Comparison

Slit vs ReadPup

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

Head to head
About

Slit

Features
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Read articles faster with RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) โ€” a word-by-word speed reading method that eliminates eye movement and keeps you focused. Import articles from any app using the iOS Share extension or paste a URL directly. Slit extracts the article content automatically and presents it one word at a time at 300 words per minute with intelligent pacing that adjusts for word length, punctuation, and reading flow. Key features: - Share extension for one-tap import from Safari and other apps - Smart content extraction that pulls clean article text from web pages - Dynamic pacing for comfortable reading - Automatic progress tracking with resume from where you left off - Full-screen, distraction-free reading experience - Gesture-based controls โ€” tap to play/pause - Offline reading โ€” articles are stored locally on your device - No accounts or subscriptions required

About

ReadPup

Features
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ReadPup reads web pages aloud. Perfect for articles, novels, and language learning. HOW TO USE: 1. Open any browser (Safari, Chrome, Edge, Firefox) 2. Navigate to any article or novel 3. Tap Share, then select ReadPup 4. Tap Play to listen! FEATURES: - Text-to-speech for any webpage - Auto-continue to next chapter - Supports English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) - Background playback PREMIUM - BILINGUAL MODE: Learn while you listen! Each sentence is read in the original language, then translated. Perfect for language learners.

Screenshots

Slit4 screens
ReadPup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slit at none against ReadPup's 1. ReadPup's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. ReadPup sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Slit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Slit versus ReadPup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlitReadPup
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS26.217.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size13 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTimur BadretdinovChitung Chi

In-app purchases

None

Slit

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ReadPup

One-time1
  • Premium - Bilingual Mode$2.99

Questions

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

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