Comparison

Dart vs Speed Read by YComplex

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

Head to head
About

Dart

Features
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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: • Practice Mode: Paste any text and train at your own pace • Challenge Mode: Compete with viral speed reading challenges • Customizable WPM: Adjust reading speed from 100 to 1000+ words per minute • ORP Alignment: Optimal Recognition Point keeps your eyes steady • Progress Tracking: Monitor your reading speed improvements • 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

About

Speed Read by YComplex

This app helps you read faster by displaying words one at a time using Rapid Serial Visual Presentation. It trains your eyes to stay focused and reduces subvocalization. Import your own content or read web articles directly within the app.

Highlights
  • RSVP reader with focal letter highlighting
  • Adjustable reading speed (50-1000 WPM)
  • Import EPUB, PDF, TXT, Markdown
  • Read web articles via URL
  • Chapter navigation
  • Customizable fonts and dark theme
  • On-device library
Features
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Speed Read uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) to help you read faster. Words are displayed one at a time with a highlighted focal letter, training your eyes to stay centered and eliminating subvocalization — the habit that slows most readers down. Import your own books, articles, and documents in EPUB, PDF, TXT, or Markdown format. Paste any web URL and the app extracts the article text automatically. Your entire library lives on-device. Features: - RSVP reader with a color-highlighted focal letter for each word - Adjustable speed from 50 to 1,000 words per minute - Two play modes: Play/Pause or Press to Play (hold to read, release to stop) - Chapter navigation for multi-chapter EPUBs - Import documents: EPUB, PDF, TXT, and Markdown files - Read web articles by pasting a URL - 7 monospace font choices including JetBrains Mono, Fira Code, and Courier Prime - Adjustable font size - Reading position saved automatically — pick up where you left off - Pure black dark theme designed for OLED screens - No account required. All data stays on your device.

Screenshots

Dart3 screens
Speed Read by YComplex3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speed Read by YComplex at none against Dart's 2. Speed Read by YComplex also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, 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. Dart sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Speed Read by YComplex asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Dart versus Speed Read by YComplex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDartSpeed Read by YComplex
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTwo Mustard BytesYComplex Ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dart

Subscriptions2
  • Dart - Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Dart - Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

Speed Read by YComplex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dart free?
Dart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speed Read by YComplex free?
Speed Read by YComplex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dart or Speed Read by YComplex have ads?
Neither Dart nor Speed Read by YComplex shows ads.

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