Comparison

iReaderPDF vs Speed Reader

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

Head to head
About

iReaderPDF

Transform PDFs into a comfortable e-book reading experience on your phone. Navigate quickly with an auto-generated table of contents and adjust fonts for enhanced clarity. Enjoy 5 free book imports to get started.

Highlights
  • PDF to e-book conversion
  • Auto-generated table of contents
  • Adjustable font settings
  • Free book imports
  • Comfortable mobile reading
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1. Turn your PDF into e-book, most comfortable way to read PDFs on your phone. 2. Auto-generated table of content for faster navigation. 3. Adjust the font in e-book mode for more clarity. 4. 5 free book imports. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Speed Reader

This app uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) to display words one at a time, helping you read faster by minimizing eye movement and subvocalization. It supports various file formats and offers customizable settings for an improved reading experience.

Highlights
  • RSVP reading technique
  • Import PDFs, ePubs, web pages, and text files
  • Adjustable reading speed
  • Reading streaks and statistics
  • Chapter navigation
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Customizable display settings
Features
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Speed Reader transforms the way you read using RSVP, Rapid Serial Visual Presentation, one of the most effective reading techniques ever developed. Instead of scanning lines of text, words appear one at a time in a fixed focal point, eliminating subvocalization and unnecessary eye movement so your brain can absorb information faster than you ever thought possible. Whether you're a student drowning in reading assignments, a professional trying to stay on top of industry news, or a book lover who wants to read more titles in less time — Speed Reader is built for you. WHAT IS RSVP? Most people read at 200-250 words per minute. RSVP readers routinely reach 400, 600, even 800+ WPM with practice. The technique is simple: one word at a time, displayed at the center of your screen. Your eyes stay still. Your brain does the rest. KEY FEATURES - Import PDFs, ePubs, HTTPS web pages, HTML files, plain text - .txt files, md (markdown files) - Adjustable reading speed — start slow and build up at your own pace - Reading streaks / stats - Chapter navigation - Detailed reading stats and progress tracking - Clean, distraction-free reading interface - collapsable navigation - Customizable display settings HOW IT WORKS Import any document or paste any text, set your words-per-minute speed, and press play. Speed Reader does the rest. Start your free 7-day trial with full access to every feature, then unlock the full app for a single one-time payment — no subscription, no recurring fees, ever. PERFECT FOR - Students tackling textbooks and research papers - Professionals keeping up with reports, articles, and emails - Book lovers who want to read their entire reading list - Anyone curious about speed reading who doesn't know where to start Download Speed Reader today and discover what reading at full speed feels like.

Screenshots

iReaderPDF4 screens
Speed Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iReaderPDF at 5.0 against Speed Reader's 4.0. iReaderPDF also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.2). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Speed Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iReaderPDF asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iReaderPDF holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iReaderPDF versus Speed Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriReaderPDFSpeed Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuxiang TangMatt Humphreys

Customer experience

iReaderPDF

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Speed Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iReaderPDF

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Speed Reader

One-time1
  • Speed Reader Pro$4.99

Questions

Is iReaderPDF free?
iReaderPDF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speed Reader free?
Speed Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iReaderPDF or Speed Reader?
iReaderPDF is rated higher. iReaderPDF averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Speed Reader averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iReaderPDF or Speed Reader have ads?
Neither iReaderPDF nor Speed Reader shows ads.

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