Comparison

Speedy Reader vs UltraRead

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

Head to head
About

Speedy Reader

Boost your reading speed and comprehension with this app that uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) technology. It displays words one at a time, minimizing eye movement distractions and allowing for fully adjustable speeds. Read PDFs, typed text, or clipboard content to save time and improve focus.

Highlights
  • RSVP speed reading technology
  • Adjustable reading speed
  • Read PDFs, typed text, and clipboard content
  • Focus mode to minimize distractions
  • Save and revisit reading history
  • Improve comprehension and memory
Features
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Speedy Reader – Read Faster, Focus Better, Learn More Do you want to read faster and retain more? Speedy Reader uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology to help you boost reading speed, focus, and comprehension. Read Anything, Anywhere Open PDFs from your device or online. Paste or type your own text. Instantly read copied content from your clipboard. Save and revisit your reading history anytime. Speed Reading Made Easy Words display one at a time to remove eye-movement distractions. Fully adjustable speed to match your comfort. Improve focus, memory, and productivity. Why Speedy Reader? Train your brain to read 2x–3x faster. Save time on study, work, and daily reading. Stay distraction-free with a clean, focused mode. Access your saved history to continue where you left off. Perfect for students, professionals, book lovers, and anyone who wants to read more in less time. Download Speedy Reader today and unlock your full reading potential. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

UltraRead

Enhance your reading comprehension and speed with this app. It utilizes Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) technology to display words one at a time, allowing you to finish articles much faster. Customize your reading speed and enjoy a distraction-free experience.

Highlights
  • Speed read any article or webpage in Safari
  • Adjustable reading speed
  • Auto-detect article content
  • Red focus letter for word recognition
  • Distraction-free reading overlay
  • Play, pause, and restart controls
Features
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Read faster. Understand more. Finish articles in minutes instead of half an hour. UltraRead brings Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) technology to Safari, letting you speed read any webpage with a tap. Instead of scanning lines of text, words appear one at a time at your chosen speed—dramatically increasing how fast you read. HOW IT WORKS RSVP eliminates the back-and-forth eye movement that slows traditional reading. Each word appears in the same spot with a red focus letter that helps your brain instantly recognize it. The result? You read faster and stay focused. KEY FEATURES • Speed read any article or webpage in Safari • Adjustable reading speed from slow to fast • Auto-detect article content or manually select text • Red focus letter for optimal word recognition • Clean, distraction-free reading overlay • Play, pause, and restart controls • 7 free reads included PREMIUM BENEFITS Subscribe to unlock unlimited speed reading: • Unlimited reads on any webpage • All speed settings unlocked • Sync across all your devices • Priority support START READING FASTER TODAY Enable the extension in Safari settings and tap the UltraRead icon on any article. Your brain will thank you. TERMS OF SERVICE https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Speedy Reader4 screens
UltraRead3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Speedy Reader at 5.0 against UltraRead's 1.0. Speedy Reader also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Speedy Reader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and UltraRead sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speedy Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Speedy Reader versus UltraRead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedy ReaderUltraRead
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTran Duc ThuPolarity Labs Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

Speedy Reader

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

UltraRead

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Speedy Reader

One-time2
  • Ads Free$9.99
  • Premium$19.99
1 purchases

UltraRead

Subscriptions1
  • UltraRead Premium$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Speedy Reader free?
Speedy Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UltraRead free?
UltraRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speedy Reader or UltraRead?
Speedy Reader is rated higher. Speedy Reader averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while UltraRead averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Speedy Reader or UltraRead have ads?
Neither Speedy Reader nor UltraRead shows ads.

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