SpeedyRead
SpeedyRead is an iOS speed-reading app that displays text one word at a time using Rapid Serial Visual Presentation.
What SpeedyRead is
SpeedyRead is an iOS speed-reading app that displays 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 documents from Files. For web articles, paste a URL to extract the article without ads or clutter; the camera scanner can capture printed pages with live OCR and torch support. Reading speed is adjustable from 300 to 725 WPM with a tactile speed wheel and haptic feedback. Audio mode speaks each displayed word in sync, with adjustable speeds from 50 to 450 WPM and multiple voices. The app also offers comprehension exercises, guided training, dark and light modes, five accent colors, session saving, and reading-position resumption. Its library and progress are stored locally, and personal files are not synced to servers unless a future cloud backup is enabled. The Free plan costs nothing. Monthly Premium costs $1.99 a month and includes a 14-day free trial. The app is listed for iPhone only and requires iOS 18.0 or later.
Good
- Imports several document formats
- Scans printed pages with live OCR
- Audio mode synchronizes speech with displayed words
- Library and progress are stored locally
Watch out
- iPhone only
- Requires iOS 18.0 or later
- Monthly Premium costs $1.99 a month after its trial
Who it suits
It suits students, professionals reading reports and articles, lifelong learners, and people managing read-later lists. It is limited to iPhone users with iOS 18.0 or later.
Verdict
SpeedyRead combines one-word-at-a-time reading with document import, article extraction, scanning, and synchronized audio. Check its iPhone-only compatibility and iOS requirement before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From SpeedyRead's own pricing page, checked 15 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free download · in-app purchases available |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 a month | Premium access · 14-day free trial · monthly |
The facts
Each one read from SpeedyRead's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- API and SDK availability
- The published home page, privacy policy and terms describe the consumer app but provide no public API, SDK, developer documentation or self-hosting option.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Audio mode
- Audio mode speaks each word in sync with the display, with adjustable audio speed from 50 to 450 WPM and multiple voices.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Camera OCR
- Users can scan printed pages with the camera using live OCR and torch support.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Camera scanning
- The listing says users can scan printed pages with the camera using live OCR and torch support.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- The App Store lists the app as iPhone-only and requiring iOS 18.0 or later.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Comprehension drills
- The home page says built-in exercises train retention while reading at higher speeds.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Data collected
- The policy describes anonymous usage statistics, device model and OS data for diagnostics, and email collection when contacting support.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Data collection
- The privacy policy says it collects anonymous usage statistics and may collect device model and OS version for diagnostics; support contact may collect an email address.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Data storage
- The privacy policy says the library and progress are stored locally and personal files are not synced unless a future cloud-backup feature is enabled.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Developer implementation
- Klikkit describes the product as a native SwiftUI app using StoreKit 2, RevenueCat, iOS Share Sheet integration and PDF/ePub parsing.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Developer-reported outcome
- Klikkit says users consistently report reading articles three to five times faster than their normal pace.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Files and share integration
- The app can open documents from Apple Files and receive content through the Safari or system Share Extension.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Focus and progress
- The app offers dark and light modes, five accent colors, automatic session saving, and reading-position resumption.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Import formats
- The app listing says it imports PDFs, Word documents, ePubs, Markdown, HTML and other content.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The listing identifies students, professionals handling reports and articles, lifelong learners, and people with read-later lists as intended users.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Limit: accessibility disclosure
- Apple says the developer has not indicated which accessibility features the app supports.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: service guarantees
- The terms provide the app as-is and as-available and do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.checked 15 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Apple privacy disclosure
- Apple lists identifiers, usage data and other data as potentially used for tracking or linked to the user, including device ID and product interaction.checked 15 Oct 2026
- App size and category
- The App Store lists an 18.1 MB Productivity app in English with a 4+ age rating.checked 15 Oct 2026
- App Store provider
- Apple identifies Jake Rogers as the seller and developer.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: platform coverage
- The App Store listing says SpeedyRead is only for iPhone and requires iOS 18 or later.checked 15 Oct 2026
The company
- Company attribution
- The App Store copyright line identifies Klikkit as the 2026 copyright holder.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Company location
- Klikkit identifies itself as a UK business serving South London and Kent.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Licence and ownership
- The terms state that the app, its original content, features and functionality remain the exclusive property of SpeedyRead and its licensors.checked 15 Oct 2026
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