periods. vs Speed Read by YComplex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
periods.
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Read faster. Understand more. One word at a time. periods. uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) to deliver text at a fixed point so your eyes stay still and your brain does the reading. Import any article, PDF, or EPUB — or paste text directly — and read it at speeds you didn't think were possible. • Adaptive pacing adjusts timing based on word length and punctuation • On-device comprehension checks powered by Apple Intelligence • Focus Score tracks consistency, endurance, and speed over time • Daily challenge with a fresh passage every day • Reading streaks and detailed stats • Dark mode with a warm, comfortable palette • No accounts required — works offline, everything stays on your device Start at 300 words per minute. Push from there.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Speed Read by YComplex at 15.1 against periods.'s 26.2. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | periods. | Speed Read by YComplex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jordan Eromonsele | YComplex Ltd |
In-app purchases
periods.
No in-app purchases
Speed Read by YComplex
No in-app purchases









