Comparison

ReadOwl (Spritz) vs Speed Reading

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 Reading

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Speed Reading is a transparent offline tool for reading books and training speed reading skills. Created for those who want to read faster and more effectively: - Free app - No subscriptions - No ads - No account registration - No analytics trackers - Works completely offline - All data is stored locally on your iPhone FORMAT SUPPORT AND LIBRARY Import books and articles to keep them in one place: - Support for .epub, .fb2, and .txt formats - Fast file parsing and unpacking - Smart text cleaning from unnecessary tags and "junk" - Automatic detection of metadata and covers SPEED READING MODE (RSVP) Master the Rapid Serial Visual Presentation method: - Attention focus (ORP): highlighting the optimal recognition point in the word in red. - Flexible speed setting (WPM): from a comfortable pace to professional speeds. - Smart pauses: the algorithm automatically slows down at punctuation marks and difficult words for better context understanding. - Navigation: fast rewind and forward by words. CLASSIC MODE (PAGES) For thoughtful and comfortable reading: - Full typography customization: choice of font, size, line spacing, and letter spacing. - Margin and indent settings to your taste. - Natural pagination. - Instant switch to speed reading mode with a double tap on any word. STATISTICS AND PROGRESS Track real metrics, not just feelings: - Count of words read and time (for today and all time). - Calculation of real average reading speed (WPM). - Visualization of reading progress for each book. - Estimation of remaining time to finish the book. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Your entire library, settings, and statistics are stored exclusively on your device. Speed Reading does not require account creation, does not upload your books to cloud servers, and does not transfer data to third parties.

Screenshots

ReadOwl (Spritz)4 screens
Speed Reading4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Speed Reading at Free against ReadOwl (Spritz)'s $24.99. ReadOwl (Spritz)'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.6). On ads and in-app purchases 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 Reading is free to download; ReadOwl (Spritz) costs $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ReadOwl (Spritz) versus Speed Reading: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadOwl (Spritz)Speed Reading
Price$24.99Free — better
Rating3.1 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpritz Holding LLCXeniya Bykhova

In-app purchases

None

ReadOwl (Spritz)

No in-app purchases

None

Speed Reading

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ReadOwl (Spritz) free?
ReadOwl (Spritz) costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speed Reading free?
Speed Reading is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ReadOwl (Spritz) or Speed Reading have ads?
Neither ReadOwl (Spritz) nor Speed Reading shows ads.

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