ReadSVP vs SpeederReader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ReadSVP
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpeederReader at none against ReadSVP's 4. SpeederReader also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). 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
Both are free to download. ReadSVP sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SpeederReader asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ReadSVP | SpeederReader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Richelieu | John Ottenlips |
In-app purchases
ReadSVP
- Tip (Small)$0.99
- Tip (Medium)$2.99
- Tip (Large)$5.99
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- Tip (Generous)$9.99
SpeederReader
No in-app purchases







