SwiftRead vs Vrbtm

Read any text up to 3X faster with research-backed visual and audio speed reading techniques, like RSVP and text-to-speech. Loved by students, professionals, and language-learners everywhere. Import text from PDFs, EPUBs, web articles, even external ebook readers like Kindle Cloud and Libby. Then read with visual focus modes or listen with human-like text-to-speech that improve reading speed, focus and comprehension. KEY FEATURES • Import documents in seconds — PDF, EPUB, web links, and pasted text • Works with web-based ebook readers — including Kindle Cloud Reader and Libby • Improve reading focus with research-backed visual reading modes — paced highlighting, different guided word displays, and RSVP with a patent pending eye anchor • Improve reading comprehension with natural text-to-speech — follow along with human-like text-to-speech and synced word highlighting in 90+ languages • Customize your reading experience — fonts, colors, spacing, and target reading speed • Sync across devices — pick up where you left off on phone, tablet, or computer PERFECT FOR • Finishing a long article PDF before a meeting • Getting through research papers for class • Improving reading fluency in a new language • Finally completing that ebook you started YOUR CONTENT, YOUR CONTROL • Your documents stay private. See swiftread.com/privacy for details. • Internet required for use. • Need help? Contact me (Troy, the developer) anytime at swiftread.com/help. PRICING SwiftRead is free to use within limits. Upgrade to Pro to remove limits and unlock advanced features. Payment charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Cancel anytime in Settings. Terms of Use: https://swiftread.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://swiftread.com/privacy-policy

Vrbtm helps you get through dense documents without losing your place. Turn long PDFs, notes, drafts, articles, and pasted text into guided audio sessions with real-time sentence highlighting. Listen while you read, move through documents section by section, and return to the notes and highlights that mattered. Vrbtm is built for the documents you actually need to finish: research, reports, product briefs, study material, strategy docs, technical notes, and long articles. HOW IT WORKS 1. Import a document Start with a PDF, text file, Markdown file, article, note, draft, or pasted text. 2. Read with your eyes and ears Vrbtm reads your document aloud while keeping the current sentence highlighted on screen. 3. Break long documents into sections Move through dense reading one focused section at a time instead of starting over every time. 4. Mark what matters Highlight important passages, capture notes, and flag sections that need follow-up. 5. Know what to read next Use your queue, library, progress, and review tools to keep moving through the documents that need your attention. WHY VRBTM • Stop re-reading the same page • Listen while the text stays visually anchored • Keep track of sections, progress, notes, and highlights • Return to important passages without starting over • Build a focused library for documents you care about • Keep private reading under your control BUILT FOR PRIVATE READING Vrbtm is designed around private, local-first reading. Your documents, notes, highlights, and generated audio stay in your reading system, with optional iCloud storage controlled through your Apple account when enabled. USE VRBTM FOR • Research papers • Business reports • Product and strategy docs • Study material • Long PDFs • Draft reviews • Articles and saved text • Any document you need to finish, review, and remember Stop re-reading. Start retaining.