Comparison

SpeederReader vs Reed

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Reed

This app enhances reading speed by displaying text one word at a time, highlighting key letters to improve focus and flow. It allows users to import their own documents and customize the reading experience with various themes and settings.

Highlights
  • RSVP speed reading technique
  • Import EPUB, PDF, TXT files
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • Offline functionality
  • Hands-free reading mode
  • Word-by-word scrubbing
Features
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Reed helps you read books faster. It shows text one word at a time, right where your eyes already rest, with the key letter highlighted – the RSVP technique (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) – so you stop dragging your eyes across lines and start reading in a flow. And unlike most speed readers, Reed never paywalls your own content. Import your EPUBs, PDFs and text files for free, and read them your way. EASIEST SPEED READING - One word at a time, with the optimal focal letter marked - 2 modes: Hold-to-read & hands-free - Set your speed (WPM) with a smooth warm-up ramp - Swipe to scrub back and forth, word by word YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR FILES - Import EPUB, PDF and TXT, or paste any text - Share files straight into Reed from other apps - Everything stays on your device TWO WAYS TO READ - Speed reader for flow - Classic reader that keeps EPUB formatting, images and chapters – plus a native PDF view with a paper page-curl MAKE IT YOURS - 14+ color palettes, custom themes and imported fonts, dark and light - Fine-tune the on-screen word position - Highlights and bookmarks with a list to jump back - Search inside any document - Per-document filters to strip repeating headers and page numbers - Gentle eye-rest reminders No accounts. No ads. No analytics. No tracking. Reed works fully offline and never sends your reading anywhere. Free to download. Free to import. Just read — faster.

Screenshots

SpeederReader4 screens
Reed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SpeederReader at 15.1 against Reed's 17.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SpeederReader against 5.0 for Reed. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
SpeederReader versus Reed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeederReaderReed
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn OttenlipsGaidar Aliev

In-app purchases

None

SpeederReader

No in-app purchases

None

Reed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpeederReader free?
SpeederReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reed free?
Reed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SpeederReader or Reed?
SpeederReader and Reed are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do SpeederReader or Reed have ads?
Neither SpeederReader nor Reed shows ads.

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