ReadSVP vs SpeedyRead
ReadSVP
readsvp.comSpeedyRead
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| Figure | ReadSVP | SpeedyRead |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $1.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Speed Reading Apps | 7.1 (#25) | 8.4 (#6) |
| Purpose | ReadSVP is a local-first RSVP speed reading tool for PDFs that displays text one word at a time. | SpeedyRead is an iOS speed-reading app that uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation to display text one word at a time. |
| Reading controls | Readers can adjust words per minute and chunk size, with presets at 320, 520, and 820 wpm. | Reading speed is adjustable from 300 to 725 WPM, with a tactile speed wheel and haptic feedback. |
Plans
In their own words
SpeedyRead
SpeedyRead is an iPhone speed-reading app that presents text one word at a time using Rapid Serial Visual Presentation. It imports PDFs, Word documents, ePubs, Markdown, HTML, and other content, and can open files from the Files app. Readers can also paste a web address for article extraction or scan printed pages with live OCR and torch support. The reading pace can be adjusted from 300 to 725 WPM with a speed wheel and haptic feedback. An audio mode speaks each word in sync with the display, with adjustable audio speed from 50 to 450 WPM and multiple voices.
The app includes comprehension exercises, guided training, dark and light modes, five accent colors, automatic session saving, and reading-position resumption. Its library and progress are stored locally; personal files are not synced to servers unless a future cloud backup is enabled. The privacy policy says anonymous usage statistics are collected, with device model and OS version potentially collected for diagnostics. Support requests may involve an email address. SpeedyRead requires iOS 18.0 or later. It has a free download, and Monthly Premium costs $1.99 a month with a 14-day free trial.