Comparison

Ripple Speed Reading vs Wisp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 positionβ€”keeping your eyes still and your mind focused. Designed for clarity, control, and deep reading. HOW IT WORKS β€’ Single-word, fixed-point reading β€’ Adjustable speed from 50–1000 WPM β€’ Real-time control with smooth playback β€’ Dynamic word scaling for perfect alignment Your eyes stay steady. Your comprehension improves. IMPORT WHAT YOU READ β€’ Web articles from any link β€’ EPUB books (DRM Free) β€’ Automatic chapter detection for structured books Read long-form content without distraction. BUILT FOR FOCUS β€’ Minimal, calming interface β€’ Light, dark, and neutral themes β€’ Resume where you left off β€’ Table of contents for books No clutter. No feeds. No noise. Just reading.

About

Wisp

Features
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Wisp is a calm auto-scroll reader: the text rises at exactly the pace you set while your eyes stay near the centre of the screen. No page turns, no tapping, no losing your place. Bring your own books and PDFs β€” or send Wisp any web article and let that flow too. This is not word-flashing (RSVP). It is a continuous, natural flow β€” so you keep comprehension and the rhythm of real sentences. WHY WISP β€’ Auto-scroll that respects your reading β€” one smooth, continuous stream. β€’ Set your speed in words per minute; change it live with a slide. β€’ Tap to pause or resume. Drag to jump anywhere, then flow on. β€’ Focused mode spotlights the active line β€” tune the focus strength to your eyes (Pro). β€’ Your speed and your place are remembered for every book. β€’ Four paper tones (white, warm, dim and true black) and a choice of typeface, previewed live as you set them. β€’ Pause and look away: when you resume, the text eases back to your pace instead of jumping to full speed. β€’ Set an optional session goal, and see time left at your own pace instead of percentages. READ ANYTHING β€” ARTICLES FROM THE WEB β€’ Share a page from Safari, or paste a link, and Wisp strips it down to clean reading text. β€’ Filter your library to just articles, each with the time it takes at your pace, so you know what a five-minute gap can hold. β€’ Once saved, an article reads offline β€” no connection, no tracking, no clutter. YOUR LIBRARY β€’ Import your own TXT, EPUB and PDF files. β€’ Bookmark any spot, add a note about the thought that pulled you away, and return to it exactly. β€’ Local-first: everything stays on your device. No account, no sign-up. LISTEN (Pro) β€’ Have any book or article read aloud, right on your device and fully offline. β€’ The page follows the voice and the spoken sentence is highlighted, so you never lose your place. β€’ Set the narration pace from 0.5Γ— to 2Γ—. Natural on-device voices for English and Turkish; system voices cover many more languages. FREE & PRO β€’ Your first 5 books are free, plus 5 web articles every month. β€’ Go Pro for unlimited books and articles, Listen, focus-strength tuning, and more β€” as a yearly or monthly subscription. Made for ADHD and focus reading, dyslexia, studying, and anyone who reads better when the words come to them. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wisp.ozersubasi.com/privacy Wisp Pro is offered as an auto-renewable Yearly or Monthly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings

Screenshots

Ripple Speed Reading4 screens
Wisp4 screens

Verdict

The call

Ripple Speed Reading and Wisp 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Ripple Speed Reading sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Wisp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Ripple Speed Reading versus Wisp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRipple Speed ReadingWisp
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyβ€”Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size67 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaindrop Digital LLCOZER SUBASI

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
3 purchases

Wisp

Subscriptions2
  • Wisp Pro β€” Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Wisp Pro β€” Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Wisp Pro β€” Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Ripple Speed Reading free?
Ripple Speed Reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wisp free?
Wisp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ripple Speed Reading or Wisp have ads?
Neither Ripple Speed Reading nor Wisp shows ads.

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