XtremeLabs eReader vs Simple Speed Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XtremeLabs eReader
Read full descriptionHide full description
Just launched! A full featured cloud-based e-reader application for reading and working with digital training materials. Built by XtremeLabs, the award-winning company behind the original XtremeLabs hands-on labs and XtremeLabs Marketplace (XLM), XtremeCourseware is the platform for technology students and learning organizations to read and engage with the courseware they need to pass certification exams, in college courses, or for self-study. The app comes in a stunning new design, refreshing eBook Interface, book download capabilities and a host of features to enhance your learning. It seamlessly integrates eBooks with videos, synched audios, image banks and interactivities for an engaging eBook reading experience.
Simple Speed Reader
Enhance your reading efficiency with a clean, distraction-free interface. This app helps you read documents, news, and books faster by presenting text in manageable chunks and allowing adjustable reading speeds. It supports various import options and includes a continuous reading mode for news.
- Import and read PDF documents
- Continuous reading mode for news
- Preloaded public domain books
- Clean, minimal reading interface
- Adjustable reading pace
- Document library support
Read full descriptionHide full description
Simple Speed Reader helps you read documents, news and books faster with a distraction-free interface designed for focus. Import supported documents, open them instantly, and read one chunk at a time in a clean presentation that keeps your attention on the text. Adjust reading speed to match your pace and move through long documents with less friction. Read through the news with continuous reading mode, where you'll be automatically guided through all articles you haven't read so you can get caught up quickly. Features: - Import and read PDF documents - Read through up-to-date news articles - Continuous reading mode for news articles - Public domain books all preloaded - Clean, minimal reading interface - Speed-reading presentation for better focus - Adjustable reading pace - Works on iPhone and iPad - File access with document library support - Other content coming soon! Simple Speed Reader is built for students, professionals, and anyone who wants a more efficient way to read.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Speed Reader at every 2 days against XtremeLabs eReader's weekly. XtremeLabs eReader's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
XtremeLabs eReader ships an update weekly, Simple Speed Reader every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XtremeLabs eReader | Simple Speed Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | XtremeLabs LLC | Living Wire LLC |
In-app purchases
XtremeLabs eReader
No in-app purchases
Simple Speed Reader
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is XtremeLabs eReader free?
Is Simple Speed Reader free?
Do XtremeLabs eReader or Simple Speed Reader have ads?
Which is updated more often, XtremeLabs eReader or Simple Speed Reader?
Other comparisons















