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Strobe vs Superead
Both stand on speed reading apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhoneMac
Choose Strobe if you want a free RSVP reader for supported documents, with adjustable pacing, offline reading, and on-device storage. Look elsewhere if your EPUBs have DRM, your PDFs are password-protected or image-only, or you need reading progress synced across devices.
Visit Strobe Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2
Superead combines structured reading exercises with a library that includes free titles. Before choosing Premium, note that its listed plan details do not display prices and book availability can depend on country.
Visit SupereadThe facts
| Strobe | Superead | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Premium Yearly: $59.99 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | strobefast.app | superead.com |
| On speed reading apps | #20 of 27 | #16 of 27 |
Strobe: what it does well
- Adjustable reading speed from 100 to 1,000 words per minute.
- Imports PDF, EPUB, TXT, and Markdown files and accepts pasted text.
- Smart Timing accounts for punctuation, sentence endings, and word complexity.
- Search, chapter browsing, and exact-word resume support longer documents.
- Documents and progress stay on the device; imported text works offline.
What to know first
- No cloud sync between devices.
- DRM-protected EPUBs and password-protected PDFs cannot be imported.
- PDFs need a text layer; Strobe does not run OCR.
Superead: what it does well
- Training combines tutorials, drills, and reading practice.
- Exercises include grouping, shadowing, and multi-focus activities.
- Free members can access more than 100 e-books.
- Available on phone, tablet, and PC.
What to know first
- Premium monthly and yearly prices are not displayed.
- Available books may vary by country.
- Users under 18 need guardian consent.
- The agreement says membership fees are not refunded upon termination.
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