Strobe - Rapid Serial Reader
Read at thought speed
Free
Read faster with Strobe’s local-first RSVP reader: import PDF/EPUB files, hold to read, scrub instantly, and always pick up exactly where you left off.
Strobe is a fast, focused reading app built for people who read a lot and want better concentration with less eye fatigue.
Import PDF and EPUB files, then read with a clean RSVP interface designed to keep your attention locked on the text. Control your pace from 100 to 1000 WPM, adjust text size, pick from 7 different fonts, and scrub through your document without losing momentum.
Key features:
- Local-first reading: your content and progress stay on-device
- PDF + EPUB import support
- Hold-to-read interaction for frictionless control
- Live WPM adjustment and position scrubbing
- Chapter navigation (when available)
- Automatic progress saving so you can resume anytime
- Smart timing option for smoother word pacing
- Multiple font choices and appearance settings
Whether you are studying, researching, or trying to get through more material each day, Strobe helps you read faster while staying focused.
Ratings & Reviews
- You can now import your own text
- The settings view now has more customization options for pause multipliers.
- The app is now available on iPad.
- The source code has also been made public.
The developer, Jaafar Abdeen, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Jaafar Abdeen
- Size
- 9.6 MB
- Category
- Books
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Jaafar Abdeen