Dart vs Readfast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Dart
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Dart is a speed reading app that uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) to help you read faster while maintaining comprehension. Features: β’ Practice Mode: Paste any text and train at your own pace β’ Challenge Mode: Compete with viral speed reading challenges β’ Customizable WPM: Adjust reading speed from 100 to 1000+ words per minute β’ ORP Alignment: Optimal Recognition Point keeps your eyes steady β’ Progress Tracking: Monitor your reading speed improvements β’ Local Storage: All your texts and sessions save locally on your device Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone looking to practice reading speed. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://dartreader.com/privacy
Readfast
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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 600β750 WPM is realistic with regular use. How it works β’ Upload or paste any text β’ Hit play β’ Words are displayed one at a time, guided by the Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) β’ 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 β’ Articles from the web β’ Blog posts, newsletters, and long-form content β’ PDFs, DOCX, EPUB, TXT files β’ Notes, papers, and research If you can copy it or upload it, you can read it in Readfast. Key features β’ Proven RSVP speed-reading technology β’ ORP highlighting to guide eye focus β’ Adjustable reading speed β’ Clean, distraction-free reader β’ Progress tracking to see your improvement β’ Works great for studying, research, and daily reading Who itβs for β’ Students who read a lot β’ Professionals buried in documents β’ Anyone trying to stay informed without spending hours reading β’ 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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Readfast at 15.1 against Dart's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Dart sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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.
| Parameter | Dart | Readfast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Two Mustard Bytes | Jack Mitchell |
In-app purchases
Dart
- Dart - Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
- Dart - Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
Readfast
- Readfast Weekly subscription$6.997 Days
- Readfast Yearly subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year







