# Speed Reading vs Speed Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speed Reading at 100% against Speed Reader's 55%. Speed Reading also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and device support (4 vs 2). Speed Reader's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 4) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speed Reading sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Speed Reader sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speed Reading holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Speed Reading's written reviews are positive against 55% of Speed Reader's.

Speed Reading ships an update every 3 days, Speed Reader every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speed Reading | Speed Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reading-rsvp-reader/id6757832936/reviews)** | [4.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reader-rsvp-reader/id6757968737/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 17 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mahanti Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677427784) | [Amenti Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788668924) |

## What reviewers say

### Speed Reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reading-rsvp-reader/id6757832936)

Enhance your reading speed and focus with a word-by-word presentation method. This app helps you process text faster by keeping your eyes stationary and highlighting words. It supports various file formats and offers customization options for a personalized reading experience.

**Highlights:** Word-by-word reading at adjustable speeds, RSVP method for improved focus, Supports PDF, ePub, DOCX, and more, On-device text recognition for scanned PDFs, Customizable highlight colors and fonts, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** Safari Extension, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### Speed Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reader-rsvp-reader/id6757968737)

Enhance your reading speed and comprehension with a scientifically-backed method that presents words one at a time. Import content from various sources, adjust your pace, and track your progress to finish your reading list faster.

**Highlights:** Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) technology, Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) highlighting, Adjustable reading speed (100-1000+ WPM), Import from clipboard, URLs, camera, and Share extension, Safari extension for article extraction, Progress tracking and bookmarks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| RSVP Reader Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Special Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $119.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speed Reading free?

Speed Reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Speed Reader free?

Speed Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speed Reading or Speed Reader?

Speed Reading is rated higher. Speed Reading averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Speed Reader averages 4.1 from 13 ratings.

### Do Speed Reading or Speed Reader have ads?

Neither Speed Reading nor Speed Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speed Reading or Speed Reader?

Speed Reading ships an update every 3 days, and Speed Reader every 5 days. Most recently, Speed Reading was updated on October 31, 2026 and Speed Reader on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*