Speed Reading, RSVP Trainer vs Readlio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Speed Reading, RSVP Trainer
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SpeedReading uses proven neuroscience techniques to help you read faster while keeping comprehension high. Whether you are a student, professional, or avid reader, this app gives you a structured daily training program that adapts to your skill level. HOW IT WORKS SpeedReading combines two powerful methods into one seamless experience: Anchor Reading highlights an anchor letter at the optimal viewing position of each word, with the first portion in bold and the rest in a lighter weight. Your brain uses these visual cues to recognize words faster without reading every letter. RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) displays one word at a time in a fixed position on screen, eliminating the eye movements that slow down traditional reading. Together, Anchor RSVP lets you push past your natural speed ceiling while maintaining focus. TRAINING MODULES - Anchor RSVP: The core training module. Words flash on screen with anchor-letter highlighting and variable font weight. Speed adapts automatically based on your comprehension accuracy. Includes save and resume so you never lose progress mid-session. - Speed Test: Measure your baseline reading speed with timed passages and comprehension quizzes. Track your WPM improvement over time with detailed results and personalized feedback. - Peripheral Vision: Expand your visual recognition span with rapid flash drills. Words and phrases appear briefly in your peripheral field. Identify them correctly to train wider fixation, reducing the number of eye movements per line. - Word Chunking: Practice reading groups of words together instead of one at a time. Adjustable chunk sizes and speeds help you build the habit of phrase-level reading, a key skill for faster comprehension. - Reading Library: Browse 22 curated passages across 14 categories and 3 difficulty levels. Every passage is rendered with anchor formatting. Adjust fixation ratio and font size to match your preferences. - Daily Training: A guided routine that combines peripheral warm-up, chunking practice, Anchor RSVP, and guided reading into one focused session. Complete all four steps to build a consistent daily habit. PROGRESS AND ANALYTICS - WPM tracking with interactive line charts filterable by week, month, or all time - Activity heatmap showing your 35-day training history at a glance - Streak tracking with daily goal progress rings - Session history with per-module breakdowns - 24 achievement badges across 5 categories: Speed, Consistency, Volume, Comprehension, and Exploration - Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers to keep you motivated BUILT FOR READERS SpeedReading is designed with a clean, modern interface that works beautifully in both light and dark mode. The app uses a warm amber color system with glassmorphic surfaces for a premium feel that keeps the focus on your training. Start with a free trial and unlock unlimited access to all modules, the full content library, advanced analytics, and every achievement badge. Whether you want to get through textbooks faster, consume more articles in less time, or simply sharpen your focus, SpeedReading gives you the tools and the training plan to make it happen. Ac active subscription is required to use the app. SpeedReading Subscription Packages: SpeedReading Weekly: $7.99 SpeedReading Yearly: $49.99 Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://precisionapps.github.io/consigliere-support/#privacy Terms of Use: https://precisionapps.github.io/app-support-ghpages/terms
Readlio
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Most speed-reading apps hand you an empty box and a stopwatch. Readlio comes with 70,000+ free books and every Wikipedia article plus six training games, two reading modes, and a comprehension check that tells you whether you actually understood what you just sped through. READING FAST IS EASY. REMEMBERING IT IS THE HARD PART. Classic RSVP flashes one word at a time at a fixed focal point. It's fast but research shows that removing your ability to glance back hurts comprehension. So Readlio gives you a second mode. Highlight Flow keeps the entire text on the page while a highlight travels through it at your chosen speed. Slightly slower, dramatically better recall, and you can always look back at the sentence you just passed. Switch between them any time. Your place is kept. SOMETHING TO READ, INCLUDED • 70,000+ public domain books from Project G • Every Wikipedia article, in five languages • Import your own PDF, EPUB, DOCX or TXT • Paste text or load any web article • Everything you open is cached for offline TRAIN, DON'T JUST MEASURE • Schulte tables for peripheral vision • Peripheral vision, chunking and eye-tracki • Anti-subvocalization practice • Memory and recall games • A 60-second warm-up before every session • Adaptive speed that adjusts your WPM based BUILT TO KEEP YOU COMING BACK • Daily reading goal with a gentle reminder only on days you haven't hit it • Streaks, with a weekly streak freeze so onth • 17 achievements, XP and levels • Weekly league tiers • Full statistics: words, time, speed, and progress per document MADE FOR EVERY READER • Dyslexia mode with Open Dyslexic • Adjustable letter spacing and line spacing • High contrast option • 28 reading fonts, or import your own • 12 reading themes • Read-aloud with the iOS voice of your choice • Full app in English, Türkçe, Español, Deut YOUR READING IS YOURS No account. No sign-up. No tracking across other apps. Readlio is free to use, including the full library and all six training games. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://tahakoyuturk.github.io/readlio-legal/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://tahakoyuturk.github.io/readlio-legal/terms.html
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The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Readlio at 15.0 against Speed Reading, RSVP Trainer's 18.0. 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
Both are free to download. Speed Reading, RSVP Trainer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Readlio sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Speed Reading, RSVP Trainer | Readlio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | +9 | 4+ |
| Developer | Kaan Yildiz | Taha KOYUTURK |
In-app purchases
Speed Reading, RSVP Trainer
- SpeedReading Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Speedreading Yearly$49.991 Year
Readlio
- Readlio Lite - Monthly$1.991 Month
- Readlio Lite for 3 Months$4.993 Months
- Readily Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
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- Readlio Lite: Speed Reading$9.991 Year
- Readlio Premium - 3 Months$12.993 Months
- Readlio Premium: Read Faster$14.991 Year
- Lifetime$29.99
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