Comparison

ReadOwl (Spritz) vs Speed Reader

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

Head to head
About

ReadOwl (Spritz)

This application offers an offline speed reading experience using advanced technology. Customize your reading environment and easily manage your books with features like bookmarking and note-taking.

Highlights
  • Offline Spritz speed reading
  • EPUB format compatibility
  • Customizable reading experience
  • Bookmarking
  • Note-taking
  • Text highlighting
Features
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ReadOwl: The Future of Speed Reading Welcome to ReadOwl, the revolutionary eBook reader that's redefining the way you read. Built on a modern architecture, ReadOwl is lightning-fast, sleek, and designed for today's reader. With ReadOwl, Spritz speed reading technology is available offline, anytime, anywhere! Key Features: * Spritz Speed Reading: Read faster and more efficiently with the groundbreaking Spritz technology, now available offline! * EPUB Compatibility: Fully compatible with EPUB formats, including epub2 and epub3. * Customizable Reading Experience: Adjust color settings, line height, font selection, text size, and text alignment to suit your reading preferences. * Bookmarking: Easily bookmark pages and get back quickly * Notes: Select words or important sections and make notes. Access them quickly from your library. * Highlighting: Highlight text for easy reference and review. - No subscriptions, it's a one time purchase! - No account needed! - No user data collected! Perfect for avid readers, students, and professionals who want to maximize their reading efficiency!

About

Speed Reader

This app uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) to display words one at a time, helping you read faster by minimizing eye movement and subvocalization. It supports various file formats and offers customizable settings for an improved reading experience.

Highlights
  • RSVP reading technique
  • Import PDFs, ePubs, web pages, and text files
  • Adjustable reading speed
  • Reading streaks and statistics
  • Chapter navigation
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Customizable display settings
Features
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Speed Reader transforms the way you read using RSVP, Rapid Serial Visual Presentation, one of the most effective reading techniques ever developed. Instead of scanning lines of text, words appear one at a time in a fixed focal point, eliminating subvocalization and unnecessary eye movement so your brain can absorb information faster than you ever thought possible. Whether you're a student drowning in reading assignments, a professional trying to stay on top of industry news, or a book lover who wants to read more titles in less time — Speed Reader is built for you. WHAT IS RSVP? Most people read at 200-250 words per minute. RSVP readers routinely reach 400, 600, even 800+ WPM with practice. The technique is simple: one word at a time, displayed at the center of your screen. Your eyes stay still. Your brain does the rest. KEY FEATURES - Import PDFs, ePubs, HTTPS web pages, HTML files, plain text - .txt files, md (markdown files) - Adjustable reading speed — start slow and build up at your own pace - Reading streaks / stats - Chapter navigation - Detailed reading stats and progress tracking - Clean, distraction-free reading interface - collapsable navigation - Customizable display settings HOW IT WORKS Import any document or paste any text, set your words-per-minute speed, and press play. Speed Reader does the rest. Start your free 7-day trial with full access to every feature, then unlock the full app for a single one-time payment — no subscription, no recurring fees, ever. PERFECT FOR - Students tackling textbooks and research papers - Professionals keeping up with reports, articles, and emails - Book lovers who want to read their entire reading list - Anyone curious about speed reading who doesn't know where to start Download Speed Reader today and discover what reading at full speed feels like.

Screenshots

ReadOwl (Spritz)4 screens
Speed Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speed Reader at 100% against ReadOwl (Spritz)'s 20%. Speed Reader also leads on price (Free vs $24.99) and rating (4.0 vs 3.1). ReadOwl (Spritz)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On 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

Speed Reader is free to download; ReadOwl (Spritz) costs $24.99 up front. Speed Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ReadOwl (Spritz) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speed Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReadOwl (Spritz) has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of ReadOwl (Spritz)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Speed Reader's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ReadOwl (Spritz) versus Speed Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadOwl (Spritz)Speed Reader
Price$24.99Free — better
Rating3.1 (8 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpritz Holding LLCMatt Humphreys

Customer experience

ReadOwl (Spritz)

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral37.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative40.0%

Speed Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ReadOwl (Spritz)

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Speed Reader

One-time1
  • Speed Reader Pro$4.99

Questions

Is ReadOwl (Spritz) free?
ReadOwl (Spritz) costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speed Reader free?
Speed Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ReadOwl (Spritz) or Speed Reader?
Speed Reader is rated higher. ReadOwl (Spritz) averages 3.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Speed Reader averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ReadOwl (Spritz) or Speed Reader have ads?
Neither ReadOwl (Spritz) nor Speed Reader shows ads.

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