# Speed Reading UpRead — Read Faster Books & Articles

> Science-based app to read faster and reduce reading effort. (iPhone/iPad app by Alain caltieri.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reading-upread/id1454094961 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alain caltieri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440005367)
- Category: Productivity, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 116 App Store ratings · 41 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 33 MB
- Languages: American English, Canadian French, German (Germany), Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, European Spanish
- Released: 2019-06-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reading-upread/id1454094961/reviews.md

## What is Speed Reading UpRead?

Read faster. Without effort nor any special training.

Sounds like a dream? It’s not, thanks to science: the approach we use has been tested by neuro-scientists and proved effective over a wide range of studies. We made it available on iOS and iPadOS with a sleek design and some nice advanced features that will make it a pleasure to use.

With UpRead you will be able to:
- Read faster, in a matter of minutes. No kidding
- Reduce reading effort so that you can read longer
- Read articles from the web, imported from Safari or other apps
- Read PDF files and other text documents
- Save your content and read it later, offline
- Customise the reading experience by setting speed, font and color.

You’ll be much more effective, process more information and save time. Your professional and personal life will both have a nice boost from using just one little app.

There’s no price for this. Since we’re sure you’ll love the app, you can try UpRead for free for a limited time. If you’re still (slowly) reading this, it’s time to press that GET button and start the download. Try the app, it’s worth more than a thousand words.

Here’s a few reviews about us:

> Magnifique application qui accélère la lecture tout en améliorant l'attention. Indispensable. — Manitoo, Switzerland, Sep 2019

> This app is the one thing I never knew I needed so desperately. […] For my fellow columnist hounds, UpRead is absolutely essential. — dfe1998, USA, Sep 2019

> I have used every flash reader I could Get my hands on. […] The back end works somehow where the others fail.  [… ] You will surprise yourself by how fast you can go over time. Now friends who see me reading something look at how fast the words go and tell me that they just see flashing gobbledygook. I thought the same thing but the learning curve is painless!  […] Thank you to the UpRead team!!! Finally! An app worthy of my bottom bar!  — eightyanthony, USA, Aug 2019

> It's not a free app but it's worth your money! Simple to use very intuitive, I am reading more than ever! Highly recommended.  — dhernz1, Honduras, Jul 2019


We’re really happy to receive feedback from our users. We seriously try to make the app better and better based on what you tell us.

Please, try the app and let us know your opinion too.
Feel free to contact us by visiting https://crazyhorseapps.com/support.

Terms of service: https://crazyhorseapps.com/apps/terms-of-service

## Key features

- Read faster without special training
- Reduce reading effort
- Read web articles and documents
- Save content for offline reading
- Customize reading speed, font, and color

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UpRead Speed Reading Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Speed reading, yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Speed reading, weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Speed reading, monthly | $3.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speed reading, lifetime | $54.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 41)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reading-upread/id1454094961/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app

*2024-10-24*

Is is one of the most basic human skill requirements

### 1/5 — Didn’t work

*2024-09-02*

Didn’t work, froze on the intro page, tried to import a pdf and it didn’t display any text, pretty much useless to me

### 1/5 — Fake free app

*2024-05-10, version 1.5.6*

Cant enter the app. On start screen it already asks me to purchase the app

### 5/5 — Easy UI and Useful Tool

*2024-01-26*

I used speed reading when I was getting my Bachelor's degree. Now that I'm getting my Master's degree, I've rediscovered just how much time speed reading can save me. This app does an excellent job of providing the tools for turning long boring articles into something that can be read in a matter of just a few minutes while also making it easy to manage your subscription and other settings. I purchased the lifetime because I know a really well-developed app when I see it. Thank you!

### 1/5 — Falta de contenido

*2023-09-27, version 1.5.4*

Me parece muy bien practicar la lectura a través de una app de este tipo, lo que no me gusta es que no tiene  contenido, si yo mismo debo buscar textos, cargarlos y aparte debo pagar para poder utilizarlo, no me parece lógico, esperaba encontrar contenido dispuesto o acorde a niveles, temas de interés o textos por tiempo y programas pedagógicos. 

 La idea y principio de funcionamiento de la app es bueno.

### 1/5 — Unable to operate it

*2023-09-06, version 1.5.4*

Unfortunately I have not been able to figure out how to use this,  Had hoped to read kindle books on my iPad on the way into work,  very very very disappointing,

### 5/5 — 1 app of mine.

*2022-12-17*

I currently have hundreds of apps on my phone and this is the best app I have ever used. I read four to five times faster then when I started.

### 1/5 — Lack of subscription options

*2022-11-09*

No weekly or monthly options as advertised. They’re straightaway asking for lifetime. I even downloaded it for a second time using the weekly option. But still it took me back to lifetime. Pity you can’t even try it. And then they say “Are you serious?”. Well how serious are the people behind this app when they’re narrowing down options?

### 4/5 — App

*2022-10-19*

Great

### 5/5 — Great app for people who are lazy

*2022-05-25, version 1.5.1*

I always put off reading articles and papers, but this app changed all of that, literally. It’s easy to sync what you wanna read with the app, and I’ve increased my daily reading by 300000% it’s insane what a simple change can do! I recommend it.

## Frequently asked questions about Speed Reading UpRead

### What does the Speed Reading UpRead app do?

This app helps you read faster and with less effort using a science-backed method. It allows you to process articles from the web, PDFs, and other text documents at an accelerated pace, improving your efficiency and saving time.

### What are the key features of Speed Reading UpRead?

Key features include the ability to read faster without training, reduced reading effort for longer reading sessions, importing and reading web articles and documents, saving content for offline access, and customizing the reading experience with adjustable speed, font, and color.

### Is Speed Reading UpRead a free app?

The app offers a free trial for a limited time. It also has in-app purchases, indicating that while some features might be available for free, full access or advanced functionalities may require payment.

### What devices is Speed Reading UpRead compatible with?

The app is available for iOS and iPadOS devices, offering a sleek design and advanced features optimized for these platforms.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for students, professionals, and anyone who wants to increase their reading speed and comprehension. It's particularly useful for those who need to process a large amount of text regularly, such as researchers, avid readers, or individuals looking to improve their learning efficiency.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.9 — 2025-02-19

- Minor copy changes

### 1.5.8 — 2024-10-03

- Minor copy changes

### 1.5.7 — 2024-09-21

- Minor fixes and improvements
- Update for iOS 18

### 1.5.6 — 2024-02-13

- Minor fixes and improvements

### 1.5.5 — 2023-12-18

- Update libraries
- Improve iAP system

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