Stasis vs Nimbus Speed Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stasis
This minimalist speed reader uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) to stream text through a single focal point, eliminating eye movement for faster, more focused reading. Import your books and track your progress with a clean, distraction-free interface.
- RSVP text streaming
- Adjustable reading speed (50-1000 WPM)
- Paced comprehension with micro-pauses
- Distraction-free interface
- OLED Dark Mode
- Import EPUB, PDF, Plain Text
- Reading statistics dashboard
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Stasis: The Quiet Way to Read Fast. One word. One point of stillness. Stasis is a reading sanctuary — a minimalist RSVP speed reader that streams your books through a single focal point. Your eyes stay still. Your mind moves fast. The Science of Stillness Traditional reading is quietly exhausting. Your eyes leap from word to word, stumble, circle back — most of your energy spent on the journey, not the meaning. Stasis removes the journey. Each word arrives exactly where your eyes already rest, and your brain processes language at its natural, unhurried speed. Focus, Refined — The RSVP engine: fluid delivery from 50 to 1,000 WPM — Paced comprehension: micro-pauses that breathe with the punctuation, so speed never costs understanding — An interface that vanishes: no scrolling, no page-turns, no noise — Ambient sound: rain, fireplace, birdsong — a room tone for your reading — OLED-deep themes and serif typography, tuned for long sessions For Every Kind of Reader Restless attention, wandering focus, or dyslexia — the portal meets you where you are. Choose from curated reading fonts including OpenDyslexic, Atkinson Hyperlegible, and Lexend. Your Library, Accelerated Import EPUBs and PDFs or paste any text. Chapters, table of contents, and progress are preserved — your "to-read" pile quietly becomes a "finished" list. A Habit, Not a Chore Streaks that forgive. Monthly reading reports that celebrate what you did — never guilt for what you didn't. Watch your pace grow, then share your month as a single beautiful card. Everywhere You Read A free account backs up your library and syncs your progress across devices. Close the app on the train, reopen it on the couch — the next word is waiting. Read faster. Stay longer. That's Stasis.
Nimbus Speed Reader
This app functions as a comprehensive e-reader, allowing you to import EPUBs, PDFs, and web articles into a single library. It features a speed reading mode that can triple your reading speed, with adjustable pace and chunk size for a personalized experience.
- Import EPUB, PDF, web articles
- Adjustable speed reading (WPM, chunk size)
- Distraction-free focus mode
- Automatic progress tracking
- Multiple visual palettes (light/dark mode)
- Integrated e-reader library
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Nimbus Speed Reader is a full e-reader with built-in speed reading. Import your EPUBs, PDFs, and web articles into one library, then switch into speed mode and read up to 3x faster — at a words-per-minute pace and chunk size you control. Full E-Reader Library: - Import and read EPUBs, PDFs, web articles, and documents, all organized in one place. Adjustable Speed Reading: - Set your own words per minute pace and chunk size, and fine-tune it on the fly right from the reader controls. Distraction-Free Focus Mode: - Strip away everything but the words when you want to lock in and read with zero friction. Automatic Progress Tracking: - Always know exactly where you left off, down to the word, and see your reading stats over time. Multiple Visual Palettes: - Choose from a range of beautiful themes, each built for both light and dark mode, so reading feels comfortable at any time of day. Why it's great: - Nimbus Reader gives you a real library and a real reader, not just a gimmick. Read normally when you want to savor it, or switch into speed mode when you want to move fast, all without leaving the app. Nimbus Reader Pro is an optional auto-renewable subscription available as Pro Weekly (1 week), Pro Monthly (1 month) and Pro Annual (1 year). Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://readnimbus.com/support/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stasis at none against Nimbus Speed Reader's 3. Stasis also leads on ratings volume (65 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Nimbus Speed Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Nimbus Speed Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Stasis asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Stasis against 5.0 for Nimbus Speed Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stasis has 65 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Stasis's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nimbus Speed Reader's.
Stasis ships an update every 5 days, Nimbus Speed Reader every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Stasis | Nimbus Speed Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (65 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 96.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 65 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleksandr Iatsenko | Raul Perez |
Customer experience
Stasis
Nimbus Speed Reader
In-app purchases
Stasis
No in-app purchases
Nimbus Speed Reader
- Pro Weekly14 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Pro Monthly14 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Pro Annual14 Days trial$29.991 Year








