Comparison

ReadSVP vs Read Fast

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

Head to head
About

ReadSVP

Features
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ReadSVP uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) to help you read faster and retain more. Words are displayed one at a time at your chosen speed, eliminating eye movement and keeping you focused. SPEED READING, YOUR WAY Set your pace from 150 to 1,200 words per minute. ORP (Optimal Recognition Point) highlighting draws your eye to the ideal letter in each word, making it effortless to read at higher speeds. Fine-tune punctuation pauses so sentences feel natural even at top speed. THOUSANDS OF FREE BOOKS Browse a built-in catalog of free classics from Project Gutenberg, Gallica, Wolne Lektury, and textos.info — spanning English, French, Polish, and Spanish literature. From Shakespeare to Sherlock Holmes, your next read is a tap away. BRING YOUR OWN BOOKS Import EPUB and plain text files from anywhere. Read articles, documents, or your favorite indie ebooks — all with the same speed reading experience. BUILT FOR COMFORT Choose from five ORP highlight colors. Switch between light and dark mode. Use the swipe pad to change speed or skip words with a flick. Bookmark passages and pick up right where you left off with iCloud sync across all your devices. 100% FREE ReadSVP is completely free with no ads, no subscription, and no paywall. If you enjoy the app, an optional tip jar is available to support development.

About

Read Fast

This app helps you read faster by displaying words sequentially in the center of the screen, reducing subvocalization and improving focus. It supports various file formats and tracks your reading progress to build a consistent habit.

Highlights
  • Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) engine
  • Breaks subvocalization bottleneck
  • Import EPUB, PDF, TXT, and pasted text
  • Track daily streaks and WPM
  • Reduces eye fatigue
  • Local device processing for privacy
Features
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STOP READING. START ABSORBING. Most people read at about the same speed they speak. The reason is subvocalization: the small inner voice that sounds out every word. Absorb is built to break that bottleneck and change how you move through text. Absorb uses an advanced Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) engine. Instead of making your eyes scan back and forth across a page, it shows words one after another in the same spot and highlights each word's Optimal Recognition Point. Your gaze stays centered, your focus stays locked, and text moves straight into visual processing. WHY READERS USE ABSORB STEADY FOCUS: The rapid display leaves less room for wandering attention and helps you enter a steady reading flow. BUILD THE HABIT: Track daily streaks, average WPM, reading time, and progress so speed becomes something you can actually train. BRING YOUR OWN BOOKS: Import EPUB, PDF, TXT, and pasted text from your device. LESS EYE FATIGUE: Stop losing your place. Sit back, watch the center, and let the book come to you. PRIVATE BY DESIGN: Processing happens locally on your device. Your files and reading data do not leave your phone. Absorb offers monthly access and a one-time Lifetime unlock. Full access requires a subscription or Lifetime unlock. Download Absorb, import your first book, and finish it tonight. Terms: https://absorb-app-ncmw.onrender.com/terms.html

Screenshots

ReadSVP3 screens
Read Fast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Read Fast at every 2 days against ReadSVP's every 6 months. Read Fast also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. ReadSVP sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Read Fast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReadSVP ships an update every 6 months, Read Fast every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ReadSVP versus Read Fast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadSVPRead Fast
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB164 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDaniel RichelieuMaksym Horoszczak

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ReadSVP

One-time4
  • Tip (Small)$0.99
  • Tip (Medium)$2.99
  • Tip (Large)$5.99
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  • Tip (Generous)$9.99
3 purchases

Read Fast

Subscriptions2
  • Absorb$4.991 Month
  • Absorb Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Absorb Pro Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is ReadSVP free?
ReadSVP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Read Fast free?
Read Fast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ReadSVP or Read Fast have ads?
Neither ReadSVP nor Read Fast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReadSVP or Read Fast?
ReadSVP ships an update every 6 months, and Read Fast every 2 days. Most recently, ReadSVP was updated on September 13, 2026 and Read Fast on September 16, 2026.

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