# ReadOwl (Spritz) vs Speed Reader

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadOwl (Spritz) | Speed Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $24.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readowl-spritz/id6473507149/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reader-rsvp-reading/id6759429930/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 178 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spritz Holding LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486315784) | [Matt Humphreys](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866299611) |

## What reviewers say

### ReadOwl (Spritz)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readowl-spritz/id6473507149)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Speed Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reader-rsvp-reading/id6759429930)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speed Reader Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


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