Reedy

Reedy reads e-books, articles, text, and web pages in regular reading, speed-reading, and text-to-speech modes. Its RSVP speed reader presents text in sequence and supports speeds up to 3000 words per minute. It handles FB2, DRM-free EPUB, KEPUB, TXT, and HTML files, including books in ZIP archives. Readers can use bookmarks, automatic tables of contents, text selection and sharing, orientation lock, adjustable text size, and light or dark themes. Reedy can extract main content from web pages and accept pages shared from browsers, Pocket, Feedly, or Evernote. On Android, readers can open books from Google Drive, Dropbox, and other apps or cloud services. The listed platforms are Android and a Chrome extension, while the terms identify Android as the current platform; some functions require an active internet connection. The app is freemium and provided at no cost, with ads and in-app purchases. Its site lists support for English, Chinese, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Dutch, French, Serbian, Ukrainian, and Russian.

Reedy combines regular reading, RSVP speed reading, and text-to-speech with multiple file formats and import options. It is provided at no cost, with ads and in-app purchases.

Reedy may suit readers who want speed-reading or text-to-speech alongside regular reading. It also supports users bringing in books, web pages, and content from listed apps and cloud services.

Reedy is a reading app for books, articles, plain text, and web pages, with conventional, RSVP speed-reading, and text-to-speech modes. It is best suited to Android readers who gather material from several sources and want both deliberate reading and rapid practice in one place. The trade-off is a free, ad-supported product whose Android focus and internet requirements make it less suitable for platform-neutral or privacy-sensitive use.

Overview

Reedy brings ordinary page reading together with sequential-word RSVP display and spoken playback. Its speed reader is advertised up to 3,000 words per minute, a high ceiling for experienced speed readers but not a guarantee of comfortable comprehension at that pace. Comprehension exercises add a training component, although the product does not describe their scope.

Web handling is a practical strength. Reedy can extract the main text from a web page and accept pages shared from a browser, Pocket, Feedly, or Evernote. On Android, books can be opened from Google Drive, Dropbox, and other apps or cloud services. That makes the app a sensible hub for readers whose material is divided among saved articles, cloud files, and downloaded books.

Key features

Formats and controls

Reedy supports FB2, DRM-free EPUB, KEPUB, TXT, and HTML, including books contained in ZIP archives. Bookmarks help preserve a place in longer works, while automatic table-of-contents creation for plain text gives otherwise unstructured files some navigation. Text selection and sharing are useful when a passage needs to move into another app. Orientation lock, adjustable text size, and light and dark themes cover common comfort preferences.

Reading modes and languages

Regular reading is the better fit when layout and context matter; RSVP is aimed at focused speed practice; and text-to-speech helps when eyes-free listening is preferable. The maker lists English, Chinese, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Dutch, French, Serbian, Ukrainian, and Russian support, giving multilingual readers more flexibility than an English-only reader.

Privacy and reliability considerations

The privacy policy says Reedy may request an advertising ID and IP address and may collect error logs containing device and app-configuration information. Named third-party services include Google Play Services, Firebase Analytics, Firebase Crashlytics, AdMob, and Appodeal, and those services may collect identifying information. Reedy says it uses commercially acceptable protection measures but does not guarantee absolute security. Some functions require an active internet connection, so it is not a fully offline-first choice. For file or web-document problems, the maker asks users to email the issue with the affected document attached.

Pricing

Reedy's Freemium plan costs nothing. The app is provided at no cost, but contains ads and in-app purchases. There is no paid plan or quota described in the supplied pricing terms, so readers who want a free entry point can use the core offering while accepting advertising and the possibility of additional purchases. The model is straightforward for casual users, less attractive for anyone seeking an ad-free, fixed-cost reading tool.

Platforms

Reedy is available on Android and as a Chrome extension. The terms identify Android as the current app platform, and some functions need an internet connection. There is no iOS, macOS, Windows, or standalone web platform identified, limiting it for households or teams that move between operating systems.

Who it's for

Choose Reedy if you read DRM-free files alongside web articles, want RSVP speeds up to 3,000 words per minute, or value text-to-speech and comprehension practice without an upfront charge. It is particularly well matched to Android users who share articles from Pocket, Feedly, or Evernote and keep books in cloud storage. Look elsewhere if you need broad native-platform coverage, guaranteed offline operation, or a privacy posture with fewer advertising and analytics services.

Pros and cons

• Pro: One reader handles regular, RSVP, and text-to-speech modes, so different reading situations do not require separate apps.
• Pro: FB2, DRM-free EPUB, KEPUB, TXT, HTML, and ZIP-contained books cover a useful range of imported material.
• Pro: Browser, Pocket, Feedly, Evernote, Google Drive, and Dropbox pathways reduce friction when content lives in several places.
• Con: Ads and in-app purchases accompany the free plan, which will not suit readers seeking a clean, predictable paid experience.
• Con: Android-centered availability and internet-dependent functions restrict cross-platform and offline use.
• Con: Advertising identifiers, IP addresses, diagnostics, and named analytics and ad services may concern privacy-conscious readers.

Alternatives

LightSpeedRead is a better pick for extension, iOS, and web coverage, with a free website reader and Chrome reading up to 600 words per minute; Pro costs $2.99 a month. Outread suits readers who want extension, iOS, and macOS support and an Outread+ tier at $4.99 a month. Reading Trainer is aimed at structured training across Android, iOS, web, and Windows, with its free tier limited to the first curriculum unit and a couple of exercises. Superead offers Android, iOS, and web access with a limited free tier and a premium monthly plan. Dogear is a free iOS and macOS option with no ads, subscription, or account. FastReadi is an iOS alternative whose free plan includes reading, recording, and capture plus weekly AI allowances; Pro costs $39.99 a year. Kairo is a free, open-source Android reader for DRM-free files. SpeedyRead is an iOS freemium option with a $1.99 monthly premium plan and a 14-day trial.

For a broader category view, see Speed Reading Apps.

Verdict

Reedy is a strong choice for Android readers who want imported books and web articles, conventional reading, RSVP practice, and text-to-speech in a no-cost app. Its main reason to choose it is the combination of broad file and sharing support with a 3,000-word-per-minute ceiling. Look elsewhere if you require iOS or desktop apps, dependable offline access, or fewer advertising and analytics connections.