Comparison

Read Fast vs UX Speed Reader

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

Head to head
About

Read Fast

Features
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ReadFast helps you improve your reading speed and comprehension through scientifically proven techniques. FEATURES: โ€ข Speed reading exercises to boost your reading pace โ€ข Curated book collection across different reading levels โ€ข Text scanning feature to practice with your own content โ€ข Track your progress and see your improvement PREMIUM FEATURES: โ€ข Access to our full book library โ€ข Advanced reading exercises โ€ข Personalized training recommendations Start your journey to faster reading today! Terms of Use: https://uguraltintas.com/readfast/terms Privacy Policy: https://uguraltintas.com/readfast/privacy

About

UX Speed Reader

Features
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Read faster. Stay Focused. Retain more. Transform the way you read. Designed for speed and comprehension, UX Speed Reader uses scientifically proven 'RSVP' (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) to help you read any document at speeds you never thought possible. Import ebooks, PDFs, and documents directly from your files or iCloud Drive. We support all major formats including EPUB, PDF, DOCX, TXT, RTF, HTML, Markdown, and more. You can even paste text directly into the app. Core Features (Free forever) - RSVP: One word at a time, precisely positioned for optimal recognition. Your eyes stay still while the words come to you. - Universal format support: Read EPUBs, PDFs, Word documents, plain text, and 10+ other formats. - Paste any text: Copy from anywhere, paste, and start speed reading instantly. - Automatic chapters: Jump between chapters in supported ebooks with full progress tracking. - Reading progress: Pick up exactly where you left off. The app highlights the optimal recognition point (ORP) in each word, the natural focus point your brain seeks, reducing eye movement and increasing reading speed without losing comprehension. Pro Features - Push your reading to the next level. Support this app's development and unlock advanced capabilities: - Speeds up to 1000 WPM (words-per-minute): Break through the free tier limit and read at professional speed-reading levels. - Immersive mode: Hide all controls in reading mode for a distraction-free, focused reading experience. - Intelligent pacing: Automatic pauses at punctuation for natural rhythm and better comprehension. - Custom anchor colors: Personalise the ORP highlight with 7 color options. - Reading insights: Track your progress with detailed analytics including time saved, reading streaks, and speed percentages. Read faster. Download UX Speed Reader now. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gist.github.com/Connagh/881bb395561c33d6250fe1b957096638

Screenshots

Read Fast4 screens
UX Speed Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Read Fast at 16.0 against UX Speed Reader's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Read Fast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and UX Speed Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Read Fast versus UX Speed Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRead FastUX Speed Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better26.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size23 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUgur AltintasCONNAGH CHRISTOPHER E MCDONALD

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Read Fast

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Annual$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • One Time Purchase$9.99
3 purchases

UX Speed Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Pro (Yearly)14 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro (Lifetime)$29.99

Questions

Is Read Fast free?
Read Fast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UX Speed Reader free?
UX Speed Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Read Fast or UX Speed Reader have ads?
Neither Read Fast nor UX Speed Reader shows ads.

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