Speed Read Anything vs Speed Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Speed Read Anything
Enhance your reading speed and comprehension with a unique RSVP method. Access content from URLs, social media, books, and documents. Track your progress and improve vocabulary with built-in exercises.
- RSVP reading technology
- Read from URLs, social media, and files
- Adjustable reading speed up to 1000 WPM
- Customizable chunk sizes and fonts
- Reading stats and progress tracking
- Speed tests and vocabulary quizzes
Read full descriptionHide full description
SpeedRead uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology to help you read faster and retain more — one word at a time, at your own pace. WHAT YOU CAN SPEED READ: • Any URL or pasted text • X (Twitter) posts and threads • Substack articles • RSS feeds from your favorite sites • Classic books from Project Gutenberg • Imported EPUB and PDF files • The Bible • AI-generated news summaries • Vocabulary & burst training exercises FEATURES: • Adjustable reading speed up to 1000 WPM • Customizable chunk sizes and fonts • Reading stats and progress tracking • Speed tests and burst training • Vocabulary quizzes • Bookmarks • Share extension — speed read from any app • One-time purchase, no subscriptions ever 5 free reads included so you can try before you buy.
Speed Reader
Read full descriptionHide full description
Read a book a week. Without trying harder. Speed Reader uses RSVP — one word at a time, right where your eyes already focus. No scanning, no skimming. Just the words, at the pace you set. Most people double their reading speed in the first session. How it works Each word appears at its Optimal Recognition Point — the exact letter your brain locks onto first. Your eyes stop moving. Your comprehension stays sharp. You just read. Start simple, go deep Paste an article. Drop in a URL. Import an EPUB or PDF. Speed Reader strips everything else and gives you the text. Nothing to configure. Open the app, hit play. Built around your habit Your streak, your daily word count, your pace — all tracked automatically. The 7-day bar chart on the home screen shows exactly where you showed up and where you didn't. No guilt, just data. One price. Yours forever. No subscription. Unlock the full library, file imports, and every theme for a single one-time purchase. Pay once, read forever. What's included free: — Full RSVP reader, unlimited reading sessions — 3 sources in your library — URL and text paste — Reading streak and daily stats Unlock with Pro (one time payment): — Unlimited library — EPUB and PDF imports — Share articles directly from Safari, Books, and anywhere else — Full theme collection including Dark Sepia and Dark Beige — Complete reading history What to read first Speed Reader opens with a chapter of Walden by Thoreau. Public domain, beautifully written, long enough to show you what 400 words per minute actually feels like. Reading isn't the bottleneck. The pace you read at is. Read our privacy policy: https://speedreader.reddawn.app/privacy Our Terms and Conditions: https://speedreader.reddawn.app/toc
Screenshots
Verdict
Speed Read Anything and Speed Reader are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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 Read Anything sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Speed Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Speed Read Anything | Speed Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | QUINTILIAN LLC | Bartu Altan |
In-app purchases
Speed Read Anything
- Speed Read Pro — Lifetime Access$6.99
Speed Reader
- Lifetime Pro Speed Reader$4.99








