# Speed Reader! — RSVP Speed Reading App > RSVP Speed Reading App (iPhone/iPad app by Arthur de Rijke.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reader/id6758203305 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Arthur de Rijke](https://appshunter.io/developer/804690887) - Category: Productivity, Utilities - Price: $2.99 (on sale, was $3.99) - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 26.2 · 12 MB - Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish - Released: 2026-01-28 - Data updated: 2026-08-03 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reader/id6758203305/reviews.md ## What is Speed Reader!? Read faster with focus Built around RSVP reading, flexible imports, privacy-friendly AI, and a clean library for saved texts. - Paste text, import files, scan with the camera, or use the share extension to import text from other apps (like news apps). - Switch between Flash, Scroll, and Vertical Scroll depending on the material. - Use summarization and translation when Apple Intelligence is available. - Save reading history, organize favorites, and reopen recent texts quickly. Transform Your Reading Experience with Science-Backed Speed Reading Speed Reader revolutionizes how you consume text using RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology, a scientifically proven method that helps you read faster while maintaining comprehension. Why Speed Reader? Whether you're a student tackling dense textbooks, a professional keeping up with industry articles, or an avid reader devouring books, Speed Reader helps you read more in less time. Our app uses cutting-edge RSVP technology with Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) highlighting to guide your eyes naturally through text, eliminating the need for eye movement and reducing reading fatigue. Key Features: Three Reading Modes • Flash Mode: Word-by-word display with ORP highlighting for maximum focus • Scroll Mode: Continuous horizontal scrolling for traditional reading flow • Vertical Scroll Mode: Line-by-line display with word highlighting Science-Backed RSVP Technology • Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) highlighting guides your eyes to the perfect focus point in each word • Fixed focus position eliminates eye movement, reducing fatigue • Automatic font sizing ensures every word fits perfectly on screen Flexible Speed Control • Adjust reading speed from 100 to 1500 words per minute (WPM) • Smart pause system: longer pauses after periods and commas for natural reading rhythm • Customizable pause multipliers for periods and long words Multiple Text Sources • Paste text directly from clipboard • Import PDF, DOCX, and DOC files • Share Extension: share content from Safari, Notes, Mail, and any other app • Automatic text filtering for clean, readable content Beautiful, Distraction-Free Interface • Three elegant themes: Dark, Light, and Sepia • Minimalist UI that hides during reading for complete focus • Visual guide lines help maintain reading position • Custom fonts: System, Serif, Monospaced, and Rounded Intuitive Controls • Tap to start/pause reading • Swipe left/right to navigate through words • Hold screen to pause and review • Progress bar shows reading time and completion Fully Customizable • Choose your preferred display mode • Adjust theme and font to match your style • Fine-tune reading preferences for optimal experience • Multi-language support: English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese Smart Features • Automatic font recalculation on orientation change • Reading progress tracking • Estimated reading time calculation • Interactive tutorial for first-time users Perfect For: • Students reading textbooks and research papers • Professionals staying current with industry news • Book lovers who want to read more books • Anyone looking to improve reading speed and efficiency How It Works: 1. Load your text: paste from clipboard, import a file, or share from another app 2. Choose your reading mode and adjust speed to your comfort level 3. Tap to start reading and watch as words appear one at a time with perfect focus 4. Swipe to navigate, tap to pause, and customize your experience Technical Excellence: Built with SwiftUI for iOS 17.0+, Speed Reader delivers a smooth, native experience. The app uses advanced text processing to handle various file formats and automatically optimizes display settings for your device and orientation. Privacy & Data: Speed Reader respects your privacy. All text processing happens locally on your device. We don't collect, store, or transmit your reading content. Your reading data stays private and secure. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4.2 — 2026-07-01 - Read text from photos, pick an image or take a photo and extract text with on-device OCR - Clearer Scan and Photo buttons for camera vs. photo library - Settings and Library always stay visible in the reader - Better toolbar layout on smaller iPhones ### 1.4.1 — 2026-03-03 Small Bugfixes ### 1.4 — 2026-02-08 New in 1.4 **Reading Library & History** - **Automatic text saving**: All texts you read are automatically saved to your personal library - **Smart title generation**: AI-powered titles for your saved texts (up to 150 characters) - **Search functionality**: Quickly find texts by searching through titles and content - **Favorites**: Mark important texts as favorites for easy access - **Recent texts**: View your 10 most recently read texts - **Reading statistics**: Track reading time, average speed (WPM), and word count for each text - **Source tracking**: See where each text came from (Paste, URL, File, Camera, Share Extension, Demo) - **Metadata**: View creation date, last read date, and reading duration for each item **Manual Save Option** - **Save History toggle**: Control whether texts are automatically saved in Settings - **Manual save button**: When auto-save is disabled, save texts manually with a dedicated button - **Visual feedback**: Toast notification confirms when texts are saved to the library New in 1.3 **Enhanced Camera Scanner** - **Multi-page scanning**: Scan multiple pages and combine them into one continuous text - **Smart overlap detection**: Automatically removes duplicate text between scans - **Text editing**: Edit scanned text before using it in the app **URL Content Loading** - **Paste URLs**: Paste a URL and the app automatically loads the text content from that webpage - Automatically detects URLs when pasting text - Perfect for reading articles and web content directly New in 1.2 **AI Summarize** - Summarize text using Apple's on-device AI (iOS 18+) - Privacy-friendly: everything happens locally on your device - Perfect for long articles and documents - Easily revert to the original text **AI Translate** - Translate text to 15 different languages - Supports: English, Dutch, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Turkish, and Swedish - Privacy-friendly translation using Apple's Foundation Models - Keep the original text and easily switch between versions **Camera Scanner** - Scan text directly with your camera - Uses VisionKit for accurate text recognition - Ideal for reading physical documents, books, and screens - Tap on detected text to add it **Hybrid Mode (Context Sentences)** - Show context sentences above the current word while reading - Helps maintain context and comprehension - Enabled by default for new users - Can be disabled in settings **Enhanced Tutorial** - New interactive tutorial for first-time users - Explanation of all features and reading modes - Language selection on first launch - Demo text automatically loads after tutorial ### 1.3 — 2026-02-05 New in 1.3 **Enhanced Camera Scanner** - **Multi-page scanning**: Scan multiple pages and combine them into one continuous text - **Smart overlap detection**: Automatically removes duplicate text between scans - **Text editing**: Edit scanned text before using it in the app **URL Content Loading** - **Paste URLs**: Paste a URL and the app automatically loads the text content from that webpage - Automatically detects URLs when pasting text - Perfect for reading articles and web content directly New in 1.2 **AI Summarize** - Summarize text using Apple's on-device AI (iOS 18+) - Privacy-friendly: everything happens locally on your device - Perfect for long articles and documents - Easily revert to the original text **AI Translate** - Translate text to 15 different languages - Supports: English, Dutch, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Turkish, and Swedish - Privacy-friendly translation using Apple's Foundation Models - Keep the original text and easily switch between versions **Camera Scanner** - Scan text directly with your camera - Uses VisionKit for accurate text recognition - Ideal for reading physical documents, books, and screens - Tap on detected text to add it **Hybrid Mode (Context Sentences)** - Show context sentences above the current word while reading - Helps maintain context and comprehension - Enabled by default for new users - Can be disabled in settings **Enhanced Tutorial** - New interactive tutorial for first-time users - Explanation of all features and reading modes - Language selection on first launch - Demo text automatically loads after tutorial ### 1.2 — 2026-02-02 New Features **AI Summarize** - Summarize text using Apple's on-device AI (iOS 18+) - Privacy-friendly: everything happens locally on your device - Perfect for long articles and documents - Easily revert to the original text **AI Translate** - Translate text to 15 different languages - Supports: English, Dutch, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Turkish, and Swedish - Privacy-friendly translation using Apple's Foundation Models - Keep the original text and easily switch between versions **Camera Scanner** - Scan text directly with your camera - Uses VisionKit for accurate text recognition - Ideal for reading physical documents, books, and screens - Tap on detected text to add it **Hybrid Mode (Context Sentences)** - Show context sentences above the current word while reading - Helps maintain context and comprehension - Enabled by default for new users - Can be disabled in settings **Enhanced Tutorial** - New interactive tutorial for first-time users - Explanation of all features and reading modes - Language selection on first launch - Demo text automatically loads after tutorial ## Apps similar to Speed Reader! | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Scroll Reader](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scroll-reader/id1444861831) | — | Free | Productivity | | [FlashRead - RSVP](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashread-rsvp/id6752110514) | 1.5 (2) | Free | Productivity | | [BisonNotes AI – Voice Notes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bisonnotes-ai-voice-notes/id6749189425) | 4.4 (13) | Free | Productivity | | [ReadFast - Speed Reading App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readfast-speed-reading-app/id6758511865) | — | Free | Productivity | | [Rapid Reader: Word by Word](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rapid-reader-word-by-word/id6757988217) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Productivity | | [Quick Read - RSVP](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-read-rsvp/id6757983117) | 5.0 (2) | $2.99 | Productivity | ## More apps by Arthur de Rijke - [Incentive+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incentive-plus/id804690884) - [Sleepcast!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleepcast/id6744658836) - [FODMAP Scanner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fodmap-scanner/id6757602986) - [GutSense+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gutsense-plus/id6759390170) - [Hopping Hank](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopping-hank/id6760616355) All apps by Arthur de Rijke: https://appshunter.io/developer/804690887 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-03.*