Comparison

Slit vs SpeedRead

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

SpeedRead

Features
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Read faster. Learn more. One minute a day. Speed Read trains your brain to read faster using short, daily sessions, so you can absorb more books, ideas, and information in less time. How it works: Speed Read uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP), a proven technique that displays one word at a time in the centre of your screen. Each word flashes at your chosen speed, measured in words per minute (WPM). A highlighted letter keeps your eyes fixed in one place, eliminating unnecessary eye movement and letting your brain process text much faster. One minute a day Each session takes about one minute. That's it. Over time, as your brain adapts, you gradually increase your WPM and become a noticeably faster reader. Track your progress Inside the app you can track your reading speed, daily practice sessions, progress over time, and streaks so you stay consistent. Why it matters: Reading is one of the most powerful ways to learn. Faster reading means more books, more ideas, and more knowledge, applied to your goals, your career, and your life. Small daily improvements compound. Start today. UBSCRIPTION INFORMATION A Speedread subscription is required for full access to the app. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID Account Settings. Terms of Use โ€” https://www.getspeedread.app/terms Privacy Policy โ€” https://www.getspeedread.app/privacy Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you. Reach us at getspeedread@gmail.com

Screenshots

Slit4 screens
SpeedRead3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slit at none against SpeedRead's 2. SpeedRead's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price and ads 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. SpeedRead sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Slit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Slit versus SpeedRead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlitSpeedRead
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS26.215.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size13 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimur BadretdinovNiall Wade

In-app purchases

None

Slit

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SpeedRead

Subscriptions2
  • SpeedRead Monthly$7.991 Month
  • SpeedRead Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

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

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