Comparison

SpeedyReader RSVP Speed Reader vs Speed Reader

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

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About

SpeedyReader RSVP Speed Reader

Enhance your reading comprehension and speed with scientifically proven techniques. This app presents words one by one, eliminating eye movement limitations to help you read articles and content significantly faster.

Highlights
  • RSVP technology for faster reading
  • ORP alignment for optimal word recognition
  • SmartFlow AI-powered micro-pauses
  • Safari Extension for article extraction
  • Progressive training from 100-1,000 WPM
Features
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Read twice as fast, remember more, and get your time back. SpeedyReader shows you one word at a time, exactly where your eye already looks, so you stop re-reading lines and start finishing what you open — articles from Safari, PDFs, ePubs, textbooks, notes, anything you can paste. TIME SAVED, EVERY DAY Most people read at about 250 words per minute. At 500 WPM, a 5,000-word article takes 10 minutes instead of 20, and a 300-page book takes 2½ hours instead of 5. SpeedyReader shows your WPM after every read and keeps a running total of the time you saved, so the gain is something you can see, not something you have to take on faith. STUDY BETTER - Import a textbook chapter or a lecture PDF and read it at a pace that keeps you focused — no skimming, no drifting. - Scanned pages? On-device OCR turns image-only PDFs into readable text, and Magic Wand cleans up messy scans with Apple Intelligence. - Warm-Up ramps your speed gently, SmartFlow pauses briefly at sentence ends, and the chapter picker takes you straight back to the section you need before an exam. - Your library and reading history sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac, so the paper you started on the train is waiting on your desk. READ ANYTHING - Safari extension and Share Sheet: send any article from Safari, X, News, Mail or Messages straight into the reader. - Import PDF, ePub, DOCX, ODT, RTF, TXT, Markdown, HTML and CSV. - Paste & Read for everything else — a newsletter, a report, a chapter you copied. WHY IT WORKS Your eyes are the bottleneck. In normal reading they jump between fixation points and drift back over lines you have already read, and those jumps and backtracks eat into every page. RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) removes them: words appear one at a time at a fixed spot, aligned to the Optimal Recognition Point where your eye recognizes a word fastest. Your brain keeps up. It always could. MAKE IT YOURS - Speed from 100 to 1,000 WPM with a slider, presets and a precise stepper - 10 ORP highlight colors, four font styles, pinch to resize the word - Progress charts, personal records and streaks in Metrics - Keep Window on Top on Mac, keyboard shortcuts everywhere - Private by design: no account, no servers, everything stays on your device WHO IT'S FOR Students clearing a syllabus, professionals with an inbox full of reports, researchers scanning papers, and anyone whose reading list is longer than their free time. Free to read as much as you want — unlimited imports, PDFs and ePubs, no caps. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Speed Reader

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
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Read faster. Understand more. Finish that reading list. RSVP Reader uses scientifically-backed RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology to help you read 2-3x faster than traditional reading. Words appear one at a time at your chosen speed, eliminating eye movement and reducing subvocalization - the two biggest bottlenecks to reading speed. The secret? Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) highlighting. Each word is displayed with its focal point highlighted, exactly where your eye naturally wants to land. No training required. Just start reading. HOW IT WORKS 1) Import your content - Paste text, enter a URL, scan with your camera, or share from any app 2) Tap to start - Words flow one at a time at your chosen speed 3) Focus on the highlight - Keep your eyes fixed on the highlighted letter 4) Adjust as you go - Tap the WPM badge to speed up or slow down 5) Track your progress - Resume where you left off, anytime WHY RSVP READER? - Science-backed: Uses RSVP and ORP techniques proven to increase reading speed - Zero learning curve: Start reading faster from your first session - Works everywhere: Read articles, books, emails, documents, PDFs - anything with text - Beautiful design: Native iOS experience with Liquid Glass interface - Privacy-first: Imported reading content is saved on your device KEY FEATURES - Adjustable reading speed from 100 to 1000+ WPM - Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) highlighting for each word - Smart punctuation pauses at sentences and clauses - Import from clipboard, URLs, camera scanning, or Share extension - Safari extension for instant article extraction - Reading history with progress tracking - Bookmarks to save your place IMPORT FROM ANYWHERE - Safari Extension - Tap Share, select RSVP Reader, and speed read any webpage - Share Extension - Works with any app that has a Share button - URL Import - Paste a link and we extract the article text - Camera Scan - Point your camera at a book, document, or sign - Clipboard - Paste any text directly DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE Whether you're a student tackling textbooks, a professional keeping up with industry news, or a book lover working through your reading list - RSVP Reader helps you read more in less time. Start at 250-300 WPM and work your way up. Most users reach 500+ WPM within a few weeks. Some push beyond 800 WPM with practice. RSVP READER PRO Unlock the full RSVP Reader experience with Pro: - Unlimited reading sessions and library saves - Cruise Mode - scrolling highlighted text as a second reading mode - Import from X, Reddit, Medium, Substack, Hacker News, and more - PDF and document import - Custom fonts including OpenDyslexic for accessibility - Custom themes (Sepia, Midnight, OLED, and more) - Detailed stats, achievements, and reading streaks - Safari extension, camera scan, clipboard, and URL import - Bookmarks and resume reading Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings. PRIVACY & PERMISSIONS - Camera: Scan documents and printed text - Photos: Import images for text extraction (only when you choose a photo) - No account required - Imported reading content is saved locally - Anonymous analytics can be turned off in Settings Privacy Policy: https://rsvpreaderapp.site/privacy/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Focus your eyes. Free your mind. Read faster. Download RSVP Reader and transform how you consume text.

Screenshots

SpeedyReader RSVP Speed Reader4 screens
Speed Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SpeedyReader RSVP Speed Reader at 5.0 against Speed Reader's 4.1. SpeedyReader RSVP Speed Reader also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. SpeedyReader RSVP Speed Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Speed Reader sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SpeedyReader RSVP Speed Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SpeedyReader RSVP Speed Reader's written reviews are positive against 60% of Speed Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpeedyReader RSVP Speed Reader ships an update every 3 days, Speed Reader every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SpeedyReader RSVP Speed Reader versus Speed Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedyReader RSVP Speed ReaderSpeed Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.1 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings513 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMahanti CorporationAmenti Labs LLC

Customer experience

SpeedyReader RSVP Speed Reader

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Speed Reader

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SpeedyReader RSVP Speed Reader

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
9 purchases

Speed Reader

Subscriptions8
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • RSVP Reader Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • Pro Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly Special Offer$29.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$119.00

Questions

Is SpeedyReader RSVP Speed Reader free?
SpeedyReader RSVP Speed Reader 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, SpeedyReader RSVP Speed Reader or Speed Reader?
SpeedyReader RSVP Speed Reader is rated higher. SpeedyReader RSVP Speed Reader averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Speed Reader averages 4.1 from 13 ratings.
Do SpeedyReader RSVP Speed Reader or Speed Reader have ads?
Neither SpeedyReader RSVP Speed Reader nor Speed Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpeedyReader RSVP Speed Reader or Speed Reader?
SpeedyReader RSVP Speed Reader ships an update every 3 days, and Speed Reader every 5 days. Most recently, SpeedyReader RSVP Speed Reader was updated on September 21, 2026 and Speed Reader on September 9, 2026.

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