Comparison

Seed vs SpeedRead

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

Head to head
About

Seed

Features
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Seed is a focused speed reading app built around RSVP: one word (or a small chunk) displayed at a fixed point, so your eyes stop darting around the page. Import anything • Paste from your clipboard • Start from a link (web article) • Load a PDF and extract readable text Read at your pace • Adjust WPM in seconds • Play and pause anytime • Scrub through progress with a slider Pick up where you left off • Seed remembers your last position and settings for each document • Resume instantly without re importing Designed for focus • Minimal UI while reading • Offline library after import for quick access anywhere If you want less distraction and more throughput, Seed gives you a simple, repeatable reading workflow.

About

SpeedRead

Features
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Read faster without losing focus. SpeedRead is a modern reading app built around RSVP, a reading method that shows words one at a time to reduce eye movement and help you stay locked in. Whether you want to build a stronger reading habit, practice focus, or move through articles, books, and study material more efficiently, SpeedRead gives you a clean reading experience designed for momentum. With SpeedRead, you can: • Use a unique speed reading method • Practice with built-in warmups, drills, stories, and challenges • Upload your own PDF, EPUB, DOCX, and TXT files • Adjust your reading speed from 100 to 1000 WPM • Track reading progress over time SpeedRead is built for readers who want more focus, less re-reading, and a faster way to get through meaningful content. Some features require a premium subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Seed4 screens
SpeedRead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Seed at none against SpeedRead's 2. SpeedRead's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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. SpeedRead sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Seed asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Seed versus SpeedRead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeedSpeedRead
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdithya Firmansyah PutraGadi Matelzon

In-app purchases

None

Seed

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SpeedRead

Subscriptions2
  • SpeedRead Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • SpeedRead Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Seed free?
Seed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpeedRead free?
SpeedRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Seed or SpeedRead have ads?
Neither Seed nor SpeedRead shows ads.

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