Comparison

Speed Reader vs BlinkFeed

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

Head to head
About

Speed Reader

Enhance your reading comprehension and speed with a tool that displays one word at a time. Gradually increase your reading pace from 300 to over 750 words per minute through consistent practice. Customize your experience with various themes and visual aids.

Highlights
  • One-word-at-a-time display
  • Adjustable words per minute
  • Spritz speed reading technique
  • Visual line support
  • Custom text input
  • Text sharing from other apps
  • Dark and light themes
Features
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Read faster without turning reading into a game. Speed Reader is a speed reading app that shows text one word at a time using RSVP and Spritz-style speed reading. Your eyes stay still. You start around 300 words per minute and can work up to 750 WPM or more when the pace feels right. How it works: Paste text, share an article from another app, grab what’s on your clipboard, or paste a website link and the app will try to extract the article for you. Hit play. Words appear in a fixed spot so you spend less time scanning a page and more time actually reading. Use it for: • Articles and news you would otherwise skim on your phone • Study texts and long assignments • Emails, notes, and anything you can share or paste • Full web pages, when you only have the link • Your own writing, when you want to hear the rhythm at speed Special words: Speed reading should match how you read, not the other way around. Add any word or character as a special word — a period, a name, a heading — and decide what happens when it appears: • Extra delay, so the end of a sentence actually lands • Split the text there • Stop the reading Add as many special words as you want and tune each one. That is how you keep 750 WPM from turning into a blur. Features: • Adjustable words per minute • Spritz speed reading with an optional focus point • Speed reading lines for visual support • 1 to 10 words on screen at once • Pause whenever you need to stop • Write or paste your own text • Share text from other apps and start reading immediately • Read from the clipboard • Paste a link and extract the page to speed read • Special words with delay, split, or stop • Light and dark themes This is not a course and not a book library. It is a fast reader for text you already have — in the app, from share, from the clipboard, or from a URL. The more you use Speed Reader, the easier higher WPM feels. Try it when you want a speed reading app that reads your pages, not just a demo paragraph. https://vanniktech.de/SpeedReading/privacy_policy.html https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BlinkFeed

Features
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BlinkFeed is a clean, focused speed reading app that helps you read faster using RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology. Words appear one at a time at your chosen speed, letting you absorb content without the distraction of scanning lines. Read at Your Own Pace Adjust your reading speed anywhere from 100 to 1200 words per minute. Whether you're just getting started or pushing your limits, BlinkFeed adapts to you. Multiple Ways to Read Paste any URL and BlinkFeed will automatically extract the article content for you. You can also paste your own text directly, or choose from our collection of quick reads on topics like technology, wellness, science, and more. Focused Design The Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) highlights the center letter of each word with visual guides, helping your eyes stay fixed in one spot for maximum reading efficiency. Simple Controls Play, pause, skip forward or back, and adjust speed with intuitive controls. A progress bar shows exactly where you are in your reading. No Distractions No ads, no gamification, no clutter. Just you and the words. Download BlinkFeed and transform the way you read.

Screenshots

Speed Reader4 screens
BlinkFeed3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BlinkFeed at none against Speed Reader's 7. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Speed Reader sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. BlinkFeed asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Speed Reader versus BlinkFeed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeed ReaderBlinkFeed
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB38 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNiklas BaudyMilos Djordjevic

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Speed Reader

One-time7
  • Unlimited Spritz option$1.99
  • Unlimited colors$1.99
  • Unlimited Speed Read files$1.99
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  • Unlimited history$1.99
  • Unlimited Speed Read links$1.99
  • Remove ads$2.99
  • Premium - Unlock everything$11.99
None

BlinkFeed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speed Reader free?
Speed Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlinkFeed free?
BlinkFeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Speed Reader or BlinkFeed have ads?
Neither Speed Reader nor BlinkFeed shows ads.

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