Punctum AlternativesSpeed Reading Tools and other similar apps like Punctum

Apps similar to Punctum include ReadKinetic, which is free. Other options are Spreeder, Fast Reader, Dictator and Beeline Reader. There's no shortage of Speed Reading Tools like Punctum, with more than 25 alternatives for the web, iPhone, iPad, Android and Linux.

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  1. ReadKinetic icon
     3 likes

    A free, local-first speed reader that works on your own EPUBs and PDFs. Works entirely offline with zero account or cloud sync required.

    36 ReadKinetic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  2. Spreeder icon
     13 likes

    Spreeder.com is free online speed reading software designed to improve your reading speed and comprehension.

    37 Spreeder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Online
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  3. Fast Reader helps you read quickly by displaying only one word at a time. This program offers a customizable interface to enhance the reading experience.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  4. Dictator icon
     3 likes

    Dictator is a program for on-screen reading of text files, developed with the intention of making it easier to read some of the fine electronic texts available on the net, such as those produced by The Gutenberg Project. ...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. Read faster and more easily with our digital reading technology, which has won awards from Stanford and United Nations!

    34 Beeline Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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  6. AccelaReader icon
     2 likes

    How would you like to increase your reading speed by 50% without any formal speed-reading training? Well now you can do just that with AccelaReader!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Online
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  7.  2 likes

    AceReader is speed reading software, reading improvement software, reading assessment software, online reader software, reading fluency software, and vision training software. Includes timed reading comprehension tests, eye pacing drills and fun eye exercises. Free Demo!

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  8. RapidReader takes the effort out of reading on any size screen. RapidReader's patented software will double or triple your on-screen reading speed in less than 5 minutes. It's easy, but you have to see it to believe it.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    • Symbian S60
    • HP webOS
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  9. SwiftRead icon
     15 likes

    SwiftRead opens webpages, PDFs and local files in a reader with three reading modes. Focus shows one or a few words at a time. Flow keeps the full text visible with a moving highlight. Spotlight hides the other text so the words you are reading stand out.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Brave
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. iReadFast icon
     4 likes

    iReadfast is a text reading program which lets you read and comprehend text much faster by displaying just one word per time.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. Spritz icon
     22 likes

    The time consuming part of reading lies mainly in the actual eye movements from word to word and sentence to sentence. In addition, traditional reading simply takes up a lot of physical space. Spritz solves both of these problems.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Online
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  12. Fastr icon
     2 likes

    MAIN FEATURES

    • Effective speed reading for ebooks
    • Supports reading progress saving and all features of a reader
    • 3 reading modes including RSVP speed reading with adjustable number of words to display on the screen.
    • Text highlighting and sharing

    Learning how to read fas.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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