Squirt AlternativesSpeed Reading Tools and other similar apps like Squirt

Squirt is described as 'Speed read the web, one word at a time' and is a Speed Reading tool in the news & books category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Squirt for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Linux, iPad and Android apps. The best Squirt alternative is Spreeder. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try SwiftRead or Reasy. Other great apps like Squirt are Reedy, iReadFast, Spritz and AceReader.

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Squirt alternatives page was last updated Oct 21, 2020
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  1. Spreeder icon

    Spreeder

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

    29 Spreeder alternatives

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Spreeder Features

    1.  Rsvp

    Spreeder VS Squirt

     

    • Spreeder is the most popular Web-based alternative to Squirt.

    • Spreeder is the most popular commercial alternative to Squirt.

    • Spreeder is Paid and ProprietarySquirt is Free and Open Source
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    SwiftRead

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    SwiftRead (formerly known as Spreed) uses a technique called rapid serial visual presentation, or RSVP, to help you read text faster. By presenting text this way, you reduce sub-vocalization ("sounding the words" out), unconcious re-reading, and eliminate eye...

    29 SwiftRead alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Brave
    SwiftRead screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Reading
    2.  Rsvp

    SwiftRead VS Squirt

     
    Comments about SwiftRead as an Alternative to Squirt
    chiodinostefano
    Positive •Sep 24, 2017
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    Stand-alone rather than bookmarklet

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    • SwiftRead is the most popular free alternative to Squirt.

    • SwiftRead is Freemium and ProprietarySquirt is Free and Open Source
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    Reasy

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    Reasy is a Firefox and Google Chrome extension that enables to read using Rapid Sequential Visual Presentation (RSVP).

    27 Reasy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    Discontinued

    https://github.com/robbiehinch/reasyLast updated in 2012. The original addon pages are gone. Most likely no longer works.

    Reasy Features

    1.  Rsvp

    Reasy VS Squirt

     

    • Reasy is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Squirt.

    • Reasy is the most popular Open Source alternative to Squirt.

    • Reasy is Free and Open SourceSquirt is also Free and Open Source
  5. Reedy icon

    Reedy

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    Read e-books, articles, any texts and web pages fast and comfortably. Switch easily between Regular Reading, Speed Reading and Text-to-Speech.

    25 Reedy alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Reedy Features

    1.  Sync continuously among Firefox, Google
    2.  Rsvp

    Reedy VS Squirt

     

    • Reedy is the most popular Android alternative to Squirt.

    • Reedy is Freemium and ProprietarySquirt is Free and Open Source
  6. iReadFast icon

    iReadFast

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

    27 iReadFast alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    iPhone version

    iReadFast Features

    1.  Rsvp

    iReadFast VS Squirt

     

    • iReadFast is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Squirt.

    • iReadFast is Freemium and ProprietarySquirt is Free and Open Source
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    Spritz

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    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.

    27 Spritz alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Spritz screenshot 1

    Spritz Features

    1.  Reading

    Spritz VS Squirt

     

  9. AceReader

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    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!

    25 AceReader alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    AceReader VS Squirt

     
  10. Fastr icon

    Fastr

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    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.

    25 Fastr alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • FI flagFinland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Fastr screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Reading

    Fastr VS Squirt

     
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    Dictator

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    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. ...

    26 Dictator alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Dictator screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Is as of February 2014 confirmed as 'inactive'

    Dictator Features

    1.  Reading
    2.  Rsvp

    Dictator VS Squirt

     
  12. Balto Speed Reading icon

    Balto Speed Reading

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    Speed reading app supporting many formats. Unlike other speed reading apps, Balto Speed Reading focuses on Paragraphs Parsing, which is optimized to read long texts, webpages and eBooks comfortably.Uses the Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP).

    15 Balto Speed Reading alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Balto Speed Reading screenshot 1

    Balto Speed Reading Features

    1.  Rsvp

    Balto Speed Reading VS Squirt

     
  13. Speed Reader icon

    Speed Reader

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    Speed Reader uses a method called Rapid Serial Visual Presentation to allow you to read faster by eliminating the time spent in moving your eyes between words. Watch the center of the screen, do not move your eyes, and try not to "subvocalize," or say the words in your...

    25 Speed Reader alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    Speed Reader Features

    1.  Rsvp
    2.  Reading

    Speed Reader VS Squirt

     

  14. Eyeq

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    The eyeQ program uses dozens of scientifically proven exercises to train your eyes and your brain to read and process information faster. See yourself improve as the program automatically adjusts based on your performance.

    36 Eyeq alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online

    Eyeq Features

    1.  Reading

    Eyeq VS Squirt

     
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