MotionRead vs Readfast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MotionRead
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CANβT FOCUS? READ FASTER. MotionRead is a speed reading app designed to help you improve focus, increase reading speed, and finish more books. In a world of short-form content and constant notifications, traditional reading feels slow. MotionRead trains your brain to process text faster using RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology. Words appear one at a time at the center of your screen, reducing eye movement and minimizing distractions. This helps increase words per minute (WPM) while maintaining comprehension. WHY MOTIONREAD WORKS β’ Improve reading speed with guided training β’ Reduce subvocalization β’ Strengthen focus and concentration β’ Boost comprehension and retention READ ANYTHING β’ Import PDFs and EPUBs β’ Save web articles to read offline β’ Clean, distraction-free reading mode β’ Automatically removes ads and clutter BUILT FOR STUDENTS, PROFESSIONALS & READERS β’ Study faster β’ Move through research and reports efficiently β’ Finish books in less time β’ Train from 300 WPM to advanced speeds Whether you want to read books faster, improve productivity, or build better reading habits, MotionRead helps you develop real speed reading skills. Stop scrolling. Start reading faster. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Readfast
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Readfast helps you read faster without sacrificing comprehension. It uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology to eliminate wasted eye movement by showing one word at a time, centred on your natural focal point. This lets you focus fully on the text and absorb information significantly faster than traditional reading. Most people start around 250 words per minute. With Readfast, reaching 600β750 WPM is realistic with regular use. How it works β’ Upload or paste any text β’ Hit play β’ Words are displayed one at a time, guided by the Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) β’ Adjust speed at any time and train your brain to read faster over time No skimming. No distractions. Just focused reading. What you can read β’ Articles from the web β’ Blog posts, newsletters, and long-form content β’ PDFs, DOCX, EPUB, TXT files β’ Notes, papers, and research If you can copy it or upload it, you can read it in Readfast. Key features β’ Proven RSVP speed-reading technology β’ ORP highlighting to guide eye focus β’ Adjustable reading speed β’ Clean, distraction-free reader β’ Progress tracking to see your improvement β’ Works great for studying, research, and daily reading Who itβs for β’ Students who read a lot β’ Professionals buried in documents β’ Anyone trying to stay informed without spending hours reading β’ People who want to build a real speed-reading habit, not just skim Readfast requires a pro subscription to access features. We include a 3 day free trial in our annual plan. We promise its worth it. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Readfast at 15.1 against MotionRead's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. MotionRead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Readfast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | MotionRead | Readfast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daksh Kaushik | Jack Mitchell |
In-app purchases
MotionRead
- Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
- Yearly Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$34.99
Readfast
- Readfast Weekly subscription$6.997 Days
- Readfast Yearly subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year







