# Literary — Reading at the speed of light!

> App for increasing reading speed using RSVP with EPUB files. (iPhone/iPad app by Jonathan Banks.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/literary/id1464279981 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jonathan Banks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289845442)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.69/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.2 · 102 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-10-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/literary/id1464279981/reviews.md

## What is Literary?

Literary helps to significantly increase reading speed using Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) playback techniques. Leveraging these methods will result in reading more books, faster, and with reduced effort while maintaining subject comprehension. 

Literary only works with the EPUB format; convert other filetypes into EPUB before synching with the Literary app

Features of Literary include:

* Fully adjustable reading speeds from 50-950 words per minute. 
* Intuitive controls to quickly access chapters as well as discrete sections within chapters; rewind/fast forward by sentence, paragraph, and chapter. 
* Automatic speed-interval training to build endurance and help make rapid speed improvements.
* Preview function enables one-click access to multiple paragraphs surrounding the current RSVP word. Halt the speed reader and easily re-read previous and upcoming content to improve cognition and comprehension.  
* Track reading progress and speed improvements across time for individual books as well as your entire library using beautiful charts and graphs.
* Personalize the entire RSVP reading experience including custom colors, fonts, and themes.
* Simple synching of books directly from within the app using Dropbox, Google Drive, or via iTunes.
* Take control of large library collections with simple searching, multiple-filters, and sectioning by last read, alphabetical, last synced, author name, etc.

## Key features

- Adjustable reading speeds (50-950 WPM)
- RSVP playback technique
- Progress tracking and charts
- Customizable colors, fonts, and themes
- Dropbox, Google Drive, and iTunes syncing
- Library management with search and filters

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/literary/id1464279981/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Great App If Book Upload Were Functional

*2025-05-15*

I was really excited about the possibilities Literary presented. It works really well with the 23 classic books that come preloaded with the app. Unfortunately, something is broken with both Google Drive and Dropbox access and there is no option to access books using the Files app. Without access to additional upload options for other documents, an app with incredible potential is really limited.

### 1/5 — Won’t load

*2023-04-18*

The three dots just sit and spin around.  I gave up after 10 min.

### 2/5 — Unable to import

*2022-12-31*

The interface is great and it works wonderful with book already there, but I am unable to import books from Dropbox or google drive. Please fix. Will give 5 stars if this was fixed. Thank you

### 1/5 — Can’t upload books at all

*2022-12-14*

This app seems like it’d be really good, and while there are a handful of common books, k can’t upload my own at all, Dropbox gets an error message about the user limit being reached, and google drive gets a security warning. Please fix this if you can, I really do want to enjoy this app.

### 5/5 — So well done!!

*2020-02-01*

Please allow links and paste!!!!!!
One of the best rsvp apps out there!

### 3/5 — Doesn’t import

*2019-12-10*

Wanted to give it a try but it won’t log into drop box, and google drive gives a security warning.

Publisher of the app need to get the Dropbox api and get the app digitally signed by google drive....

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2019-12-02*

I’m an avid reader, and I’ve been searching for a substitute speed reading app that uses RSVP to replace my existing app that was dropped from the App Store 4 years ago. The Google Drive integration allows me to easily and quickly download new books. 

I particularly like the user interface with the rings, the colors, the way the entire sentence is shown below the rewind/fast forward. 

The only suggestion I have is to make an option to center the word in reading mode.

## Frequently asked questions about Literary

### What file formats does Literary support?

Literary primarily supports the EPUB format. Users need to convert other file types to EPUB before syncing them with the app.

### How fast can I read with Literary?

Literary allows for fully adjustable reading speeds ranging from 50 to 950 words per minute, enabling users to find their optimal pace.

### Can I track my reading progress with Literary?

Yes, Literary provides beautiful charts and graphs to track your reading progress and speed improvements over time for individual books and your entire library.

### How do I add books to Literary?

You can easily sync books directly from within the app using cloud services like Dropbox and Google Drive, or via iTunes.

### Does Literary have ads?

No, Literary is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted reading experience.

### What devices is Literary available on?

Literary is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Literary updated?

The app was last updated on October 25, 2019, with version 1.4. Further update frequency is not specified.

### What is the user sentiment for Literary?

Literary has an average rating of 3.7 stars from 13 ratings, suggesting a mixed but generally positive user reception.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.4 — 2019-10-25

No release notes.

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