Spark Read vs Reedy
Reedy is a solid Android and Chrome reader. Spark Read adds iPhone, the web, and sync.
Feature comparison
| Spark Read | Reedy | |
|---|---|---|
| iOS app | Yes | No |
| Android app | Yes | Yes |
| Web | Yes — full web app | Chrome extension (no web app) |
| Library + reading-position sync | Yes — optional sign-in | Not listed |
| Sign-in | Apple or email magic link (optional) | None listed |
| Supported formats | PDF, EPUB, DOCX, TXT, MD, URLs | EPUB (DRM-free), FB2, TXT, HTML, ZIP |
| Web article import (URL) | Yes — cleaned with Readability | Yes — extracts the main content |
| PDF import | Yes | No |
| Word docs (DOCX) | Yes | No |
| Share-sheet intake | Yes (Android) | Yes |
| AI document condensing | Yes — Claude, GPT, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek (Pro/Lifetime) | Not listed |
| Reading analytics | Streaks and stats; CSV export (Pro/Lifetime) | Progress bar and time left |
| Themes | Light, dark, and system | Light + dark |
| Bionic-style focus mode | Yes | No (its “focus mode” moves the focal point) |
| Pricing model | Free + optional Pro/Lifetime upgrades | Free with ads + optional in-app purchases |
Pricing comparison
Free
Paid
Lifetime
Full reader, all formats, 5 cloud documents
$3.99/mo or $29.99/yr — 50 cloud docs, AI condensing, CSV export
$44.99 one-time — unlimited cloud, all future features
Free, with ads
In-app purchases from $3.91 to $39.87 (US Google Play)
Not listed
Reedy details checked on against reedy-reader.com; Reedy on Google Play; Reedy on the Chrome Web Store. Prices are in US dollars and change often; check before you buy. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
Where Spark Read pulls ahead
iPhone, Android and the web, in sync
Spark Read runs on iPhone, Android and any browser with one library, and keeps your reading position in step when you sign in. Reedy is Android plus a Chrome extension, with no sync listed.
PDFs and Word docs too
Reedy is strong on ebooks. Spark Read also opens the PDFs and Word documents most of us actually have, alongside EPUB, Markdown, text and article URLs.
Sign in your way, or not at all
Sign in with Apple or an email link if you want sync. Otherwise everything works locally, with no account and no ads.
AI condensing for long reads
Pro and Lifetime users can condense long documents with Claude, GPT, Gemini, Grok or DeepSeek before reading — useful for technical PDFs and 10,000-word articles. Reedy doesn’t list a summarising feature.
When Reedy is the right pick
If you read DRM-free ebooks on Android, don’t need iPhone or web access, and don’t mind ads, Reedy is a strong, mature choice, and its Chrome extension speed-reads web pages in place. Spark Read is the better pick if you switch devices or read PDFs and Word docs.
Frequently asked
Can I import EPUB files into Spark Read like I can in Reedy?
Yes. EPUB is a first-class import format. Spark Read parses the EPUB on your device and turns the text into a smooth RSVP stream.
Does Spark Read have an iOS app?
Yes. Spark Read runs on iPhone, Android and the web. Reedy has no iOS app, so Spark Read is the option if you use an iPhone or switch between platforms.
Is Spark Read free?
Yes — the core reader, all import formats, ORP highlighting, analytics, and 5 cloud documents are free with no account required. Pro ($3.99/mo or $29.99/yr) and Lifetime ($44.99) add more cloud storage, AI condensing, CSV analytics export, and priority support. Reedy is also free, with ads and optional in-app purchases on Google Play.
Can I use Spark Read in a browser?
Yes. The web app at spark-read.app is the full reader, with your library. Reedy’s browser option is a Chrome extension for reading web pages.
Read everything. Faster.
Free, cross-platform, no account required. Try Spark Read in the browser or install the mobile app.