Speed Read
Flash Words to Absorb Faster!
Free · Designed for iPad
Boost reading speed with Speed Reader! Flash words rapidly, customize settings, track progress. Perfect for books/articles. Try now!
Speed Reader is a utility designed to enhance reading speed and comprehension by displaying text in a rapid, customisable sequence. Users can input their own text or select from preloaded samples, such as excerpts from classic literature, to practice speed reading. The application offers a range of settings to tailor the experience, including adjustable display speed, text chunking options, and visual themes.
Highlights
Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP): Displays text one word, phrase, or sentence at a time to improve reading speed.
Customizable Settings: Adjust text size (12-52px), speed (50-1000ms per unit), and chunking (single word, current & next, previous & next, full sentences, or sentence parts).
Vowel Removal Option: Removes vowels to enhance focus on word recognition and speed.
Context Display: Shows surrounding words for better comprehension during speed reading.
Pause on Punctuation: Adds customisable pauses (0-1000ms) after punctuation for natural pacing.
Progress Tracking: Displays a progress bar and unit counter for real-time feedback.
Dark/Light Themes: Switch between themes for comfortable reading in any lighting.
Sample Texts: Includes excerpts from "Pride and Prejudice" and "Alice in Wonderland" for practice.
Summary Report: Provides post-reading stats, including unit count, sentence count, display speed, and estimated words per minute (WPM).
Responsive Design: Optimised for mobile devices with a clean, intuitive interface.
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Information
- Provider
- Paul Thornton
- Size
- 8.7 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.5 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.5 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.5 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.5 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2025 Paul Thornton