Speed Read vs ReadMaxing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Speed Read
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Read 2-3x faster with FlashRead — the RSVP speed reading app designed for focused, distraction-free reading. FlashRead uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) to display words one at a time at your chosen speed. No more losing your place. No more re-reading lines. Just pure, efficient reading. HOW IT WORKS Words flash on screen at your pace — from 50 to 1000 WPM. Your eyes stay fixed on one point while your brain absorbs content faster than ever. FEATURES • Import EPUB books, TXT files, or paste any text • Adjustable speed from 50 to 1000 WPM • ORP (Optimal Recognition Point) highlighting for better word recognition • Chapter navigation and paragraph preview • Smart pacing — pauses at punctuation, slows for longer words • Word scrubber to jump anywhere instantly • Display 1, 2, or 3 words per flash • Track your reading progress automatically • Light & Dark mode • Full Turkish and English support PERFECT FOR • Students preparing for exams • Professionals catching up on reports and articles • Book lovers who want to read more in less time • Anyone looking to boost their reading speed Start reading smarter today. Your library is waiting.
ReadMaxing
Enhance reading speed and focus with a research-backed method designed for ADHD brains. This app presents text one word at a time, offering two reading modes and tactile feedback to improve comprehension and engagement. Import various file types and track your progress with detailed statistics.
- RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation)
- Context and Focus reading modes
- Import EPUB, PDF, web articles, and pasted text
- Smart pauses at sentence and paragraph breaks
- Tactile feedback for text structure
- Reading statistics and milestones
- Offline functionality
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Read faster. Stay focused. Built for ADHD brains. Readmaxx displays one word at a time using RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation), a research-backed reading method that eliminates eye scanning and keeps your attention locked in. A 2025 Cambridge study found that ADHD adults comprehend 13% better with RSVP vs. traditional reading. readmaxx is built on this research — not productivity hype. HOLD TO READ The entire screen is your touch zone. Hold anywhere to start, lift your finger to pause. Reading becomes a physical, intentional action. TWO READING MODES • Context — the current paragraph appears below the word bar, so you never lose your place • Focus — just the word, nothing else on screen IMPORT ANYTHING EPUB books, PDF files, web articles by URL, or paste any text. SMART TIMING Automatic pauses at sentence ends, and paragraph breaks — backed by research showing these pauses are critical for RSVP comprehension. TACTILE FEEDBACK Feel the text structure through haptics: light taps at sentences, medium pulses at paragraphs, heavy thuds at chapters. READING STATS Track your daily words and minutes with encouraging milestones. NO ACCOUNTS. NO ADS. NO TRACKING. Everything stays on your device. We collect zero data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Speed Read at 15.1 against ReadMaxing's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speed Read | ReadMaxing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kerem Erguner | Pedro Cesar Carregosa Gomes |
In-app purchases
Speed Read
No in-app purchases
ReadMaxing
No in-app purchases








