SpeedyRead

iPhone · paid plans from $1.99/mo

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.4

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

SpeedyRead is ranked #12 of 27 in speed reading apps on Freedom251. It runs on iOS. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $1.99/mo.

SpeedyRead plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free Free download; in-app purchases available apps.apple.com · 7 Oct 2026

Monthly Premium $1.99/mo Monthly Premium access; 14-day free trial apps.apple.com · 7 Oct 2026

Compared on speed reading apps

Free plan: No
Pacing methods: rsvp
Comprehension exercises: Yes
Content import: Yes
Advertised speed ceiling: 725 wpm
Guided training: Yes
Supported platforms: iOS

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The record

Purpose: SpeedyRead is an iOS speed-reading app that uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation to display text one word at a time.
Import formats: The App Store listing says it imports PDFs, Word documents, ePubs, Markdown, HTML, and other content, and can open documents from Files.
Web articles: Users can paste a URL to extract an article, and the listing says the extracted article has no ads or clutter.
Camera scanning: The listing says users can scan printed pages with the camera using live OCR and torch support.
Reading controls: Reading speed is adjustable from 300 to 725 WPM, with a tactile speed wheel and haptic feedback.
Audio mode: Audio mode speaks each word in sync with the display, with adjustable audio speed from 50 to 450 WPM and multiple voices.
Focus and progress: The app offers dark and light modes, five accent colors, automatic session saving, and reading-position resumption.
Offline storage: The privacy policy says the reading library and progress are stored locally and personal files are not synced to servers unless a future cloud backup is enabled.
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.
Support: The privacy policy lists [email protected] for questions and support requests.
Compatibility: The App Store lists the app as iPhone-only and requiring iOS 18.0 or later.
Intended users: The listing identifies students, professionals handling reports and articles, lifelong learners, and people with read-later lists as intended users.
Price from: $1.99/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Speed Reading Apps in 2026#12 of 27

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Sources

speedyread.app· checked 7 Oct 2026
apps.apple.com/us/app/speedyread-speed-reading-app/id6· checked 7 Oct 2026
speedyread.app/privacy-policy· checked 7 Oct 2026