Unshelf vs PlotReader

Unshelf uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) to show one word, or a small group, at a time, centered on the screen. Because your eyes don't have to move across the page, you lose your place less often and your reading speed climbs naturally. There's no learning curve and no technique to practice. Open a book and start reading more. The change comes from your approach, not your will power. Once reading becomes easier, your habits will follow on their own. Reading is free Reading in Unshelf is unlimited and free, with no caps on books or time, and no paywall mid-chapter. We believe that everyone should have access to quality reading tools. Make it your own Unshelf includes all the features and settings you need to make it fit your exact pace, style, and needs. - Open catalog: Browse our catalog of 1,400+ books - RSVP reading: Words appear one at a time, centered, so you don't lose your place - Adjustable speed: Set your words-per-minute to match the material, from dense non-fiction to lighter reading - Fine-grained controls: Dial-in word display to match what works for you - Page view: See the full context of what you're reading - Speech mode: Listen to your books while you read, enhancing your attention - Background mode: Listen to any book like it was an audiobook - Bookmarking: Tap and hold to bookmark your favorite bits from Page view - Tap to pause: Stop anytime and pick up where you left off - Fonts that suit you: Multiple fonts and sizes, including OpenDyslexic - Dark mode: Read any time, day or night Keeping track - Track your progress through every book in your library - Resume right where you left off - Sort your library your way; by date added, title, last read, or progress Design Some speed reading apps bury you in settings and configuration screens. Unshelf keeps your reading experience simple and focused on what matters. Need Something? Reach out at our support link. We want our app to be accessible and usable for everyone.

PlotReader is a private ebook reader for macOS. Import TXT, EPUB, PDF, and MOBI books, keep reading progress locally, add bookmarks and notes, and customize your reading experience with themes, font size, line spacing, scroll mode, and system read-aloud voices. When you want a faster overview of a chapter, PlotReader offers optional AI reading tools, including plot summaries and relationship maps. AI features are not enabled by default. You provide your own API key and model service endpoint, and chapter content is sent only when you request generation and allow chapter sharing in Settings. PlotReader also supports optional iCloud backup and restore. Backup data is stored in your private iCloud database. API keys are stored in macOS Keychain and are never included in iCloud backups. Key Features: - Import local TXT, EPUB, PDF, and MOBI books - Local bookshelf, reading progress, bookmarks, notes, and reading statistics - Custom font size, line spacing, themes, and scroll mode - Optional AI plot summaries - Optional AI relationship maps - Read aloud with system voices - Optional on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, with reading progress and your library synced across devices via iCloud. - No app account system