Comparison

Speed Read RSVP vs Readfast

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

Head to head
About

Speed Read RSVP

Enhance your reading speed with a unique RSVP technology that presents words one at a time. This app helps you process text faster without eye movement, making it ideal for professionals and students. Save your preferences and adjust your reading pace for optimal comprehension.

Highlights
  • RSVP reading technology
  • Share from any app
  • Adjustable reading speed
  • Saves user preferences
  • Works with Safari and X
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SpeedRead helps you read 2-3x faster using RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology. Words appear one at a time where you're already looking—no eye movement, no distraction, just pure reading speed. Share any article from Safari, X, or anywhere on iOS and start reading at 300+ WPM instantly. WHY SPEEDREAD WORKS Your eyes are what slow you down when reading. RSVP eliminates the need to move your eyes across the page, allowing your brain to process words at its natural speed. Most people can comfortably read 2-3x faster while maintaining or even improving comprehension. KEY FEATURES • Share from anywhere – Works with Safari, X, and any app via iOS Share Extension • Adjustable speed – Start at 300 WPM and increase as you get comfortable (most users reach 400-500 WPM) • Saves your preferences – Your reading speed is saved so you're always in the zone PERFECT FOR • Professionals who need to stay informed but don't have time to read everything • Students managing research papers and course materials • People who struggle with focus while reading traditional text HOW IT WORKS 1. Find an article in Safari, X, or any app 2. Tap Share → SpeedRead 3. Adjust your reading speed Terms of Use - https://usespeedread.com/terms Privacy Policy - https://usespeedread.com/privacy

About

Readfast

Features
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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 600–750 WPM is realistic with regular use. How it works • Upload or paste any text • Hit play • Words are displayed one at a time, guided by the Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) • 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 • Articles from the web • Blog posts, newsletters, and long-form content • PDFs, DOCX, EPUB, TXT files • Notes, papers, and research If you can copy it or upload it, you can read it in Readfast. Key features • Proven RSVP speed-reading technology • ORP highlighting to guide eye focus • Adjustable reading speed • Clean, distraction-free reader • Progress tracking to see your improvement • Works great for studying, research, and daily reading Who it’s for • Students who read a lot • Professionals buried in documents • Anyone trying to stay informed without spending hours reading • 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/

Screenshots

Speed Read RSVP4 screens
Readfast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Readfast at 15.1 against Speed Read RSVP's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 Read RSVP sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Speed Read RSVP versus Readfast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeed Read RSVPReadfast
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmily LabsJack Mitchell

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Speed Read RSVP

Subscriptions2
  • Speed Read RSVP - Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Speed Read Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
2 purchases

Readfast

Subscriptions2
  • Readfast Weekly subscription$6.997 Days
  • Readfast Yearly subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Speed Read RSVP free?
Speed Read RSVP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Readfast free?
Readfast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Speed Read RSVP or Readfast have ads?
Neither Speed Read RSVP nor Readfast shows ads.

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