Word Runner vs Reed

WordRunner – 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 — 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.

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.