# SwiftRead vs Zippy Speed Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Zippy Speed Reader at 5.0 against SwiftRead's 4.3. Zippy Speed Reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). SwiftRead's advantage is ratings volume (41 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SwiftRead sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Zippy Speed Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Zippy Speed Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SwiftRead has 41 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | SwiftRead | Zippy Speed Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftread-speed-reading/id6470811151/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zippy-speed-reader/id6757959056/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 72 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SwiftRead](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714250314) | [LEE WHITFIELD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869940165) |

## What reviewers say

### SwiftRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftread-speed-reading/id6470811151)

Enhance your reading speed and comprehension with focus modes and natural text-to-speech narration. Import content from various sources and customize your reading experience across devices.

**Highlights:** Import PDFs, EPUBs, web articles, Visual focus modes (RSVP, pacing), Human-like TTS narration (90+ languages), Sync across devices, Customizable fonts, themes, speed, Works with Kindle Cloud Reader & Libby

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual | $119.99 | per year |


### Zippy Speed Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zippy-speed-reader/id6757959056)

This app helps improve reading speed and focus by displaying text one word at a time at a customizable pace. It offers a distraction-free interface and tracks progress with motivational rewards. Content can be imported via pasting text or web links.

**Highlights:** One-word-at-a-time reading mode, Adjustable reading speed, Import text from paste or web links, Badges and achievements, Clean, minimal interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SwiftRead free?

SwiftRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Zippy Speed Reader free?

Zippy Speed Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SwiftRead or Zippy Speed Reader?

Zippy Speed Reader is rated higher. SwiftRead averages 4.3 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Zippy Speed Reader averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SwiftRead or Zippy Speed Reader have ads?

Neither SwiftRead nor Zippy Speed Reader shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*