Comparison

Text reader dyslexia, Scandys vs Speed Read

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Text reader dyslexia, Scandys

This app helps individuals with dyslexia, AMD, or vision problems read text from documents and books. It allows users to scan text, customize fonts, spacing, and colors for easier reading, and save content for later access.

Highlights
  • Scan text from photos
  • Automatic text recognition
  • Customizable fonts (OpenDyslexic, etc.)
  • Adjustable text size and spacing
  • Color contrast and palette options
  • Save text for later reading
Features
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Scan any text and read it your way. Photograph a document, a book page or a handout: Scandys recognizes the text and reformats it instantly to your reading preferences — spacing, font, size and colors. Save your texts to read them again later. WHY SPACING MATTERS In a controlled study published in PNAS (Zorzi et al., 2012), increasing the space between letters immediately improved reading accuracy in children with dyslexia — with no training. Scandys lets you adjust the spacing between letters, words and lines precisely, so you can find the level that feels comfortable for you. YOUR READING PREFERENCES - Adjustable spacing between letters, words and lines - Text magnification for easier viewing - A wide choice of fonts, including OpenDyslexic (a typeface created for dyslexia that some readers find more comfortable), Helvetica, Andika Basic, Arial, Gill Sans, Optima, Trebuchet MS, Verdana and more - Customizable text and background colors for your visual comfort HOW IT WORKS 1. Take a photo with your iPhone or iPad camera 2. Scandys detects and recognizes the text automatically 3. The text is displayed with your settings — adjust, read, save Scandys is an accessibility tool: it adapts documents to you. It does not diagnose or treat dyslexia. PRICES Scandys requires a subscription (monthly or annual plans). You can try all settings with a limited preview. All plans unlock the app on Mac, iPhone and iPad. Terms of use and privacy policy: https://www.michaeldardol.com/scandys/privacy

About

Speed Read

Features
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Speed Reader is a utility designed to enhance reading speed and comprehension by displaying text in a rapid, customisable sequence. Users can input their own text or select from preloaded samples, such as excerpts from classic literature, to practice speed reading. The application offers a range of settings to tailor the experience, including adjustable display speed, text chunking options, and visual themes. Highlights Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP): Displays text one word, phrase, or sentence at a time to improve reading speed. Customizable Settings: Adjust text size (12-52px), speed (50-1000ms per unit), and chunking (single word, current & next, previous & next, full sentences, or sentence parts). Vowel Removal Option: Removes vowels to enhance focus on word recognition and speed. Context Display: Shows surrounding words for better comprehension during speed reading. Pause on Punctuation: Adds customisable pauses (0-1000ms) after punctuation for natural pacing. Progress Tracking: Displays a progress bar and unit counter for real-time feedback. Dark/Light Themes: Switch between themes for comfortable reading in any lighting. Sample Texts: Includes excerpts from "Pride and Prejudice" and "Alice in Wonderland" for practice. Summary Report: Provides post-reading stats, including unit count, sentence count, display speed, and estimated words per minute (WPM). Responsive Design: Optimised for mobile devices with a clean, intuitive interface.

Screenshots

Text reader dyslexia, Scandys4 screens
Speed Read4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speed Read at none against Text reader dyslexia, Scandys's 4. Text reader dyslexia, Scandys's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Text reader dyslexia, Scandys sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Speed Read asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Text reader dyslexia, Scandys versus Speed Read: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText reader dyslexia, ScandysSpeed Read
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermichael dardolPaul Thornton

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Text reader dyslexia, Scandys

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly subscription$2.997 Days
  • Monthly subscription$4.991 Month
  • Scandys Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • Dyslexia font scan unlimited7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

Speed Read

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Text reader dyslexia, Scandys free?
Text reader dyslexia, Scandys is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speed Read free?
Speed Read is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Text reader dyslexia, Scandys or Speed Read have ads?
Speed Read shows ads; Text reader dyslexia, Scandys does not.

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