Speed Reading vs Velocity
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Speed Reading
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Speble is a reader that trains you to read faster. Upload your own EPUB, paste an article link, or start with a classic, and Speble paces your eyes at the speed you choose. THREE READING MODES ⢠Stream: the full book text with a flowing highlight that sets your rhythm and stops you from re-reading. Full control: pace (60-1000 wpm), punctuation and paragraph pauses, marker style and color, context contrast, focus mode. ⢠Flash (RSVP): words shown one at a time at a fixed point, with the optimal recognition point (ORP) highlighted. Zero eye movement, maximum speed. ⢠Fixation (eye training): a soft spot guides your eyes through fixed stops on every line. Fewer fixations per line, more rhythm. YOUR LIBRARY ⢠EPUB files up to 20 MB ⢠Articles from the web: paste a link, read without distractions ⢠Classic literature built in ⢠Reading progress remembered for every book EYE TRAINING Six drills that build peripheral vision, focus and pace: Schulte tables, spot the difference, glance reading and more. Levels, points and daily streaks. Training that feels like a game. READING, REFINED ⢠Three themes: dark, light and sepia ⢠Choose fonts, text size, column width, line height and alignment ⢠Screen stays awake while you read ⢠Private by design: your books live locally on your phone ACCOUNT & SYNC Create a free account (email code sign-in, no password) and your books, progress and settings are safely synced and also available in your browser at speble.com. Reading slower every year because everything competes for your attention? Speble reverses that. Start at 250 words per minute and watch yourself pass 400.
Velocity
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Velocity is a focused speed-reading trainer built for people who want to read more in less time ā without losing comprehension. HOW IT WORKS Velocity uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation): one word at a time, centered on screen. The Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) highlights the best letter to fixate on so your eyes stay still and your brain stays in flow. FEATURES ⢠RSVP reader up to 1,000 WPM with ORP highlighting ⢠Leveled reading exercises from Beginner to Expert ⢠Scan documents, import PDF/text, or paste your own content ⢠On-device OCR ā your text never leaves your iPhone ⢠Progress tracking, daily goals, streaks, levels & achievements ⢠Adjustable speed, punctuation pauses, and haptic feedback PRICING Start with a 7-day full-access trial from first launch. Unlock Velocity Pro forever with a one-time purchase ā no subscription, no ads, no account required. Perfect for articles, study material, newsletters, and any text you need to get through faster.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speed Reading at none against Velocity's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Velocity sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Speed Reading asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Speed Reading | Velocity |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kamil Zielinski | Monarch Labs Collective |
In-app purchases
Speed Reading
No in-app purchases
Velocity
- Velocity Pro$4.99






