Slit vs Speed Read Anything
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Slit
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Read articles faster with RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) — 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 — tap to play/pause - Offline reading — articles are stored locally on your device - No accounts or subscriptions required
Speed Read Anything
Enhance your reading speed and comprehension with a unique RSVP method. Access content from URLs, social media, books, and documents. Track your progress and improve vocabulary with built-in exercises.
- RSVP reading technology
- Read from URLs, social media, and files
- Adjustable reading speed up to 1000 WPM
- Customizable chunk sizes and fonts
- Reading stats and progress tracking
- Speed tests and vocabulary quizzes
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SpeedRead uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology to help you read faster and retain more — one word at a time, at your own pace. WHAT YOU CAN SPEED READ: • Any URL or pasted text • X (Twitter) posts and threads • Substack articles • RSS feeds from your favorite sites • Classic books from Project Gutenberg • Imported EPUB and PDF files • The Bible • AI-generated news summaries • Vocabulary & burst training exercises FEATURES: • Adjustable reading speed up to 1000 WPM • Customizable chunk sizes and fonts • Reading stats and progress tracking • Speed tests and burst training • Vocabulary quizzes • Bookmarks • Share extension — speed read from any app • One-time purchase, no subscriptions ever 5 free reads included so you can try before you buy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slit at none against Speed Read Anything's 1. Speed Read Anything's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Speed Read Anything sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Slit asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Slit | Speed Read Anything |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Timur Badretdinov | QUINTILIAN LLC |
In-app purchases
Slit
No in-app purchases
Speed Read Anything
- Speed Read Pro — Lifetime Access$6.99
