Throughline Reader

Read Faster with Smart Pacing

Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Train toward your ideal reading pace with intelligent pacing. ORP alignment, natural rhythm, and on-device AI summaries. Words flow to you. Read faster while comprehending more. Throughline presents text one word at a time with intelligent pacing that adapts to natural language rhythms. VARIABLE PACING ENGINE Unlike basic RSVP readers that show every word for the same duration, Throughline adjusts timing dynamically: • Punctuation creates natural pauses — longer at periods, brief at commas • Complex words get extra display time • Paragraph breaks give you time to absorb ideas • Not fixed-interval timing — pacing adapts continuously word by word ORP ALIGNMENT Each word displays with its Optimal Recognition Point at a fixed position on screen: • Your eyes never move — words come to you • The red pivot letter marks the optimal focus point • Eliminates the saccadic jumps that slow traditional reading • Find your ideal reading pace and keep pushing further WARMUP & COOLDOWN • Start each session at a comfortable pace • Gradually accelerate to your target speed • Cooldown ramp slows gently at the end of texts • Circular toolbar gauge shows ramp progress during warmup and cooldown • Configurable duration and intensity APPLE INTELLIGENCE • Generate summaries with key takeaways and topics • All processing happens on-device • No data sent to servers • Available on devices supporting Apple Intelligence READING MODES • Single Word: Classic RSVP with full focus • Reader: See surrounding context as you read • Double-tap to switch modes BROWSING PANEL • Open Browse as an inline drawer beside the minimap • Preview nearby paragraphs for context without leaving the reader • Jump to the section you want, then resume at speed SIRI & SHORTCUTS • Voice: "Read clipboard in Throughline" — speed read copied text • Voice: "Resume reading in Throughline" — pick up where you left off • Voice: "Reading stats in Throughline" — hear your stats hands-free • Shortcuts app: Build automations with Read Text, Read Clipboard, and more • Home Screen widgets show current reading progress • Lock Screen widgets with circular gauge, progress bar, or inline text • Widget accent color matches your reader theme SAFARI EXTENSION • Save articles to your reading queue directly from Safari • One tap — no copying or pasting needed • Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac APPLE WATCH • Read articles on your wrist with intelligent pacing • Digital Crown adjusts reading speed with haptic steps • Articles under 3,000 words sync automatically • Session progress syncs back to iPhone • Watch face complications show your queue ANALYTICS DASHBOARD • Track words per minute over time • See total words read and sessions completed • Calculate time saved vs. average readers • Weekly activity visualization • View stats by week, month, year, or all time LIBRARY MANAGEMENT • Auto-save everything you read • Or read ephemerally with no storage • Two tabs: Reading (queue + in progress) and Archive • Sort by date, title, word count, or progress • Resume exactly where you left off CUSTOMIZABLE INTERFACE • Serif, sans-serif, and monospace fonts • Adjustable font sizes with Dynamic Type support • Custom pivot color selection • Multiple background themes • Rails and ORP indicator toggles THROUGHLINE PRO • Free tier includes the core reader, 3 fonts, 3 backgrounds, and 10 library items • Pro unlocks all fonts, colors, backgrounds, unlimited library, analytics, iCloud sync, Apple Watch, AI summaries, and advanced pacing controls • Monthly, annual, and lifetime plans available • Family Sharing supported DESIGNED FOR iOS • Native SwiftUI with modern toolbar design • Full VoiceOver accessibility • Respects Reduce Motion preferences • Dark mode throughout • iPad optimized PRIVACY FIRST • All reading happens on-device • No account required • No data transmitted • Your reading stays private Start reading faster today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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This update makes completed items more useful and improves the reliability of on-device summaries. • Archive items now open into a dedicated detail view with stats, session history, and quick actions • Added Read Again plus Generate Summary / View Summary actions for completed items • Added editable tags for completed items, with summary topics flowing into saved tags • Improved on-device summary reliability and fallback handling • Reading Themes in Analytics now reflect manual tags as well as AI-generated topics

Version 2026.4

The developer, Steven Townsend, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

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    The developer does not collect any data from this app.

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    Information

    Provider
    • Steven Townsend
    Size
    • 14.8 MB
    Category
    • Books
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 26.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 26.0 or later.
    • Apple Watch
      Requires watchOS 26.0 or later.
    Languages
    • English
    Age Rating
    4+
    In-App Purchases
    Yes
    • Throughline Pro - Lifetime ₺1.499,99
    • Throughline Pro - Monthly ₺99,99
    • Throughline Pro - Annual ₺699,99
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    Copyright
    • © 2026 Steven Townsend
  • Privacy Policy

    • Supports

    • Family Sharing

      Some in-app purchases and subscriptions may be shareable with your family group when Family Sharing is enabled. Learn More

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