Comparison

iReadr vs Speed Read by YComplex

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

Head to head
About

iReadr

Features
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iReadr helps you read everything faster — books, articles, PDFs, EPUBs, web pages, and documents. It's a speed reading app that displays text one word at a time at a fixed point on screen, a proven technique called RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) that eliminates eye movement so your brain can focus purely on comprehension. HOW IT WORKS Traditional reading requires your eyes to scan across lines, jump between paragraphs, and backtrack when you lose your place. This limits most people to 200-250 words per minute. iReadr removes these bottlenecks: - Words appear one at a time in a fixed position on screen - The Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) is highlighted — the natural fixation point where your eye focuses in each word - Adaptive timing gives longer words and punctuation extra display time for natural pacing - Adjustable speed from 100 to 1,000 WPM with quick presets With regular practice, readers comfortably reach 400-600+ WPM while maintaining comprehension. IMPORT ANYTHING - Add articles from any web URL — content is automatically extracted - Share links from Safari, Apple News, or any app using "Send to iReadr" - Import TXT, PDF, and EPUB files directly from your device - Clip articles from Safari using the built-in Safari Extension - Paste any text to start reading instantly TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - See total words read, daily reading time, average WPM, and reading streak - View charts of words read and WPM trends over the last 7 days - Review recent reading sessions with detailed stats DESIGNED FOR iOS - iCloud sync keeps your library and progress in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Home screen widget shows your last-read text with a one-tap Continue Reading shortcut - Read Aloud mode speaks each word as it appears using text-to-speech - Customizable highlight colors, font sizes, chunk sizes (1-3 words), and focus point position - Full support for Dark Mode and Dynamic Type - Available in 10 languages: English, Arabic, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Chinese Whether you're reading articles, books, research papers, or study materials — iReadr helps you get through it faster.

About

Speed Read by YComplex

This app helps you read faster by displaying words one at a time using Rapid Serial Visual Presentation. It trains your eyes to stay focused and reduces subvocalization. Import your own content or read web articles directly within the app.

Highlights
  • RSVP reader with focal letter highlighting
  • Adjustable reading speed (50-1000 WPM)
  • Import EPUB, PDF, TXT, Markdown
  • Read web articles via URL
  • Chapter navigation
  • Customizable fonts and dark theme
  • On-device library
Features
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Speed Read uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) to help you read faster. Words are displayed one at a time with a highlighted focal letter, training your eyes to stay centered and eliminating subvocalization — the habit that slows most readers down. Import your own books, articles, and documents in EPUB, PDF, TXT, or Markdown format. Paste any web URL and the app extracts the article text automatically. Your entire library lives on-device. Features: - RSVP reader with a color-highlighted focal letter for each word - Adjustable speed from 50 to 1,000 words per minute - Two play modes: Play/Pause or Press to Play (hold to read, release to stop) - Chapter navigation for multi-chapter EPUBs - Import documents: EPUB, PDF, TXT, and Markdown files - Read web articles by pasting a URL - 7 monospace font choices including JetBrains Mono, Fira Code, and Courier Prime - Adjustable font size - Reading position saved automatically — pick up where you left off - Pure black dark theme designed for OLED screens - No account required. All data stays on your device.

Screenshots

iReadr4 screens
Speed Read by YComplex3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Speed Read by YComplex at 15.1 against iReadr's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
iReadr versus Speed Read by YComplex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriReadrSpeed Read by YComplex
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShmoopi LLCYComplex Ltd

In-app purchases

None

iReadr

No in-app purchases

None

Speed Read by YComplex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iReadr free?
iReadr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speed Read by YComplex free?
Speed Read by YComplex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iReadr or Speed Read by YComplex have ads?
Neither iReadr nor Speed Read by YComplex shows ads.

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