Comparison

Rabbit Reader vs Ripple Speed Reading

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

Head to head
About

Rabbit Reader

Enhance your reading skills with a comprehensive trainer offering multiple reading modes and customization options. Access a vast library of free books and engage in six training games to improve speed, retention, and focus. Track your progress with detailed statistics and achievements.

Highlights
  • Multiple reading modes (Page, Highlighted, Word, Chunk)
  • Customizable reading speed (40-1000 WPM)
  • Extensive theme and font options
  • Built-in library with TXT and EPUB import
  • Access to 1000+ free public domain books
  • Six speed reading training games
  • Detailed reading statistics and progress tracking
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Rabbit Reader is a complete speed reading trainer that helps you read faster, retain more, and build a lasting reading habit. FOUR READING MODES - Page Mode: Full-page reading with paragraph formatting and styled chapter headings - Highlighted Reading: Word-by-word highlighting at your chosen WPM β€” past words dim, current word glows, pages auto-advance - Word Mode: Single-word RSVP with optional ORP focus letter highlighting for maximum speed - Chunk Mode: Multi-word RSVP displaying 3-12 words with smart sentence-aware chunking CUSTOMIZE EVERYTHING - Reading speed from 40 to 1000 WPM with stepper controls - 13 reader themes (8 dark, 5 light) including Pure Dark, Night Owl, Sepia, Sage, and more - 11 fonts: System, Georgia, Palatino, Times New Roman, Helvetica, Verdana, Bookerly, and more - Adjustable font size (12-40pt) - ORP (Optimal Recognition Point) focus letter highlighting - Word background highlighting toggle - Haptic feedback on every interaction PRO READER FEATURES - Bookmarks: Save multiple positions per book with custom labels and 5 color options. Jump back instantly. - Highlights & Notes: Highlight text in 5 colors, add notes, browse all highlights, and tap to navigate. - Table of Contents: Auto-detected chapters from EPUB metadata and content. Jump to any chapter. - Progress Scrubber: Drag to seek anywhere with chapter boundary haptic ticks and live preview. BUILT-IN LIBRARY - Import your own TXT and EPUB files - Archive your books - Reading progress displayed on every book card - Automatic formatting cleanup - Welcome book included for new users DISCOVER 1000+ FREE BOOKS - Browse public domain classics from Project Gutenberg - 18 categories: Fiction, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Horror, Adventure, History, Biography, Philosophy, Poetry, Science, and more - Search by title or author - One-tap download to your library SIX TRAINING GAMES - Sprint Reader: 23 levels from 150 to 700 WPM with comprehension questions - Eye Gym: 11 exercises for saccades, smooth pursuit, peripheral awareness, and reading patterns (Z, F, S-curve). 4 workout modes. - Word Shape Detective: 15 levels training instant word recognition from 500ms to 25ms - Peripheral Pro: 10 research-backed levels expanding your visual span - Fade Master: 15 levels where text fades as you read, eliminating regression - Test Your WPM: Measure your speed with comprehension scoring and effective WPM calculation ACHIEVEMENTS & PROGRESSION - 23 unlockable achievements for speed, accuracy, streaks, and XP milestones - XP earned from every completed exercise - Reading and exercise streaks tracked daily - Level progression across all training games DETAILED READING STATS - Total words read, reading time, and average WPM - Books completed count - Current and longest reading streaks - Last 7 days reading chart and 8-week WPM trend - Consistency score and per-session history CLOUD SYNC & OFFLINE SUPPORT - Sync books, position, stats, bookmarks, highlights, and settings across devices - Offline-first: everything works without internet and syncs when connected - Works fully without an account in local-only mode PREMIUM UNLOCKS - EPUB file imports (free: TXT only) - Full Discover library (1000+ books) - Reading speeds up to 1000 WPM (free: up to 350) - All 13 reader themes (free: 2 themes) - Unlimited bookmarks and highlights (free: 3 per book) - Eye Gym, Word Shape Detective, Peripheral Pro, and Fade Master Available as monthly, annual (with 3-day free trial), or lifetime purchase. Sprint Reader, Test Your WPM, and all core reading features are free forever. Terms of Use (EULA): https://apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rabbitreaderapp.com/privacy

About

Ripple Speed Reading

This app helps you read faster by displaying words one at a time in a fixed position, keeping your eyes still and mind focused. Import web articles and DRM-free EPUB books to improve comprehension with a distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • Single-word, fixed-point reading
  • Adjustable speed (50-1000 WPM)
  • Import web articles and EPUBs
  • Automatic chapter detection
  • Minimal, calming interface
  • Light, dark, and neutral themes
Features
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Read at the speed of thought. Ripple transforms the way you read. Instead of scanning lines of text, each word appears one at a time in a fixed positionβ€”keeping your eyes still and your mind focused. Designed for clarity, control, and deep reading. HOW IT WORKS β€’ Single-word, fixed-point reading β€’ Adjustable speed from 50–1000 WPM β€’ Real-time control with smooth playback β€’ Dynamic word scaling for perfect alignment Your eyes stay steady. Your comprehension improves. IMPORT WHAT YOU READ β€’ Web articles from any link β€’ EPUB books (DRM Free) β€’ Automatic chapter detection for structured books Read long-form content without distraction. BUILT FOR FOCUS β€’ Minimal, calming interface β€’ Light, dark, and neutral themes β€’ Resume where you left off β€’ Table of contents for books No clutter. No feeds. No noise. Just reading.

Screenshots

Rabbit Reader4 screens
Ripple Speed Reading4 screens

Verdict

The call

Rabbit Reader and Ripple Speed Reading are too close to call on the numbers: across 7 compared parameters β€” price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Rabbit Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Ripple Speed Reading sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Rabbit Reader versus Ripple Speed Reading: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRabbit ReaderRipple Speed Reading
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size39 MB67 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperREYNALDO TOLENTORaindrop Digital LLC

Customer experience

Rabbit Reader

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ripple Speed Reading

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Rabbit Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly PRO+$4.991 Month
  • Annual PRO+3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Rabbit Reader PRO+ Lifetime$89.99
3 purchases

Ripple Speed Reading

Subscriptions2
  • Ripple Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Ripple Pro Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ripple Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Rabbit Reader free?
Rabbit Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ripple Speed Reading free?
Ripple Speed Reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rabbit Reader or Ripple Speed Reading have ads?
Neither Rabbit Reader nor Ripple Speed Reading shows ads.

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