Comparison

SwiftRead vs ADHD Reader

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

Head to head
About

SwiftRead

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
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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

About

ADHD Reader

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ADHD Reader is a native macOS speed reading app built for minds that won't slow down. Using RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology, it displays one word at a time at the center of your screen — eliminating eye movement, reducing distraction, and keeping your focus exactly where it needs to be. HOW IT WORKS Words flash one at a time at your chosen speed. A bionic highlight on each word's key letters gives your brain an anchor point, making it effortless to stay locked in — even at high speeds. FEATURES • Adjustable reading speed from 150 to 1,000+ WPM • Bionic reading highlights on every word • Smart pause — longer words automatically get extra display time • Screen sleep prevention while reading • Share any webpage from Safari directly to ADHD Reader • Resume where you left off with automatic progress tracking • Full keyboard controls — space to pause, arrows to skip SUPPORTED FORMATS PDF, EPUB, DOCX, Pages, RTF, Markdown, and plain text. Import from a file, paste text directly, or share any URL from Safari or Chrome. PRIVACY ADHD Reader collects zero data. No analytics, no account required, no network requests except when you explicitly import a URL. Your reading is completely private. ONE PRICE. YOURS FOREVER. No subscription. No in-app purchases. Buy it once and own it.

Screenshots

SwiftRead4 screens
ADHD Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SwiftRead at Free against ADHD Reader's $28.99. SwiftRead also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). ADHD Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads 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

SwiftRead is free to download; ADHD Reader costs $28.99 up front. SwiftRead sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. ADHD Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwiftRead ships an update every 9 days, ADHD Reader weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SwiftRead versus ADHD Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwiftReadADHD Reader
PriceFree — better$28.99
Rating4.1 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwiftReadRyan Katsanes

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SwiftRead

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Quarterly$44.993 Months
  • Annual$119.991 Year
None

ADHD Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SwiftRead free?
SwiftRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ADHD Reader free?
ADHD Reader costs $28.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SwiftRead or ADHD Reader have ads?
Neither SwiftRead nor ADHD Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwiftRead or ADHD Reader?
SwiftRead ships an update every 9 days, and ADHD Reader weekly. Most recently, SwiftRead was updated on October 15, 2026 and ADHD Reader on September 18, 2026.

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