Flash-Read vs ReadSVP
Flash-Read
flash-read.comReadSVP
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| Figure | Flash-Read | ReadSVP |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4.49/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Speed Reading Apps | 8.0 (#8) | 7.1 (#25) |
| ORP highlighting | The reader highlights the Optimal Recognition Point in each word, and says its position adapts to word length. | The site says the RSVP reader is built around ORP highlighting and steady pacing. |
| Privacy | The site says imported content is processed locally in the browser and uploaded files are not stored, read, or shared. | The site says PDFs, text extraction, and RSVP playback stay on the user's machine and are not uploaded to the cloud. |
| Purpose | Flash-Read is a speed-reading app that presents words one at a time using RSVP technology. | ReadSVP is a local-first RSVP speed reading tool for PDFs that displays text one word at a time. |
| Reading speed | The app says speed ramping starts at 200 WPM and can increase to 2,000 WPM. | The site says its text segmentation and RSVP pacing are optimized for 300–900 words per minute. |
Plans
In their own words
Flash-Read
Flash-Read is a web-based speed-reading app that displays words one at a time using RSVP technology. Readers can paste text or upload.txt and.epub files, or choose from a library of more than 500 original stories in 20 genres; guests get three free stories. Speed ramping starts at 200 WPM and can increase to 2,000 WPM. The reader highlights the Optimal Recognition Point in each word, adjusting its position according to word length. Progress features include session statistics and performance charts, while game elements include XP, achievements and streaks. Every plan includes the RSVP reader, speed ramping, ORP highlighting, keyboard shortcuts and dark mode. Flash-Read says imported content is processed locally in the browser and uploaded files are not stored, read or shared. It works on devices with a web browser and needs no app download. The Free plan is available at free; paid plans start with Starter at $4.49 a month. Reader costs $6.99 a month and Ultra costs $9.99 a month.