Comparison

SpeedReader vs Speed Reading

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

Head to head
About

SpeedReader

Enhance your reading efficiency with guided exercises and scientific methods. Track progress, customize settings, and test comprehension to read more content faster.

Highlights
  • Guided speed reading exercises
  • Adjustable words per minute (WPM)
  • Scientific training methods
  • Progress tracking with statistics
  • Customizable reading settings
  • Comprehension tests
  • Daily challenges and goals
Features
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Speed Reader Fast is a powerful speed reading training app designed to dramatically increase your reading speed while maintaining comprehension. Perfect for students, professionals, and avid readers who want to consume more content in less time. Key Features: • Guided speed reading exercises with adjustable WPM (words per minute) • Scientific training methods proven to boost reading speed • Track your progress with detailed statistics and charts • Customizable reading settings for optimal comfort • Practice with your own texts or built-in content • Comprehension tests to ensure retention • Daily challenges and goals to stay motivated Whether you're preparing for exams, keeping up with industry news, or simply want to read more books, Speed Reader Fast helps you achieve your reading goals faster than ever before. Start your journey to becoming a speed reading master today!

About

Speed Reading

Features
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Read more in less time. Rive uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) to show you one word at a time at a pace you choose—so you stay focused, reduce subvocalization, and build real speed-reading habits. READ ANYTHING • Start instantly with eight classic books built in: Moby Dick, The Great Gatsby, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Treasure Island, A Tale of Two Cities, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Ulysses, and Wuthering Heights • Paste any text—articles, notes, chapters—and start reading in seconds • Import from the web: paste a URL and Rive fetches and extracts the main article text • Share from Safari, Notes, or any app: use the Share sheet and choose Rive to add it to your library (Free includes the eight classics plus your first few imports; Rive Pro unlocks unlimited imports—see below.) SMART RSVP READER • One word at a time, with the optimal recognition point (ORP) highlighted so your eyes land in the right place • Adjust speed from 150 to 900 words per minute with a simple slider—find the pace that fits you • Jump back or forward 10 words anytime; play and pause with one tap • Progress is saved automatically. Pick up exactly where you left off, across all your items TRAIN YOUR SPEED • Find Your Speed — Gradually increases pace so you discover your comfortable reading speed (free) • Two more guided modes—Build Speed and Comfort & Focus—are included with Rive Pro (see below) TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • See total words read, total time read, and your average WPM • Filter stats by today, this week, this month, or all time • Yearly streak calendar shows every day you read or trained—build a habit that sticks RIVE PRO Upgrade to unlock everything: • Unlimited imports — save articles, books, and pasted text without limit • All training modes — Build Speed and Comfort & Focus, alongside Find Your Speed • Reading insights — trend charts for words read, reading speed, and training progress over time (7, 30, and 90-day views) • Support an independent developer building Rive Rive Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed or cancelled anytime in your App Store account settings. DESIGNED TO STAY OUT OF THE WAY • Clean, minimal reader so you focus on the words • Optional accent themes (e.g. blue, green) for the interface and reading highlight • Light and dark mode support Rive is built for anyone who wants to read more without spending more time—whether you're catching up on articles, revisiting classics, or training yourself to read faster and with better focus. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.jamesbtlr.com/rsvp/privacy.html

Screenshots

SpeedReader2 screens
Speed Reading4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpeedReader at none against Speed Reading's 3. SpeedReader also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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 Reading sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SpeedReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SpeedReader versus Speed Reading: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedReaderSpeed Reading
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiveDispatcher s.r.o.James Butler

In-app purchases

None

SpeedReader

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Speed Reading

Subscriptions2
  • Rive Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Rive Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Rive Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is SpeedReader free?
SpeedReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speed Reading free?
Speed Reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SpeedReader or Speed Reading have ads?
Neither SpeedReader nor Speed Reading shows ads.

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