SpeedRead Alternatives

SpeedRead has been discontinued. Similar apps include Spreeder. It's paid, but Stutter and Reasy are free. Other options are SwiftRead, Eyeq, Reedy and iReadFast. You're spoiled for choice with Speed Reading Tools like SpeedRead: we list more than 25 alternatives for the web, Android, iPhone, iPad and Linux.

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  1. Speed reading app with training exercises, timed challenges, and a library of thousands of classic books. Read up to 1000 WPM with RSVP, chunked, and highlighted reading modes.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  2. Reading Hacker is a speed reading app with many features and customizations. It includes over 1000 available fonts from google fonts, a changeable background, an optional book timer, supports multiple book formats, has a search function, etc..

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  3. A free self-hostable speed reader. Highly customizable. Implements chunking (RSVP), pacing and highlighting. Modern UI and local-storage only.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  4. 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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    BlinkRead is an RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) speed reading app. It displays words sequentially at a fixed point, eliminating eye movement and subvocalization, enabling 2-3x faster reading speeds.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Studio
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    Eyercize is dedicated to all those people that want to read faster but they either don't know how to get better at it or don't have the drive or time to be constantly exercising their skill.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
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