Comparison

Rabbit Reader vs Read Fast

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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
Read full description

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 — 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

Read Fast

This app helps you read faster by displaying words sequentially in the center of the screen, reducing subvocalization and improving focus. It supports various file formats and tracks your reading progress to build a consistent habit.

Highlights
  • Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) engine
  • Breaks subvocalization bottleneck
  • Import EPUB, PDF, TXT, and pasted text
  • Track daily streaks and WPM
  • Reduces eye fatigue
  • Local device processing for privacy
Features
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STOP READING. START ABSORBING. Most people read at about the same speed they speak. The reason is subvocalization: the small inner voice that sounds out every word. Absorb is built to break that bottleneck and change how you move through text. Absorb uses an advanced Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) engine. Instead of making your eyes scan back and forth across a page, it shows words one after another in the same spot and highlights each word's Optimal Recognition Point. Your gaze stays centered, your focus stays locked, and text moves straight into visual processing. WHY READERS USE ABSORB STEADY FOCUS: The rapid display leaves less room for wandering attention and helps you enter a steady reading flow. BUILD THE HABIT: Track daily streaks, average WPM, reading time, and progress so speed becomes something you can actually train. BRING YOUR OWN BOOKS: Import EPUB, PDF, TXT, and pasted text from your device. LESS EYE FATIGUE: Stop losing your place. Sit back, watch the center, and let the book come to you. PRIVATE BY DESIGN: Processing happens locally on your device. Your files and reading data do not leave your phone. Absorb offers monthly access and a one-time Lifetime unlock. Full access requires a subscription or Lifetime unlock. Download Absorb, import your first book, and finish it tonight. Terms: https://absorb-app-ncmw.onrender.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Rabbit Reader4 screens
Read Fast4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Rabbit Reader versus Read Fast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRabbit ReaderRead Fast
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB164 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperREYNALDO TOLENTOMaksym Horoszczak

Customer experience

Rabbit Reader

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

Read Fast

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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

Read Fast

Subscriptions2
  • Absorb$4.991 Month
  • Absorb Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Absorb Pro Lifetime$69.99

Questions

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

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