# Outread vs Speed Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Outread at 4.7 against Speed Reader's 4.1. Outread also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 13) and review sentiment (80% vs 60%). Speed Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Outread sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Speed Reader sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Outread holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outread has 1.4K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Outread's written reviews are positive against 60% of Speed Reader's.

Outread ships an update every 3 weeks, Speed Reader every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outread | Speed Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outread-speed-reading/id778846279/reviews)** | [4.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reader-rsvp-reader/id6757968737/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **80.4% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arkadiusz Holko](https://appshunter.io/developer/683846458) | [Amenti Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788668924) |

## What reviewers say

### Outread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outread-speed-reading/id778846279)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Enhance your reading speed and comprehension with this app. It offers guided reading modes, memory exercises, and supports various document types. Improve focus and retention for all readers.

**Highlights:** Speed reading modes (Guide & Flash), Peripheral vision and memory exercises, Webpage and document import, Adjustable reading speed and chunk length, Progress tracking and reading stats, AI translation, Offline reading

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Outread+ Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Outread+ Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Outread+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Outread+ Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Outread+ Monthly Family | $8.49 | per month |
| Outread+ Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Outread+ Annual Family | $49.99 | per year |
| Outread+ Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Outread+ Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |
| Outread+ Lifetime Family | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple idea, big impact
- 👍 Developer is a chad
- 🚀 Fantastic application
- 🚀 Whole heartedly recommend
- 🚀 Increased reading speed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Not free, requires subscription
- 💰 Costs money
- 💰 Pay for importing PDFs
- 🐛 Paste web link takes really long time
- 🐛 Highlighting transition needs to be smoother

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to link to Pocket
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Highlighting, underlining and saving quotes feature
- Ability to sync books and progress across devices
- Bionic reading feature
- Ability to scroll while reading in highlight mode
- Customizable highlighted text color and background


### Speed Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reader-rsvp-reader/id6757968737)

Enhance your reading speed and comprehension with a scientifically-backed method that presents words one at a time. Import content from various sources, adjust your pace, and track your progress to finish your reading list faster.

**Highlights:** Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) technology, Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) highlighting, Adjustable reading speed (100-1000+ WPM), Import from clipboard, URLs, camera, and Share extension, Safari extension for article extraction, Progress tracking and bookmarks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| RSVP Reader Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly Special Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $119.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Outread free?

Outread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Speed Reader free?

Speed Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Outread or Speed Reader?

Outread is rated higher. Outread averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Speed Reader averages 4.1 from 13 ratings.

### Do Outread or Speed Reader have ads?

Neither Outread nor Speed Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Outread or Speed Reader?

Outread ships an update every 3 weeks, and Speed Reader every 5 days. Most recently, Outread was updated on September 22, 2026 and Speed Reader on September 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*