Comparison

Rabbit Reader vs Simple Speed Reader

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
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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 — 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

Simple Speed Reader

Enhance your reading efficiency with a clean, distraction-free interface. This app helps you read documents, news, and books faster by presenting text in manageable chunks and allowing adjustable reading speeds. It supports various import options and includes a continuous reading mode for news.

Highlights
  • Import and read PDF documents
  • Continuous reading mode for news
  • Preloaded public domain books
  • Clean, minimal reading interface
  • Adjustable reading pace
  • Document library support
Features
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Simple Speed Reader helps you read documents, news and books faster with a distraction-free interface designed for focus. Import supported documents, open them instantly, and read one chunk at a time in a clean presentation that keeps your attention on the text. Adjust reading speed to match your pace and move through long documents with less friction. Read through the news with continuous reading mode, where you'll be automatically guided through all articles you haven't read so you can get caught up quickly. Features: - Import and read PDF documents - Read through up-to-date news articles - Continuous reading mode for news articles - Public domain books all preloaded - Clean, minimal reading interface - Speed-reading presentation for better focus - Adjustable reading pace - Works on iPhone and iPad - File access with document library support - Other content coming soon! Simple Speed Reader is built for students, professionals, and anyone who wants a more efficient way to read.

Screenshots

Rabbit Reader4 screens
Simple Speed Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Speed Reader at none against Rabbit Reader's 3. Rabbit Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rabbit Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Simple Speed Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rabbit Reader versus Simple Speed Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRabbit ReaderSimple Speed Reader
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 purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB13 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperREYNALDO TOLENTOLiving Wire LLC

Customer experience

Rabbit Reader

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

Simple Speed Reader

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
None

Simple Speed Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rabbit Reader free?
Rabbit Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Speed Reader free?
Simple Speed Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rabbit Reader or Simple Speed Reader have ads?
Neither Rabbit Reader nor Simple Speed Reader shows ads.

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