Readerr vs Speech It
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Readerr
This app helps you read faster and understand more by displaying text one word at a time. It uses a unique highlighting technique to improve comprehension and allows you to import content from various sources. Progress is saved automatically, letting you pick up where you left off.
- RSVP reading with ORP highlighting
- Adjustable reading speed (100-800 WPM)
- Automatic sentence pausing
- Import PDFs, EPUBs, web links, and pasted text
- Smart chapter detection and progress tracking
- Customizable themes and fonts
- Local document storage
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Read faster. Understand more. Finish what you start. Readerr uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) to show your text one word at a time, eliminating the eye movement that slows down traditional reading. Combined with ORP (Optimal Recognition Point) highlighting — which marks the exact letter your eye naturally focuses on — Readerr helps you read 2-3x faster without losing comprehension. HOW IT WORKS 1. Import your content — PDF, EPUB, a web link, or paste any text 2. Tap to start — words flow one at a time at your chosen speed 3. Adjust as you go — speed up or slow down anytime 4. Pick up where you left off — your progress is saved automatically, chapter by chapter KEY FEATURES - RSVP reading with ORP focal-point highlighting - Adjustable speed from 100 to 800 WPM - Automatic sentence pausing for better comprehension - Long-press boost for a quick speed burst - Smart chapter detection for books and PDFs, with per-chapter progress and time estimates - Explorer view — see the surrounding paragraph for context without losing your place - Three themes (Light, Dark, Warm) and a choice of fonts - Customizable haptic feedback - Your screen stays on while you read IMPORT FROM ANYWHERE - PDF documents - EPUB ebooks, organized automatically by chapter - Web articles — just paste a link - Any text you copy and paste YOUR LIBRARY, ON YOUR DEVICE All your documents, reading progress, and settings are stored locally on your device. Pick up any book exactly where you left off. FREE & UNLIMITED Readerr is free to use with up to 5 documents in your library. Upgrade to Unlimited ($2.99/month) for unlimited documents, every font and theme, and an ad-free experience. Start reading faster today. By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Speech It
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Speech It turns the books and documents piling up on your device into audio you can enjoy anywhere. Import DRM-free EPUBs, PDFs, text files, and web articles, and listen to them read aloud in a natural voice. Clear your reading backlog during your commute, chores, or walks. ◆ Key Features - Flexible importing EPUB / PDF / plain text / web pages by URL / clipboard text. Files can also be opened from the Files app and the share sheet. - On-device translated listening Listen to an English book in Japanese and more: translation happens while reading aloud (iOS 18 or later, supported language pairs), with the translation and original shown side by side. - Background playback Keeps playing while your screen is locked, with full control from the Lock Screen and Control Center. Playback resumes automatically after interruptions such as phone calls. - Follow along visually The current sentence and word are highlighted and kept in view. Tap any sentence to start playback from there. - Table of contents & bookmarks Jump between chapters, bookmark individual sentences, and browse bookmarks across your whole library. - Organized library Sort books into folders. Your reading position is saved automatically, so you always pick up where you left off. - Voice customization Adjust speed (0.5x-2.0x), pick from your device's voices, tune the pitch, and preview voices before choosing. - Privacy first Parsing, translation, and speech synthesis all happen on your device. The contents of your books are never sent to a server. ◆ Notes - DRM-protected e-books are not supported. - Image-only (scanned) PDFs cannot be read aloud. - Translation requires iOS 18 or later. The app shows ads; an optional subscription removes them. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speech It at none against Readerr's 1. Readerr's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Readerr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Speech It asks for nothing beyond the download.
Readerr ships an update every 2 days, Speech It every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Readerr | Speech It |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kirils Jegorovs | ColorBoxStudio |
In-app purchases
Readerr
- Unlimited$2.991 Month
Speech It
No in-app purchases









