Comparison

Readrrr vs Blinkword Speed Reading

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

Head to head
About

Readrrr

Enhance reading speed and focus with a distraction-free experience. This app uses RSVP technology to display words sequentially, helping you process text faster and track your comprehension progress.

Highlights
  • RSVP speed-reading technology
  • Customizable reading speeds
  • Distraction-free reading environment
  • PDF import and text extraction
  • Reading progress tracking
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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Readrrr uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation to show words one at a time in the same spot, and a natural voice can read each word aloud as it appears. Your eyes don't have to jump across lines, so you don't lose your place and read faster. Seeing and hearing every word at the same time also keeps your mind from drifting. Start at your normal pace and speed up as it gets comfortable. A Readrrr subscription or one-time purchase includes everything below: RSVP READER Every word has one letter marked in red for your eyes to rest on, so you never have to look for where the word starts. You can change the speed at any time. NARRATION Pick a voice and it reads along in sync with every word at any speed. The voice runs on your phone, so it works offline. SHORT READS Non-fiction you can finish in 10 to 20 minutes, on topics like history, health, science and economics. Each one is written to be read in Readrrr and sits in a collection with related reads. New ones come out every week, and you can suggest a topic. READ ANYTHING Import PDFs and EPUBs, send an article from Safari with one tap, paste text, or scan pages from a paper book. APP LOCKING Pick the apps that take up your day. Starting at 4 am they stay locked until you've read your daily word goal. Every day you hit it adds to your streak. If you really need one of them, you can unlock for 10 minutes once a day. HIGHLIGHTS Save any passage while you read. Readrrr sorts your highlights into themes and brings old ones back to you in the app and in a Home Screen widget, so you don't forget what you read. STATS Track your reading speed, words read and streak as they grow. SYNC Your library, reading position and stats stay in sync across your devices. SUBSCRIPTION Readrrr requires a subscription or a one-time purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage them in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.ocule.no/readrrr/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Blinkword Speed Reading

Enhance your reading speed and comprehension with a scientifically-backed technique that displays words one at a time. Import documents, customize your reading experience, and track your progress to build a consistent reading habit.

Highlights
  • RSVP speed reading technique
  • Import PDFs and ePubs
  • Customizable reading speed (100-1000 WPM)
  • Adjustable font size and themes
  • Progress tracking and statistics
  • Library organization with smart filters
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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Read faster. Understand more. Build a habit. Blinkword is a speed reading app built on RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) — a scientifically-backed technique that displays words one at a time in a fixed position, eliminating eye movement and helping you read 2-3x faster with full comprehension. HOW IT WORKS Words flash on screen at your chosen pace. Blinkword highlights the Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) — the anchor letter your eye naturally focuses on — so your brain processes each word instantly. Dynamic timing automatically adjusts for long words, punctuation, and paragraph breaks, giving you a natural reading rhythm even at high speeds. IMPORT ANYTHING • Open PDFs and ePubs with automatic chapter detection • Paste text directly or import files from other apps • Chapters, bookmarks, and table of contents are preserved FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE READING • Speed range from 100 to 1,000 WPM • Adjustable font size (24–72pt) • Toggle anchor letter highlighting and focus guides • Intuitive gesture controls — swipe to adjust speed, tap to pause • 9 stunning themes including Dark, Sepia, Midnight, Ocean, and more TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Daily reading goals with progress rings • Streaks to keep you motivated • Weekly velocity charts and all-time statistics • Words read, reading time, average WPM, peak speed, and more • Achievement badges for milestones STAY ORGANIZED • Grid and list views for your library • Smart filters: Currently Reading, Completed, Unread, PDFs, ePubs • Custom collections and folders • Search across your entire library • Continue Reading carousel for quick access BUILT FOR iOS • Beautiful dark-first design with animated backgrounds • Haptic feedback throughout • iCloud sync across all your devices • VoiceOver and Dynamic Type accessibility support • Share Extension for importing from any app FREE TO START Import up to 3 documents and read at up to 400 WPM with basic themes and statistics — no account required. BLINKWORD PREMIUM Unlock unlimited documents, speeds up to 1,000 WPM, ePub support, premium themes, advanced statistics, iCloud sync, bookmarks, word search, and an ad-free experience. Start reading smarter today. Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Readrrr4 screens
Blinkword Speed Reading4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Blinkword Speed Reading at freemium against Readrrr's subscription. Blinkword Speed Reading also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Readrrr's advantage is ratings volume (43 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Readrrr sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Blinkword Speed Reading sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blinkword Speed Reading holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readrrr has 43 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Readrrr ships an update fortnightly, Blinkword Speed Reading weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Readrrr versus Blinkword Speed Reading: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadrrrBlinkword Speed Reading
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (43 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOcule ASShawn Gilronan

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Readrrr

Subscriptions9
  • Readrrr Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
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  • Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Readrrr Yearly$24.991 Year
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Readrrr Lifetime$99.99
1 purchases

Blinkword Speed Reading

Subscriptions1
  • Blinkword Premium$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Readrrr free?
Readrrr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blinkword Speed Reading free?
Blinkword Speed Reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Readrrr or Blinkword Speed Reading?
Blinkword Speed Reading is rated higher. Readrrr averages 4.6 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Blinkword Speed Reading averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Readrrr or Blinkword Speed Reading have ads?
Neither Readrrr nor Blinkword Speed Reading shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Readrrr or Blinkword Speed Reading?
Readrrr ships an update fortnightly, and Blinkword Speed Reading weekly. Most recently, Readrrr was updated on October 28, 2026 and Blinkword Speed Reading on October 28, 2026.

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