Comparison

Lightspeed Reader vs Blinkword Speed Reading

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

Head to head
About

Lightspeed Reader

Features
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Lightspeed transforms how you consume text. Using RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology, words are displayed one at a time at a fixed focal point, eliminating eye movement and dramatically increasing your reading speed. KEY FEATURES - Speed Reading Technology Display words at your optimal recognition point. The highlighted focal letter helps your brain process each word instantly. - Adjustable Reading Speed Start at 300 WPM and work your way up to 1000 words per minute. Find your perfect pace with intuitive controls. - Share From Anywhere Select text in Safari, Notes, or any app and share directly to Lightspeed. Start speed reading in seconds. - Paste From Clipboard Quickly paste any copied text and begin reading immediately. - Clean, Focused Design A distraction-free interface that lets you focus entirely on reading. - Progress Tracking See your position and remaining time as you read. HOW IT WORKS 1. Paste text or share from any app 2. Set your preferred reading speed 3. Tap Start and focus on the highlighted letter 4. Tap to pause, hold to stop Perfect for articles, emails, documents, study materials, and any text you want to read faster.

About

Blinkword Speed Reading

Features
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Read faster. Understand more. Build a habit. Blinkword is a speed reading app built on RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) — a scientifically-backed technique that displays words one at a time in a fixed position, eliminating eye movement and helping you read 2-3x faster with full comprehension. HOW IT WORKS Words flash on screen at your chosen pace. Blinkword highlights the Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) — the anchor letter your eye naturally focuses on — so your brain processes each word instantly. Dynamic timing automatically adjusts for long words, punctuation, and paragraph breaks, giving you a natural reading rhythm even at high speeds. IMPORT ANYTHING • Open PDFs and ePubs with automatic chapter detection • Paste text directly or import files from other apps • Chapters, bookmarks, and table of contents are preserved FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE READING • Speed range from 100 to 1,000 WPM • Adjustable font size (24–72pt) • Toggle anchor letter highlighting and focus guides • Intuitive gesture controls — swipe to adjust speed, tap to pause • 9 stunning themes including Dark, Sepia, Midnight, Ocean, and more TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Daily reading goals with progress rings • Streaks to keep you motivated • Weekly velocity charts and all-time statistics • Words read, reading time, average WPM, peak speed, and more • Achievement badges for milestones STAY ORGANIZED • Grid and list views for your library • Smart filters: Currently Reading, Completed, Unread, PDFs, ePubs • Custom collections and folders • Search across your entire library • Continue Reading carousel for quick access BUILT FOR iOS • Beautiful dark-first design with animated backgrounds • Haptic feedback throughout • iCloud sync across all your devices • VoiceOver and Dynamic Type accessibility support • Share Extension for importing from any app FREE TO START Import up to 3 documents and read at up to 400 WPM with basic themes and statistics — no account required. BLINKWORD PREMIUM Unlock unlimited documents, speeds up to 1,000 WPM, ePub support, premium themes, advanced statistics, iCloud sync, bookmarks, word search, and an ad-free experience. Start reading smarter today. Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lightspeed Reader2 screens
Blinkword Speed Reading4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lightspeed Reader at none against Blinkword Speed Reading's 1. Lightspeed Reader also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

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

Both are free to download. Blinkword Speed Reading sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Lightspeed Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Lightspeed Reader versus Blinkword Speed Reading: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightspeed ReaderBlinkword Speed Reading
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarco KotrotsosShawn Gilronan

In-app purchases

None

Lightspeed Reader

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Blinkword Speed Reading

Subscriptions1
  • Blinkword Premium$4.991 Month

Questions

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

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