Comparison

Handy Reader vs Speed Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Handy Reader

Enhance your reading speed with this app, designed for efficient comprehension of digital texts. It supports various file formats and offers a distraction-free interface with customizable display options to suit your reading style.

Highlights
  • Speed reading functionality
  • Supports PDF, FB2, EPUB, DOCX, TXT, ODT, HTML
  • Word-focused display
  • Customizable fonts and themes
  • Adjustable reading speeds
  • Distraction-free interface
Features
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Introducing Handy Reader – the ultimate app designed to transform your reading experience with a focus on speed reading. Whether you're reading e-books, browsing articles, or exploring any digital text, Handy Reader offers a clean, intuitive interface that lets you read without distractions. Handy Reader supports a wide range of file formats such as PDF, FB2, EPUB, DOCX, TXT, ODT, HTML, and more—ensuring all your favorite content is just a tap away. Featuring an advanced word-focused display, you can effortlessly concentrate on individual words or groups of words at once, effectively boosting your speed reading capabilities while maintaining comprehension. The app can be personalized to fit you perfectly: choose your preferred fonts, switch themes, and adjust reading speeds to create an environment tailored to your needs. Whether you're looking to boost your reading speed or simply want a unique way to enjoy your favorite books, Handy Reader is here to help. Happy reading and even happier speed reading!

About

Speed Reader

Enhance your reading comprehension and speed with a tool that displays one word at a time. Gradually increase your reading pace from 300 to over 750 words per minute through consistent practice. Customize your experience with various themes and visual aids.

Highlights
  • One-word-at-a-time display
  • Adjustable words per minute
  • Spritz speed reading technique
  • Visual line support
  • Custom text input
  • Text sharing from other apps
  • Dark and light themes
Features
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Read faster without turning reading into a game. Speed Reader is a speed reading app that shows text one word at a time using RSVP and Spritz-style speed reading. Your eyes stay still. You start around 300 words per minute and can work up to 750 WPM or more when the pace feels right. How it works: Paste text, share an article from another app, grab what’s on your clipboard, or paste a website link and the app will try to extract the article for you. Hit play. Words appear in a fixed spot so you spend less time scanning a page and more time actually reading. Use it for: • Articles and news you would otherwise skim on your phone • Study texts and long assignments • Emails, notes, and anything you can share or paste • Full web pages, when you only have the link • Your own writing, when you want to hear the rhythm at speed Special words: Speed reading should match how you read, not the other way around. Add any word or character as a special word — a period, a name, a heading — and decide what happens when it appears: • Extra delay, so the end of a sentence actually lands • Split the text there • Stop the reading Add as many special words as you want and tune each one. That is how you keep 750 WPM from turning into a blur. Features: • Adjustable words per minute • Spritz speed reading with an optional focus point • Speed reading lines for visual support • 1 to 10 words on screen at once • Pause whenever you need to stop • Write or paste your own text • Share text from other apps and start reading immediately • Read from the clipboard • Paste a link and extract the page to speed read • Special words with delay, split, or stop • Light and dark themes This is not a course and not a book library. It is a fast reader for text you already have — in the app, from share, from the clipboard, or from a URL. The more you use Speed Reader, the easier higher WPM feels. Try it when you want a speed reading app that reads your pages, not just a demo paragraph. https://vanniktech.de/SpeedReading/privacy_policy.html https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Handy Reader4 screens
Speed Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Handy Reader at 4.8 against Speed Reader's 3.8. Handy Reader also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Handy Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Speed Reader sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Handy Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Handy Reader's written reviews are positive against 75% of Speed Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Handy Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, Speed Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Handy Reader versus Speed Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandy ReaderSpeed Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better3.8 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings66
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB83 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIhor PrysiazhniukNiklas Baudy

Customer experience

Handy Reader

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Speed Reader

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Handy Reader

One-time1
  • Handy Reader Pro$7.99
7 purchases

Speed Reader

One-time7
  • Unlimited Spritz option$1.99
  • Unlimited colors$1.99
  • Unlimited Speed Read files$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Unlimited history$1.99
  • Unlimited Speed Read links$1.99
  • Remove ads$2.99
  • Premium - Unlock everything$11.99

Questions

Is Handy Reader free?
Handy Reader 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, Handy Reader or Speed Reader?
Handy Reader is rated higher. Handy Reader averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Speed Reader averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Handy Reader or Speed Reader have ads?
Neither Handy Reader nor Speed Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Handy Reader or Speed Reader?
Handy Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, and Speed Reader every 2 months. Most recently, Handy Reader was updated on September 17, 2026 and Speed Reader on October 17, 2026.

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