Comparison

Ripple Speed Reading vs Simple Speed Reader

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

Head to head
About

Ripple Speed Reading

This app helps you read faster by displaying words one at a time in a fixed position, keeping your eyes still and mind focused. Import web articles and DRM-free EPUB books to improve comprehension with a distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • Single-word, fixed-point reading
  • Adjustable speed (50-1000 WPM)
  • Import web articles and EPUBs
  • Automatic chapter detection
  • Minimal, calming interface
  • Light, dark, and neutral themes
Features
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Read at the speed of thought. Ripple transforms the way you read. Instead of scanning lines of text, each word appears one at a time in a fixed position—keeping your eyes still and your mind focused. Designed for clarity, control, and deep reading. HOW IT WORKS • Single-word, fixed-point reading • Adjustable speed from 50–1000 WPM • Real-time control with smooth playback • Dynamic word scaling for perfect alignment Your eyes stay steady. Your comprehension improves. IMPORT WHAT YOU READ • Web articles from any link • EPUB books (DRM Free) • Automatic chapter detection for structured books Read long-form content without distraction. BUILT FOR FOCUS • Minimal, calming interface • Light, dark, and neutral themes • Resume where you left off • Table of contents for books No clutter. No feeds. No noise. Just reading.

About

Simple Speed Reader

Enhance your reading efficiency with a clean, distraction-free interface. This app helps you read documents, news, and books faster by presenting text in manageable chunks and allowing adjustable reading speeds. It supports various import options and includes a continuous reading mode for news.

Highlights
  • Import and read PDF documents
  • Continuous reading mode for news
  • Preloaded public domain books
  • Clean, minimal reading interface
  • Adjustable reading pace
  • Document library support
Features
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Simple Speed Reader helps you read documents, news and books faster with a distraction-free interface designed for focus. Import supported documents, open them instantly, and read one chunk at a time in a clean presentation that keeps your attention on the text. Adjust reading speed to match your pace and move through long documents with less friction. Read through the news with continuous reading mode, where you'll be automatically guided through all articles you haven't read so you can get caught up quickly. Features: - Import and read PDF documents - Read through up-to-date news articles - Continuous reading mode for news articles - Public domain books all preloaded - Clean, minimal reading interface - Speed-reading presentation for better focus - Adjustable reading pace - Works on iPhone and iPad - File access with document library support - Other content coming soon! Simple Speed Reader is built for students, professionals, and anyone who wants a more efficient way to read.

Screenshots

Ripple Speed Reading4 screens
Simple Speed Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Speed Reader at none against Ripple Speed Reading's 3. Ripple Speed Reading's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Ripple Speed Reading sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Simple Speed Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ripple Speed Reading versus Simple Speed Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRipple Speed ReadingSimple Speed Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB13 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRaindrop Digital LLCLiving Wire LLC

Customer experience

Ripple Speed Reading

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Simple Speed Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ripple Speed Reading

Subscriptions2
  • Ripple Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Ripple Pro Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ripple Pro Lifetime$79.99
None

Simple Speed Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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