fastReader vs ReadSVP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
fastReader
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This app displays the text from your PDF and TXT files word by word on your screen.Β By adjusting the speed at which the words appear, you can control your reading pace. Increasing your reading speed helps reduce distractions, allowing you to read faster and more focused. Additionally, the app allows you to customize the color, size, font, and background of the words. no adds will appear while reading! The application currently supports three languages based on the device's system language:Β English,Β German, andΒ Turkish. The language of the app has no relation to the language of the PDF you want to read. The word-by-word conversion from the PDF is done using Google's ML kit. Please note that there might be minor inaccuracies in the text extracted from PDF files. While the human eye can easily detect and correct these errors, for a completely error-free experience, you can convert your file to a .txt format and read it using the '.txt reader' section. For more information, please visit the 'info' section on the homepage.
ReadSVP
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ReadSVP uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) to help you read faster and retain more. Words are displayed one at a time at your chosen speed, eliminating eye movement and keeping you focused. SPEED READING, YOUR WAY Set your pace from 150 to 1,200 words per minute. ORP (Optimal Recognition Point) highlighting draws your eye to the ideal letter in each word, making it effortless to read at higher speeds. Fine-tune punctuation pauses so sentences feel natural even at top speed. THOUSANDS OF FREE BOOKS Browse a built-in catalog of free classics from Project Gutenberg, Gallica, Wolne Lektury, and textos.info β spanning English, French, Polish, and Spanish literature. From Shakespeare to Sherlock Holmes, your next read is a tap away. BRING YOUR OWN BOOKS Import EPUB and plain text files from anywhere. Read articles, documents, or your favorite indie ebooks β all with the same speed reading experience. BUILT FOR COMFORT Choose from five ORP highlight colors. Switch between light and dark mode. Use the swipe pad to change speed or skip words with a flick. Bookmark passages and pick up right where you left off with iCloud sync across all your devices. 100% FREE ReadSVP is completely free with no ads, no subscription, and no paywall. If you enjoy the app, an optional tip jar is available to support development.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ReadSVP at none against fastReader's shown. fastReader's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. fastReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ReadSVP sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | fastReader | ReadSVP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 6 months |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 18.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aysen Dursun | Daniel Richelieu |
In-app purchases
fastReader
- Remove Adds$1.79
ReadSVP
- Tip (Small)$0.99
- Tip (Medium)$2.99
- Tip (Large)$5.99
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- Tip (Generous)$9.99









