Blitzr vs Readlio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Blitzr
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Still reading like it's 2005? Your brain deserves an upgrade. Blitzr is an RSVP speed reader for PDFs, EPUBs, Word docs, and web articles. It flashes one word at a time in a fixed spot β no eye-jumping, no losing your place β so you read faster, with sharper focus. - Your pace: start at 250 WPM, climb past 600 as your brain adapts - Smart pauses at sentence and clause boundaries β speed without sacrificing comprehension - One reader, every format: EPUB, PDF, .docx, web articles, plain text, and free Project Gutenberg titles How RSVP Works Your eyes normally jump between words and back over what you've read β that's what slows you down. RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) shows one word at a time in the same spot, so your eyes stop hunting and your focus locks in. Smart pauses at sentence and clause boundaries keep the meaning intact, even as you speed up. Whether you're a student drowning in PDFs or a professional chasing deadlines, Blitzr turns you into an accelerated reader β minus the stress. One Reader, Every Format - EPUB books, with inline illustrations - PDFs, including textbooks and research papers - Word documents (.docx), with inline images - Web articles β just share a link to Blitzr - Plain text and free Project Gutenberg titles - Clean, minimal interface built for long reading sessions Use Cases - Study PDFs β research papers, textbook chapters, lecture notes - Read EPUB books β your library, or free Gutenberg titles - Articles & web text β share a link, speed-read it - Work documents β reports, briefs, Word docs Train Your Brain (Yes, Really) - Improve focus and comprehension - Build consistent reading habits - Finish books faster than ever - Spend less time scrolling, more time learning Features That Matter - Adjustable speed controls (go slow or go supersonic) - Multiple modes: RSVP, Highlight, Classic, and Teleprompter - Distraction-free interface - Fully private β your data stays on your device FAQ Q: Will speed reading hurt my comprehension? A: Not if you build up gradually. Start at a pace you fully understand, then nudge the speed up only when you can still follow along. The built-in pauses do a lot of the work for you. Q: What if I can't keep up? A: Just lower the WPM. Blitzr is yours to pace β slow and steady is how the habit builds. Q: Does Blitzr work offline? A: Yes. Imported files stay on your device, and your reading data is fully private. Getting Started 1. Import a file (EPUB, PDF, Word, or text) or share an article to Blitzr 2. Set your reading speed 3. Start your RSVP journey No complicated setup. No learning curve. Blitzr is more than an EPUB reader or RSVP app β it's your shortcut to reading smarter, faster, and better. Download now and finally win the battle against your reading list. β PDF rendering powered by Xodo PDF Reader and Editor.
Readlio
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Most speed-reading apps hand you an empty box and a stopwatch. Readlio comes with 70,000+ free books and every Wikipedia article plus six training games, two reading modes, and a comprehension check that tells you whether you actually understood what you just sped through. READING FAST IS EASY. REMEMBERING IT IS THE HARD PART. Classic RSVP flashes one word at a time at a fixed focal point. It's fast but research shows that removing your ability to glance back hurts comprehension. So Readlio gives you a second mode. Highlight Flow keeps the entire text on the page while a highlight travels through it at your chosen speed. Slightly slower, dramatically better recall, and you can always look back at the sentence you just passed. Switch between them any time. Your place is kept. SOMETHING TO READ, INCLUDED β’ 70,000+ public domain books from Project G β’ Every Wikipedia article, in five languages β’ Import your own PDF, EPUB, DOCX or TXT β’ Paste text or load any web article β’ Everything you open is cached for offline TRAIN, DON'T JUST MEASURE β’ Schulte tables for peripheral vision β’ Peripheral vision, chunking and eye-tracki β’ Anti-subvocalization practice β’ Memory and recall games β’ A 60-second warm-up before every session β’ Adaptive speed that adjusts your WPM based BUILT TO KEEP YOU COMING BACK β’ Daily reading goal with a gentle reminder only on days you haven't hit it β’ Streaks, with a weekly streak freeze so onth β’ 17 achievements, XP and levels β’ Weekly league tiers β’ Full statistics: words, time, speed, and progress per document MADE FOR EVERY READER β’ Dyslexia mode with Open Dyslexic β’ Adjustable letter spacing and line spacing β’ High contrast option β’ 28 reading fonts, or import your own β’ 12 reading themes β’ Read-aloud with the iOS voice of your choice β’ Full app in English, TΓΌrkΓ§e, EspaΓ±ol, Deut YOUR READING IS YOURS No account. No sign-up. No tracking across other apps. Readlio is free to use, including the full library and all six training games. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://tahakoyuturk.github.io/readlio-legal/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://tahakoyuturk.github.io/readlio-legal/terms.html
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Verdict
Blitzr and Readlio 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
Both are free to download. Blitzr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Readlio sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Blitzr | Readlio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fixonal PTE Ltd. | Taha KOYUTURK |
In-app purchases
Blitzr
- Blitzr Pro Lifetime$5.99
Readlio
- Readlio Lite - Monthly$1.991 Month
- Readlio Lite for 3 Months$4.993 Months
- Readily Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
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- Readlio Lite: Speed Reading$9.991 Year
- Readlio Premium - 3 Months$12.993 Months
- Readlio Premium: Read Faster$14.991 Year
- Lifetime$29.99








