Comparison

SprintRead vs SpeederReader

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

Head to head
About

SprintRead

This app uses Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) technology to highlight the ideal focus point in each word, allowing for faster and more comfortable reading. Import your EPUB or PDF books and sync progress across devices without needing an account or subscription.

Highlights
  • ORP Highlighting for faster reading
  • EPUB and PDF import
  • Customizable reading speed (250-1000+ WPM)
  • Progress syncing across books
  • Dark mode native UI
  • No account or subscription required
Features
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You hate speed reading apps. We get it. They flash words at you like a slot machine. Your eyes hurt after 5 minutes. You retain nothing. It's exhausting. SprintRead is different. The Science: ORP Technology We built this around Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) research—the exact spot in a word where your brain processes it fastest. Here's what actually happens: - Your eye naturally wants to land slightly left of center in each word - Traditional speed readers ignore this. They blast words at you centered. - Your brain fights to adjust every single time - Result: Fatigue, headaches, giving up SprintRead highlights the ORP in every word. Your eye knows exactly where to look. No fighting. No fatigue. What You Get Read Faster, Effortlessly - 3x your normal reading speed within days - Adjustable WPM—start at 250, work up to 1000+ - Your eyes will thank you Your Library, Your Rules - Import any EPUB or PDF - Synced progress across all your books - Pick up exactly where you left off Actually Good Design - Black background, minimal UI (your eyes again) - Customizable highlight colors - Built for reading, not looking pretty in screenshots Zero B******t - No accounts - No subscriptions hidden behind "free trial" - No "gamification" or achievement badges - Just you and your books The Reading Experience SprintRead uses a technique called Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP)—presenting one word at a time. But unlike other RSVP apps, we don't center-align words like idiots. We offset each word based on its length and structure. Your eye lands on the ORP automatically. You read faster without trying harder. It's like the difference between: - Fighting through traffic (other speed readers) - Highway with no exits (SprintRead) Who This Is For You if: - You have 47 books in your "to read" pile - You hate that you're a slow reader - You've tried other speed reading apps and rage-deleted them - You actually want to retain what you read Not for you if: - You read 2 books a year and that's fine - You think "the journey is the destination" about reading - You prefer audiobooks (no judgment, just wrong app) What's Inside: • ORP Highlighting - Words offset to your eye's sweet spot. Read 3x faster without trying. • EPUB/PDF Support - Import any book. Proper chapter detection. No weird parsing bugs. • Customizable Speed - Start at your comfort zone. Push to 1000+ WPM when you're ready. • Dark Mode Native - Black background. Easy on your eyes during those 2am reading sessions. • Progress Syncing - Pick up where you left off. Every book. Every time. • No Account Required - Download, import, read. That's it. This is version 1.0. It's not perfect. But it works, it's fast, and it won't make your eyes bleed. Try it. Read a chapter. See if you can double your speed by next week.

About

SpeederReader

This app uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) to display words one at a time, allowing users to read significantly faster. It supports various file formats and offers a distraction-free reading experience with adjustable speeds and helpful visual cues.

Highlights
  • Adjustable reading speed up to 750 WPM
  • RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation)
  • Supports PDF, EPUB, HTML, Markdown, TXT
  • Read articles from URLs
  • Access Project Gutenberg books
  • Automatic progress saving
  • Dark mode
Features
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Read faster. Read more. Finish books in half the time. SpeederReader uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) — a proven speed reading technique that displays one word at a time at your chosen pace. No eye movement, no distractions, just pure reading speed. Most readers reach 2–3x their normal reading speed within minutes. SPEED READING MADE SIMPLE - Read at up to 750 words per minute - Adjustable speed from 50 to 750 WPM - Gold-highlighted Optimal Recognition Point guides your eye to the right letter instantly - Flow mode slows at punctuation to match natural reading rhythm READ ANYTHING - Open PDFs, EPUBs, HTML, Markdown, and plain text files - Paste any URL to speed read articles, blog posts, and web pages - Browse 60,000+ books from Project Gutenberg — built right in - Upload from your device or iCloud DESIGNED FOR READERS - Save and resume your reading progress automatically - Paragraph context keeps you oriented in the text - Dark mode reader that's easy on the eyes - Word-by-word navigation when paused - Built-in dictionary lookup - English and Spanish interface - no subscriptions and no ads - All files processed locally on your device - No account required, no tracking, no data collection - Open source and community driven Whether you're a student tackling textbooks, a professional keeping up with articles, or a book lover who wants to read more — SpeederReader helps you read faster without sacrificing comprehension. Download SpeederReader and start reading more books today.

Screenshots

SprintRead3 screens
SpeederReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SpeederReader at 5.0 against SprintRead's 1.0. On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SpeederReader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SprintRead versus SpeederReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSprintReadSpeederReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian MuellerJohn Ottenlips

In-app purchases

None

SprintRead

No in-app purchases

None

SpeederReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SprintRead free?
SprintRead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpeederReader free?
SpeederReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SprintRead or SpeederReader?
SpeederReader is rated higher. SprintRead averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SpeederReader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SprintRead or SpeederReader have ads?
Neither SprintRead nor SpeederReader shows ads.

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