LightSpeedRead vs StudyFast Speed Reading Trainer
LightSpeedRead
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| Figure | LightSpeedRead | StudyFast Speed Reading Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1.58/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Speed Reading Apps | 9.0 (#1) | 7.0 (#26) |
| Local processing | Pasted and uploaded reading content is processed in the browser and is not sent to LightSpeedRead. | The app says uploaded files are processed locally on the device and nothing leaves the device. |
| Support | The privacy policy lists [email protected] for privacy questions and data deletion requests. | The app provides [email protected] for feedback. |
Plans
StudyFast Speed Reading Trainer
- Free Speed Reading TrainerFree
In their own words
LightSpeedRead
LightSpeedRead is a speed-reading reader that presents words or short groups of words one at a time at a fixed point on screen using Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP). The web reader accepts pasted text, links, PDFs and EPUBs. Readers can adjust speed, pauses for long words and punctuation, gradual ramp-up, themes, fonts, emphasis and word size. A red letter marks each word’s optimal recognition point, aligned to a fixed center line. Submitting an article URL sends it to r.jina.ai to fetch and extract text; pages behind logins or paywalls may not extract cleanly. Pasted and uploaded text is processed locally in the browser, and the Chrome extension reads page text only when invoked. The free plan includes the website reader and extension reading up to 600 wpm. Pro is $2.99 per month or $19.00 per year, with speeds up to 1000 wpm and additional controls. The iOS app is marked “Coming soon.” The maker cautions that high RSVP speeds can reduce comprehension, especially for dense or important material.
StudyFast Speed Reading Trainer
StudyFast Speed Reading Trainer has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.