Comparison

Text Editor Plus vs Speed Reader

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

Head to head
About

Text Editor Plus

Features
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Text Editor Plus is a powerful yet easy-to-use app designed for editing text, documents, and files on your iPhone. Whether you’re writing notes, editing documents, or making quick text changes, Text Editor Plus helps you get things done smoothly and efficiently. With a clean interface and lightweight performance, Text Editor Plus focuses on what matters most: writing and editing without distractions. You can open, edit, and save text files easily, making it perfect for everyday tasks, work, and personal use. Text Editor Plus is ideal for users who need a reliable text editor on the go. From simple notes and drafts to structured documents, the app provides a comfortable editing experience with fast loading and responsive controls. Designed for productivity, Text Editor Plus allows you to work with text files and documents anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re fixing a document, copying content, or creating new text, everything is just a few taps away. If you’re looking for a straightforward and dependable solution to edit text and documents on iOS, Text Editor Plus is the perfect choice.

About

Speed Reader

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Read a book a week. Without trying harder. Speed Reader uses RSVP β€” one word at a time, right where your eyes already focus. No scanning, no skimming. Just the words, at the pace you set. Most people double their reading speed in the first session. How it works Each word appears at its Optimal Recognition Point β€” the exact letter your brain locks onto first. Your eyes stop moving. Your comprehension stays sharp. You just read. Start simple, go deep Paste an article. Drop in a URL. Import an EPUB or PDF. Speed Reader strips everything else and gives you the text. Nothing to configure. Open the app, hit play. Built around your habit Your streak, your daily word count, your pace β€” all tracked automatically. The 7-day bar chart on the home screen shows exactly where you showed up and where you didn't. No guilt, just data. One price. Yours forever. No subscription. Unlock the full library, file imports, and every theme for a single one-time purchase. Pay once, read forever. What's included free: β€” Full RSVP reader, unlimited reading sessions β€” 3 sources in your library β€” URL and text paste β€” Reading streak and daily stats Unlock with Pro (one time payment): β€” Unlimited library β€” EPUB and PDF imports β€” Share articles directly from Safari, Books, and anywhere else β€” Full theme collection including Dark Sepia and Dark Beige β€” Complete reading history What to read first Speed Reader opens with a chapter of Walden by Thoreau. Public domain, beautifully written, long enough to show you what 400 words per minute actually feels like. Reading isn't the bottleneck. The pace you read at is. Read our privacy policy: https://speedreader.reddawn.app/privacy Our Terms and Conditions: https://speedreader.reddawn.app/toc

Screenshots

Text Editor Plus3 screens
Speed Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

Text Editor Plus and Speed Reader are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Text Editor Plus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Speed Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Text Editor Plus versus Speed Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText Editor PlusSpeed Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOmar AhmedBartu Altan

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Text Editor Plus

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Access (Weekly)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pro Access (Yearly)$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$99.99
1 purchases

Speed Reader

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Speed Reader$4.99

Questions

Is Text Editor Plus free?
Text Editor Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speed Reader free?
Speed Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Text Editor Plus or Speed Reader have ads?
Neither Text Editor Plus nor Speed Reader shows ads.

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