Reedit RSVP vs Speed Read by YComplex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Reedit RSVP
This app uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) to display words one at a time, eliminating eye movement to significantly increase reading speed and focus. It's designed to help users consume text content more efficiently, from articles to books.
- Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP)
- Read 2-3x faster
- Improved focus
- Reduced eye strain
- Adjustable reading speed
- Paste or import text
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Read Faster. Absorb More. Reedit Changes Everything. Reedit transforms the way you consume text using Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) — a scientifically-backed speed reading technique that displays words one at a time in a fixed position on your screen. The Problem with Traditional Reading When you read the traditional way, your eyes constantly jump across the page — moving from word to word, line to line. This eye movement, called saccading, is the single biggest bottleneck slowing down your reading speed. Your brain can process information far faster than your eyes can physically move. The RSVP Solution Reedit eliminates this bottleneck entirely. Instead of your eyes chasing words, words come to you. Each word appears in the same spot, allowing your eyes to stay perfectly still while your brain does what it does best — absorbing information at incredible speeds. Why Reedit? • Read 2-3x Faster — Most people read around 200-250 words per minute. With RSVP, you can comfortably reach 400-600 WPM or more with practice. • Better Focus — One word at a time means fewer distractions. No more losing your place or re-reading paragraphs. • Less Eye Strain — Your eyes stay relaxed in a fixed position, reducing fatigue during long reading sessions. • Train Your Brain — Start at your comfortable pace and gradually increase speed as your comprehension adapts. Perfect For: • Articles and news content • Books and long-form writing • Study materials and research papers • Emails and documents • Anything you need to read faster How It Works Simply paste or import your text into Reedit, set your preferred reading speed, and tap play. Words flow to you one at a time at your chosen pace. Pause anytime, adjust speed on the fly, and pick up right where you left off. Your Reading, Reimagined Whether you're a student trying to get through coursework, a professional staying on top of industry reading, or simply someone who wants to read more books in less time — Reedit gives you the tools to consume text content more efficiently than ever before. Download Reedit today and discover what speed reading really feels like.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Reedit RSVP at 4 against Speed Read by YComplex's 1. On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Reedit RSVP against 5.0 for Speed Read by YComplex. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Reedit RSVP | Speed Read by YComplex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Shanley | YComplex Ltd |
Customer experience
Reedit RSVP
Speed Read by YComplex
In-app purchases
Reedit RSVP
No in-app purchases
Speed Read by YComplex
No in-app purchases







