Word Runner vs ReadMaxing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Word Runner
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WordRunner โ Speed Reader Read faster. Focus deeper. WordRunner brings speed reading to your iPhone using Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) - the same technology used by professional speed readers. Words are displayed one at a time in a fixed focal point, eliminating the eye movement that slows most readers down. Features Read EPUB, PDF, and plain text files Adjustable speed from 100 to 900 words per minute Dynamic pacing - automatically slows at punctuation and long words Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) highlighting to anchor your focus Auto-saves your progress so you never lose your place Jump to any position in your book with full-text search Clean, distraction-free dark interface designed for long reading sessions How it works Open any book or article, set your speed, and tap play. WordRunner guides your eyes word by word โ no scrolling, no distractions. Most readers see noticeable speed improvements within their first session. Perfect for Students, professionals, and curious readers who want to get through more books, articles, and documents in less time.
ReadMaxing
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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 โ 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 โข Context โ the current paragraph appears below the word bar, so you never lose your place โข Focus โ 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 โ 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 update cadence: ReadMaxing at daily against Word Runner's every 3 months. Word Runner's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Word Runner ships an update every 3 months, ReadMaxing daily. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Word Runner | ReadMaxing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Daily โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | simge nur cankaya | Pedro Cesar Carregosa Gomes |
In-app purchases
Word Runner
No in-app purchases
ReadMaxing
No in-app purchases







