Comparison

Glance vs Ripple Speed Reading

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

Head to head
About

Glance

This app offers a minimalist reading experience using RSVP technology to display text word by word. It helps users focus by eliminating distractions and entering a state of flow. Import your own books and customize the reading experience with various fonts and color schemes.

Highlights
  • RSVP speed reading technology
  • Import EPUB, MOBI, and save Texts/URLs
  • Two reading modes (overview and speed)
  • Customizable fonts and color schemes
  • Ad-free and tracking-free experience
Features
Currently charting
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Read your books one word at a time — calm, focused, and as fast as you like. Glance shows text word by word at a single point, so your eyes stay still and your attention stays on the story. Import your own EPUB and MOBI books or save articles from the web, then read at the speed that feels right — from a gentle 100 to 1,000 words per minute. Your library, your way • Import DRM-free EPUB and MOBI books, or save any web article or pasted text to read offline • Two ways to read: scroll the full text, or switch to word-by-word speed reading — turn your phone sideways for a distraction-free view • Glance remembers where you stopped and carries you straight into the next chapter Made for reading, not for scrolling • Tap to pause, double-tap to go back a sentence, swipe to change speed • Many fonts and colour schemes, including high-contrast and colour-blind-friendly options • Reading stats and goals to build a daily habit • Translate any sentence with one long press • Works on iPhone and iPad, in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Ukrainian Respectful by design Pay once, keep it forever. No ads. No tracking. No subscriptions. No account. Your books never leave your device. Just you, the words, and the moment. Note: books bought from Kindle or Apple Books are copy-protected (DRM) and can't be opened by any third-party reader.

About

Ripple Speed Reading

This app helps you read faster by displaying words one at a time in a fixed position, keeping your eyes still and mind focused. Import web articles and DRM-free EPUB books to improve comprehension with a distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • Single-word, fixed-point reading
  • Adjustable speed (50-1000 WPM)
  • Import web articles and EPUBs
  • Automatic chapter detection
  • Minimal, calming interface
  • Light, dark, and neutral themes
Features
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Read at the speed of thought. Ripple transforms the way you read. Instead of scanning lines of text, each word appears one at a time in a fixed position—keeping your eyes still and your mind focused. Designed for clarity, control, and deep reading. HOW IT WORKS • Single-word, fixed-point reading • Adjustable speed from 50–1000 WPM • Real-time control with smooth playback • Dynamic word scaling for perfect alignment Your eyes stay steady. Your comprehension improves. IMPORT WHAT YOU READ • Web articles from any link • EPUB books (DRM Free) • Automatic chapter detection for structured books Read long-form content without distraction. BUILT FOR FOCUS • Minimal, calming interface • Light, dark, and neutral themes • Resume where you left off • Table of contents for books No clutter. No feeds. No noise. Just reading.

Screenshots

Glance4 screens
Ripple Speed Reading4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ripple Speed Reading at Free against Glance's $3.99. Ripple Speed Reading also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Glance's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#103 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Ripple Speed Reading is free to download; Glance costs $3.99 up front. Ripple Speed Reading sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Glance asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Glance against 5.0 for Ripple Speed Reading. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Glance versus Ripple Speed Reading: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlanceRipple Speed Reading
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (8 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings88
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#103 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPETER ZDANKINRaindrop Digital LLC

Customer experience

Glance

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ripple Speed Reading

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Glance

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Ripple Speed Reading

Subscriptions2
  • Ripple Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Ripple Pro Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ripple Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Glance free?
Glance costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ripple Speed Reading free?
Ripple Speed Reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Glance or Ripple Speed Reading?
Ripple Speed Reading is rated higher. Glance averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Ripple Speed Reading averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Glance or Ripple Speed Reading have ads?
Neither Glance nor Ripple Speed Reading shows ads.

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