Lightspeed Reader vs Daylist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lightspeed Reader
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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.
Daylist
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Daylist is a simple daily list app for writing down what needs doing, seeing what matters today, and keeping the right lists on your Home Screen. Start with Today, your default list for the things you want to get done now. Add items quickly, organize simple side lists like Groceries or Work, and use widgets to keep any list visible without opening the app. Daylist also understands simple repeat phrases. Add “every day”, “every week”, “every month”, or “every year” to an item, and it becomes recurring automatically. Built for people who want less setup and more clarity. Features: • Today list by default • Custom lists for anything else • Home Screen widgets for your lists • Simple recurring items • Fast, natural text input • Clean, calm design • No complicated system to maintain Daylist is for quick planning, everyday tasks, repeating chores, shopping lists, work lists, and anything you want to keep visible.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Lightspeed Reader at 3 against Daylist's 1. Lightspeed Reader also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Lightspeed Reader | Daylist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Marco Kotrotsos | Lautaro Pinto |
In-app purchases
Lightspeed Reader
No in-app purchases
Daylist
No in-app purchases









