Comparison

Open vs Speed Reader

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

Head to head
About

Open

Features
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OpenHabit is a simple, focused habit tracker designed to help you build and maintain positive routines. Whether you want to exercise daily, read more books, or drink enough water, OpenHabit makes it easy to stay on track. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING β€’ Daily habits with custom targets (e.g., drink 8 glasses of water) β€’ Weekly goals (e.g., exercise 3 times per week) β€’ Specific days (e.g., meal prep on Sundays and Wednesdays) β€’ Custom intervals (e.g., every 3 days) STAY MOTIVATED β€’ Visual progress tracking β€’ Streak counting to maintain momentum β€’ Color-code your habits for quick recognition β€’ Satisfying tap-to-complete interaction GENTLE REMINDERS β€’ Set multiple reminders per habit β€’ Customize notification times β€’ Never forget your daily intentions PRIVACY FIRST β€’ All data stored locally on your device β€’ No account required β€’ No cloud sync, no tracking, no ads β€’ Your habits are your business SIMPLE BY DESIGN β€’ Clean, distraction-free interface β€’ Dark and light mode support β€’ Fast and lightweight β€’ Works completely offline OpenHabit respects your time and privacy. No complicated features, no subscription fees, no data collection. Just a straightforward tool to help you become the person you want to be, one habit at a time. Start your journey today.

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Speed Reader

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Read a book a week. Without trying harder. Speed Reader uses RSVP β€” one word at a time, right where your eyes already focus. No scanning, no skimming. Just the words, at the pace you set. Most people double their reading speed in the first session. How it works Each word appears at its Optimal Recognition Point β€” the exact letter your brain locks onto first. Your eyes stop moving. Your comprehension stays sharp. You just read. Start simple, go deep Paste an article. Drop in a URL. Import an EPUB or PDF. Speed Reader strips everything else and gives you the text. Nothing to configure. Open the app, hit play. Built around your habit Your streak, your daily word count, your pace β€” all tracked automatically. The 7-day bar chart on the home screen shows exactly where you showed up and where you didn't. No guilt, just data. One price. Yours forever. No subscription. Unlock the full library, file imports, and every theme for a single one-time purchase. Pay once, read forever. What's included free: β€” Full RSVP reader, unlimited reading sessions β€” 3 sources in your library β€” URL and text paste β€” Reading streak and daily stats Unlock with Pro (one time payment): β€” Unlimited library β€” EPUB and PDF imports β€” Share articles directly from Safari, Books, and anywhere else β€” Full theme collection including Dark Sepia and Dark Beige β€” Complete reading history What to read first Speed Reader opens with a chapter of Walden by Thoreau. Public domain, beautifully written, long enough to show you what 400 words per minute actually feels like. Reading isn't the bottleneck. The pace you read at is. Read our privacy policy: https://speedreader.reddawn.app/privacy Our Terms and Conditions: https://speedreader.reddawn.app/toc

Screenshots

Open3 screens
Speed Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Open at none against Speed Reader's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Speed Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Open asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
Open versus Speed Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenSpeed Reader
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size37 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan CrabbeBartu Altan

In-app purchases

None

Open

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Speed Reader

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Speed Reader$4.99

Questions

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

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