Strobe vs Superead

Strobe is an RSVP reader for PDFs, EPUBs, and text. It displays one word at a time at a fixed point, with adjustable reading speeds from 100 to 1,000 words per minute. Smart Timing changes word intervals according to word length, punctuation, sentence endings, and complexity. The app imports PDF, EPUB, TXT, and Markdown files and accepts pasted text. Readers can search passages, browse chapters, and resume at the exact word where they stopped. Documents, progress, and settings remain on the device, with no account, analytics, document uploads, or cloud synchronization. Imported text works offline. Accessibility support includes VoiceOver, larger text, Reduced Motion, Dynamic Type, and keyboard controls on compatible devices. Strobe runs on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. It has a free plan with no subscription, advertisements, or in-app purchases. DRM-protected EPUBs and password-protected PDFs are unsupported, and PDFs need a text layer because the app does not run OCR.

Superead is a speed-reading training platform for people who want to read faster while retaining details. Its program moves through tutorials, drills, and reading practice, using exercises such as pilot tests, grouping, shadowing, and multi-focus activities. Guided training and comprehension exercises are supported. The homepage advertises more than 10,000 e-books, with more than 100 free titles available to free members. Premium features include AI-designed training, video tutorials, unlimited exercises, and unlimited e-books. The service is available on web, iOS, and Android, and users can continue learning on a phone, tablet, or PC. Free membership is listed at free; Premium monthly and yearly prices are not displayed. The yearly plan lists a 20% discount and tax inclusion. Book availability may vary by country, and some titles may become unavailable after a country change. The homepage advertises a 30-day money-back guarantee, while the User Agreement says fees are not refunded when membership ends during its term.