Speedy Reader vs X Speed Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
X Speed Reader
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X Speed Reader helps you get through X articles faster using RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation): words appear one-by-one at your chosen speed, so you can focus on comprehension with fewer distractions. Features • Read X articles with the best RSVP reader • ORP highlight • Reading history • Continue reading where you left off • 200-1000 WPM reading speed Reading full articles require paid premium subscription. Terms of Use: https://sad-team.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-2efad671ba82815792b1db4ee74c2821
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: X Speed Reader at every 5 days against Speedy Reader's fortnightly. 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. Speedy Reader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and X Speed Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Speedy Reader ships an update fortnightly, X Speed Reader every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speedy Reader | X Speed Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tran Duc Thu | Oleksandr Kryzhanovskyi |
In-app purchases
Speedy Reader
- Ads Free$9.99
- Premium$19.99
X Speed Reader
- Monthly Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly Premium7 Days trial$7.991 Year
- Lifetime$14.99
