Comparison

Speed Reader vs Stasis

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

Head to head
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.

About

Stasis

This minimalist speed reader uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) to stream text through a single focal point, eliminating eye movement for faster, more focused reading. Import your books and track your progress with a clean, distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • RSVP text streaming
  • Adjustable reading speed (50-1000 WPM)
  • Paced comprehension with micro-pauses
  • Distraction-free interface
  • OLED Dark Mode
  • Import EPUB, PDF, Plain Text
  • Reading statistics dashboard
Features
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Stasis: The Quiet Way to Read Fast. One word. One point of stillness. Stasis is a reading sanctuary — a minimalist RSVP speed reader that streams your books through a single focal point. Your eyes stay still. Your mind moves fast. The Science of Stillness Traditional reading is quietly exhausting. Your eyes leap from word to word, stumble, circle back — most of your energy spent on the journey, not the meaning. Stasis removes the journey. Each word arrives exactly where your eyes already rest, and your brain processes language at its natural, unhurried speed. Focus, Refined — The RSVP engine: fluid delivery from 50 to 1,000 WPM — Paced comprehension: micro-pauses that breathe with the punctuation, so speed never costs understanding — An interface that vanishes: no scrolling, no page-turns, no noise — Ambient sound: rain, fireplace, birdsong — a room tone for your reading — OLED-deep themes and serif typography, tuned for long sessions For Every Kind of Reader Restless attention, wandering focus, or dyslexia — the portal meets you where you are. Choose from curated reading fonts including OpenDyslexic, Atkinson Hyperlegible, and Lexend. Your Library, Accelerated Import EPUBs and PDFs or paste any text. Chapters, table of contents, and progress are preserved — your "to-read" pile quietly becomes a "finished" list. A Habit, Not a Chore Streaks that forgive. Monthly reading reports that celebrate what you did — never guilt for what you didn't. Watch your pace grow, then share your month as a single beautiful card. Everywhere You Read A free account backs up your library and syncs your progress across devices. Close the app on the train, reopen it on the couch — the next word is waiting. Read faster. Stay longer. That's Stasis.

Screenshots

Speed Reader4 screens
Stasis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stasis at 4.9 against Speed Reader's 4.1. Stasis also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 60%) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). On price, update cadence, 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 Reader sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Stasis asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stasis holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 57 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Speed Reader's written reviews are positive against 96% of Stasis's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speed Reader ships an update every 5 days, Stasis every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Speed Reader versus Stasis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeed ReaderStasis
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (13 ratings)4.9 (57 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews96.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1357 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmenti Labs LLCOleksandr Iatsenko

Customer experience

Speed Reader

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

Stasis

All ratings57 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.0%

In-app purchases

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
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  • 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
None

Stasis

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speed Reader free?
Speed Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stasis free?
Stasis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Speed Reader or Stasis?
Stasis is rated higher. Speed Reader averages 4.1 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Stasis averages 4.9 from 57 ratings.
Do Speed Reader or Stasis have ads?
Neither Speed Reader nor Stasis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speed Reader or Stasis?
Speed Reader ships an update every 5 days, and Stasis every 4 days. Most recently, Speed Reader was updated on September 9, 2026 and Stasis on September 22, 2026.

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