Ripple Speed Reading vs expt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
expt
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expt is a beautiful, distraction-free reader for all your local files. Import EPUBs, PDFs, comics, text files, and more — everything opens in a clean, focused reading experience designed for deep reading. **Read Everything** • EPUB books with chapter navigation and search • PDF documents with native rendering • CBZ and CBR comic archives with page-turn viewer • Plain text, Markdown, CSV, code files, and HTML • ZIP archives with image grid browser **Designed for Reading** • Six reader themes: Light, Sepia, Dark, Solarized, Nord, Ink • Adjustable font, size, line height, and margins • Distraction-free mode hides all chrome • Reading progress tracked automatically **Organize Your Library** • Create series to group related files in reading order • Label and filter files by type, status, or custom tags • Search across your entire library by title or author • Track reading streaks and daily stats **Built for Apple** • Native iOS design with dark and light mode • iPad support with adaptive layouts • iCloud sync for reading positions across devices • Text-to-speech with language detection **Your Files, Your Device** • 100% local — no cloud storage, no accounts, no tracking • Import via Files app, Share Sheet, or drag and drop • Files stay on your device in the app sandbox
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: expt at none against Ripple Speed Reading's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Ripple Speed Reading sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. expt asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Ripple Speed Reading | expt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raindrop Digital LLC | Arthur Park |
In-app purchases
Ripple Speed Reading
- Ripple Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Ripple Pro Annual$29.991 Year
- Ripple Pro Lifetime$79.99
expt
No in-app purchases
