Comparison

iReadr vs Speed Reader

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

Head to head
About

iReadr

Features
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iReadr helps you read everything faster โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” iReadr helps you get through it faster.

About

Speed Reader

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Read a book a week. Without trying harder. Speed Reader uses RSVP โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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: โ€” Full RSVP reader, unlimited reading sessions โ€” 3 sources in your library โ€” URL and text paste โ€” Reading streak and daily stats Unlock with Pro (one time payment): โ€” Unlimited library โ€” EPUB and PDF imports โ€” Share articles directly from Safari, Books, and anywhere else โ€” Full theme collection including Dark Sepia and Dark Beige โ€” 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

iReadr4 screens
Speed Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iReadr at none against Speed Reader's 1. Speed Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Speed Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iReadr asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
iReadr versus Speed Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriReadrSpeed Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size8 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShmoopi LLCBartu Altan

In-app purchases

None

iReadr

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Speed Reader

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Speed Reader$4.99

Questions

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

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