Quick Read vs X Speed Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Quick Read
This app helps you read faster by displaying text one word at a time, eliminating eye movement. You can paste text or import files, adjust your reading speed, and automatically save your progress. It supports dark and light modes for comfortable reading.
- RSVP text display
- Paste text or import files (PDF, EPUB)
- Adjustable reading speed (WPM)
- Automatic progress saving
- Dark and light mode support
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Read at the speed of thought. Quick Read uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) to display text one word at a time, helping you read faster while maintaining focus and comprehension. HOW IT WORKS • Paste text or import a PDF or EPUB file • Tap Start Reading • Watch words appear one at a time, centered for optimal focus • Adjust your speed from 100 to 900+ words per minute • Come back anytime—progress is saved automatically WHY IT WORKS Traditional reading is slow because your eyes constantly jump across lines. Quick Read eliminates that friction—each word appears exactly where you're already looking. FEATURES • PDF and EPUB import • Automatic progress saving—pick up where you left off • Adjustable reading speed (WPM) • Dark and light mode support Perfect for: - News articles - Research papers - Book chapters - Study material - Newsletters - Anything you need to read quickly No account required. No ads. Just paste and read.
X Speed Reader
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X Speed Reader helps you get through X articles faster using RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation): words appear one-by-one at your chosen speed, so you can focus on comprehension with fewer distractions. Features • Read X articles with the best RSVP reader • ORP highlight • Reading history • Continue reading where you left off • 200-1000 WPM reading speed Reading full articles require paid premium subscription. Terms of Use: https://sad-team.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-2efad671ba82815792b1db4ee74c2821
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: X Speed Reader at Free against Quick Read's $2.99. X Speed Reader also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Quick Read's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On 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
X Speed Reader is free to download; Quick Read costs $2.99 up front. X Speed Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Quick Read asks for nothing beyond the download.
Quick Read ships an update every 3 weeks, X Speed Reader every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Quick Read | X Speed Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicola Paparella | Oleksandr Kryzhanovskyi |
In-app purchases
Quick Read
No in-app purchases
X Speed Reader
- Monthly Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly Premium7 Days trial$7.991 Year
- Lifetime$14.99
