Comparison

Speed Read by YComplex vs Zipply

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

Head to head
About

Speed Read by YComplex

This app helps you read faster by displaying words one at a time using Rapid Serial Visual Presentation. It trains your eyes to stay focused and reduces subvocalization. Import your own content or read web articles directly within the app.

Highlights
  • RSVP reader with focal letter highlighting
  • Adjustable reading speed (50-1000 WPM)
  • Import EPUB, PDF, TXT, Markdown
  • Read web articles via URL
  • Chapter navigation
  • Customizable fonts and dark theme
  • On-device library
Features
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Speed Read uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) to help you read faster. Words are displayed one at a time with a highlighted focal letter, training your eyes to stay centered and eliminating subvocalization — the habit that slows most readers down. Import your own books, articles, and documents in EPUB, PDF, TXT, or Markdown format. Paste any web URL and the app extracts the article text automatically. Your entire library lives on-device. Features: - RSVP reader with a color-highlighted focal letter for each word - Adjustable speed from 50 to 1,000 words per minute - Two play modes: Play/Pause or Press to Play (hold to read, release to stop) - Chapter navigation for multi-chapter EPUBs - Import documents: EPUB, PDF, TXT, and Markdown files - Read web articles by pasting a URL - 7 monospace font choices including JetBrains Mono, Fira Code, and Courier Prime - Adjustable font size - Reading position saved automatically — pick up where you left off - Pure black dark theme designed for OLED screens - No account required. All data stays on your device.

About

Zipply

Features
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Read faster. Retain more. Build a habit. Zipply is a powerful speed reading app that helps you read books and text at your own pace using RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation), the proven technique that trains your eyes and brain to process words faster. Import your favorite books, paste any text, or browse thousands of free public domain titles from Project Gutenberg, and start reading smarter today. FREE FEATURES: - Read with a fully customizable RSVP reader - Import EPUB files and plain text documents - Paste any text directly into the app - Search and download free books from Project Gutenberg - Playback controls: play, pause, skip, and chapter navigation - Highlight sentences and review your highlights - Customize WPM speed, font size, font design, and appearance - Fine-tune your experience with fixation color, focus lines, punctuation pause, and long-word slowdown - Track your progress with streaks, total words read, sessions, average WPM, and weekly activity - Clean, distraction-free design built for focused reading WITH ZIPPLY PRO YOU GET: - Unlimited library with no book limit - Save and access as many books as you want - Build a personal reading collection without restrictions WHY CHOOSE ZIPPLY? Most reading apps are cluttered with features you don't need. Zipply is built around one goal: helping you read faster and more consistently. The RSVP reader adapts to your preferences, and the progress tracking keeps you motivated to read every day. Whether you want to get through more books, study more efficiently, or simply spend less time reading while retaining more, Zipply gives you the tools to make it happen. Download Zipply today and start reading at the speed you choose. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Speed Read by YComplex3 screens
Zipply4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speed Read by YComplex at none against Zipply's 3. Speed Read by YComplex also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Zipply sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Speed Read by YComplex asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Speed Read by YComplex versus Zipply: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeed Read by YComplexZipply
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYComplex LtdTrout

In-app purchases

None

Speed Read by YComplex

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Zipply

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Speed Read by YComplex free?
Speed Read by YComplex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zipply free?
Zipply is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Speed Read by YComplex or Zipply have ads?
Neither Speed Read by YComplex nor Zipply shows ads.

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