Comparison

Stasis vs SpeederReader

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

SpeederReader

This app uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) to display words one at a time, allowing users to read significantly faster. It supports various file formats and offers a distraction-free reading experience with adjustable speeds and helpful visual cues.

Highlights
  • Adjustable reading speed up to 750 WPM
  • RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation)
  • Supports PDF, EPUB, HTML, Markdown, TXT
  • Read articles from URLs
  • Access Project Gutenberg books
  • Automatic progress saving
  • Dark mode
Features
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Read faster. Read more. Finish books in half the time. SpeederReader uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) — a proven speed reading technique that displays one word at a time at your chosen pace. No eye movement, no distractions, just pure reading speed. Most readers reach 2–3x their normal reading speed within minutes. SPEED READING MADE SIMPLE - Read at up to 750 words per minute - Adjustable speed from 50 to 750 WPM - Gold-highlighted Optimal Recognition Point guides your eye to the right letter instantly - Flow mode slows at punctuation to match natural reading rhythm READ ANYTHING - Open PDFs, EPUBs, HTML, Markdown, and plain text files - Paste any URL to speed read articles, blog posts, and web pages - Browse 60,000+ books from Project Gutenberg — built right in - Upload from your device or iCloud DESIGNED FOR READERS - Save and resume your reading progress automatically - Paragraph context keeps you oriented in the text - Dark mode reader that's easy on the eyes - Word-by-word navigation when paused - Built-in dictionary lookup - English and Spanish interface - no subscriptions and no ads - All files processed locally on your device - No account required, no tracking, no data collection - Open source and community driven Whether you're a student tackling textbooks, a professional keeping up with articles, or a book lover who wants to read more — SpeederReader helps you read faster without sacrificing comprehension. Download SpeederReader and start reading more books today.

Screenshots

Stasis4 screens
SpeederReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Stasis at 65 against SpeederReader's 1. On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Stasis against 5.0 for SpeederReader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stasis has 65 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Stasis versus SpeederReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStasisSpeederReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (65 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews96.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings65 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr IatsenkoJohn Ottenlips

In-app purchases

None

Stasis

No in-app purchases

None

SpeederReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stasis free?
Stasis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpeederReader free?
SpeederReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stasis or SpeederReader?
SpeederReader is rated higher. Stasis averages 4.9 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while SpeederReader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Stasis or SpeederReader have ads?
Neither Stasis nor SpeederReader shows ads.

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