LightSpeedRead
7.5#3 in speed reading appsFrom $19 a yearFree planiOSWebExtension
VisitLightSpeedRead vs Strobe
What both publish
| Fact | LightSpeedRead | Strobe |
|---|---|---|
| Support | The privacy policy lists [email protected] for privacy questions and data deletion requests. | The maker lists [email protected] as its contact email. |
| Supported input | The web reader accepts pasted text, links, PDFs and EPUBs. | It imports PDF, EPUB, TXT, and Markdown files and accepts pasted text. |
| What it does | LightSpeedRead uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation to show one word or a small group of words sequentially at a fixed screen position. | Strobe is an RSVP reader that presents words one at a time at a fixed point for reading PDFs, EPUBs, and text. |
LightSpeedRead plans
- FreeFree
- Pro monthly$2.99 a month
- Pro yearly$19 a year
Strobe plans
- FreeFree
Pick LightSpeedRead if…
LightSpeedRead suits readers who want to pace text through RSVP and adjust speed, pauses, and display settings. It is also relevant to people who read pasted material or web pages in a browser.
Pick Strobe if…
Strobe suits researchers reading papers, students working through course materials, and heavy readers handling long documents. It is also a fit for readers who want offline access and on-device document storage.