Well Read vs Speed Reading
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Well Read
Enhance your reading speed and comprehension with AI-powered tools. This app offers multiple reading modes, text-to-speech, note-taking, and AI-generated summaries and quizzes to improve learning.
- Multiple reading modes (RSVP, Scan, Normal)
- AI-powered recaps, summaries, and quizzes
- Adjustable speed slider
- Context-aware and smart reading adjustments
- Dyslexia-friendly fonts
- Text-to-speech functionality
- In-app web browser with reader mode
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Well Read isn’t just another reader—it’s a reading assistant, learning coach, and brain trainer all in one. All reading modes are available in the free tier, with unlimited usage and uploads. Well Read offers three powerful reading modes to match your preference and material: RSVP Mode – Rapidly flashes words with an adjustable speed slider, allowing you to easily double your reading speed. Reading a 10-hour book in just 5 hours is now feasible. • History View: If you miss a word or want to re-read a sentence, simply look below the flashing word. Alternatively, tap any word to resume reading from that point. • Context-aware Reading: The app detects dialogue, action, and descriptive passages to automatically adjust speed, improving your reading experience. Easily toggle this feature on or off. • Smart Reading: Automatically slows down for difficult words and speeds up for common, easy-to-read words. Easily toggle this feature on or off. • Dyslexia-friendly Fonts: Completely customize your reading experience. • Scientifically proven to improve reading for individuals with ADD/ADHD. Scan Mode – Guides your eyes through text by highlighting words, removing distractions for a clutter-free reading experience. • Tap any word to begin reading from that position. • Easily adjust speed with the speed slider. • Choose character length to tailor your reading experience. • Context-aware Reading: The app detects dialogue, action, and descriptive passages to automatically adjust speed, enhancing your experience. Easily toggle this feature on or off. • Mimics the natural reading patterns of skilled readers. Normal Mode – Read naturally with advanced features designed to enhance your reading sessions. • Hi-note Feature: Attach notes directly to highlights. Tap the highlight to view the associated note. • Text-to-speech: Give your eyes a break and listen to your content instead. • Vision Enhancement: Emphasize the most important part of each word in bold to improve readability. • Fully customize fonts, spacing, and colors, and easily switch to other reading modes. AI Tools – Utilize next-generation AI features to enhance your reading and learning. • Recaps: Quickly generate specific recaps of your reading. For example, if you’re reading fiction and want a refresher on characters introduced so far, simply tap Recap, then select Fiction and Character Focus. • Summaries: Create content-specific summaries for quick overviews. For example, after uploading a news article, tap Summarize, select News & Articles and Key Events. Then speed-read the summary or have it read aloud. • Quizzes: Create advanced quizzes based on your content. For example, after uploading 30 textbook images to test your knowledge, tap Create Quiz and select either general or high-level questions. Generate and answer multiple-choice questions, save quizzes to retry later, and track your progress. In-app Web Browser – Browse the web within the app using the built-in RSVP reader. • Tap RSVP in the toolbar, then select any paragraph to begin reading. • Tap Save to bookmark the webpage to your homepage for quick access later. Brain Training – Seven brain-training games designed to improve overall cognitive health: • Tracker: Improve visual attention by tracking multiple moving objects. • WordMem: Enhance visual recall and spelling skills. • Schulte Tables: Develop peripheral vision and visual perception. • Pattern Recall: Strengthen visual memory. • Memory Matrix: Boost spatial memory. • Dual Trace: Sharpen multitasking abilities. • Math Fall: Increase mental agility. Complete Customization – A beautiful interface designed to suit your preferences. • Set personalized backgrounds or choose from a variety of beautiful app themes. • Adjust fonts, size, word spacing, line spacing, and more. Detailed statistics and reading insights help track your progress.
Speed Reading
Enhance reading speed, focus, and comprehension with advanced RSVP technology and PDF import. Features ADHD-friendly tools like ambient soundscapes and visual guides for distraction-free learning. Includes text-to-speech and progress tracking.
- Advanced RSVP speed reading
- PDF and document import
- Focus mode with ambient soundscapes
- AI-powered bionic reading
- Text-to-speech functionality
- ADHD-friendly features
- Reading progress tracking
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Struggling to finish what you read? Losing focus after a few pages? Discover the ultimate reading app designed for speed, focus, and comprehension. ReadFast combines cutting-edge speed reading technology with powerful PDF reading capabilities, making it the perfect companion for anyone who wants to read faster, retain more, and stay focused designed with ADHD-friendly features in mind. SPEED READING REVOLUTION Read 3x faster with our advanced RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology. ReadFast's intelligent reading modes help you process information at unprecedented speeds. Perfect for students, professionals, and avid readers. FOCUS MODE FOR DISTRACTION-FREE READING Immerse yourself in full-screen focus mode with ambient soundscapes scientifically designed to enhance concentration. Our focus features help you maintain attention longer, making it ideal for readers with ADHD who need a distraction-free environment. POWERFUL PDF READER Import unlimited PDFs and documents—read them later, anytime, anywhere. Our PDF reader supports seamless text extraction, smart chunking, and adaptive formatting. Perfect for pocket reading—save your articles, books, and documents, then read them when you're ready. Our intelligent pagination makes reading effortless. AI-POWERED READING ENHANCEMENTS Experience the future of reading with AI readers technology. Our bionic reading feature uses intelligent text processing to highlight key terms and guide your eyes naturally through text. Combined with optimal recognition point (ORP) markers, you'll read faster while maintaining comprehension. READ IT OUT LOUD Have your documents read aloud with premium text-to-speech capabilities. Perfect for multitasking, accessibility, or when you prefer listening over reading. Whether you're commuting, exercising, or relaxing, let ReadFast read it out loud while you focus on other tasks. COMPREHENSIVE READING APPS SOLUTION ReadFast isn't just another reading app—it's a complete reading ecosystem. Our library lets you organize unlimited books and documents, track reading progress, and maintain reading streaks. Sync seamlessly across all devices. ADHD-FRIENDLY FEATURES Designed with attention and focus challenges in mind, ReadFast includes distraction-free full-screen reading mode, ambient focus music library, customizable font sizes and spacing, blue light filtering, visual reading guides (ORP markers), and reading analytics to track improvement. PREMIUM FEATURES • Unlimited PDF and document imports—read it later, anytime • Advanced speed reading modes (RSVP, Bionic Reading, Guided Reading) • 10+ premium themes for personalized comfort • Reading analytics dashboard with WPM tracking • Reading session tracking with detailed statistics • Professional text-to-speech with multiple voices FOCUS MUSIC LIBRARY Choose from calming piano, meditative flow, nature sounds, and focus ambient tracks. Each track is scientifically designed to enhance concentration and reduce distractions—perfect for extended reading sessions. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See your words per minute (WPM) increase over time, track daily reading streaks, and celebrate your wins. Our reading stats help you understand your reading patterns and optimize your speed reading journey. PRIVACY & SECURITY Your documents stay on your device. We respect your privacy—no data collection, no tracking, no ads. Your reading library is yours alone. START YOUR READING JOURNEY TODAY Join thousands of readers who have transformed their reading experience with ReadFast. Whether you're looking to speed through books, stay focused longer, or just have a better PDF reading experience, ReadFast delivers. Download now and experience the future of reading apps. Terms of Service - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy - https://pollen-winter-ac2.notion.site/ReadFast-Privacy-Policy-2a1e0a1485fb80c7a1c3d5973afb5d10
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Well Read at daily against Speed Reading's every 9 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Well Read sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month and Speed Reading sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Well Read ships an update daily, Speed Reading every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Well Read | Speed Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ASIM ABBAS SHAH | BITART |
Customer experience
Well Read
Speed Reading
In-app purchases
Well Read
- Well Read Premium$5.991 Month
Speed Reading
- 6 Month Premium3 Days trial$4.996 Months
- 3 Month Premium$9.993 Months
- Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
- ReadFast Lifetime$44.99









