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SpeedyRead
What it is
SpeedyRead is an iOS app that presents text one word at a time using Rapid Serial Visual Presentation. It accepts PDFs, Word documents, ePubs, Markdown, HTML, and other content, and can open documents from Files. Readers can paste a web address to extract an article without ads or clutter, or scan printed pages with the camera using live OCR and torch support. Reading speed can be adjusted from 300 to 725 WPM with a tactile speed wheel and haptic feedback. Audio mode speaks each displayed word in sync, with adjustable speeds from 50 to 450 WPM and multiple voices. The app also offers comprehension exercises and guided training, along with dark and light modes, five accent colors, automatic session saving, and reading-position resumption. Its library and progress are stored locally; personal files are not synced to servers unless a future cloud backup is enabled. The privacy policy says anonymous usage statistics are collected, and device model and OS version may be collected for diagnostics. SpeedyRead is listed for iPhone only and requires iOS 18.0 or later. It is a free download; Monthly Premium is $1.99 a month and includes a 14-day free trial.
For and against
For
- Imports several document formats and opens Files documents
- Scans printed pages with live OCR
- Reading speed adjustable up to 725 WPM
- Audio mode offers multiple voices
- Free download with a 14-day premium trial
Against
- Listed for iPhone only
- Requires iOS 18.0 or later
- Personal files are not synced to servers
The verdict
SpeedyRead brings imported, web, and scanned text into a one-word-at-a-time reading flow, with synchronized audio and adjustable pacing. Its listed platform is limited to iPhone, and premium access is $1.99 a month after the 14-day trial.
Who it suits
SpeedyRead suits students, professionals reading reports and articles, lifelong learners, and people managing read-later lists. It is for iPhone users running iOS 18.0 or later.
Plans and prices
Free
Free download · in-app purchases available
Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Monthly Premium
Premium access · 14-day free trial
Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
On the record
- API and SDK availability
- The published home page, privacy policy and terms describe the consumer app but provide no public API, SDK, developer documentation or self-hosting option.speedyread.app · read 15 Oct 2026
- Apple privacy disclosure
- Apple lists identifiers, usage data and other data as potentially used for tracking or linked to the user, including device ID and product interaction.apps.apple.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- App size and category
- The App Store lists an 18.1 MB Productivity app in English with a 4+ age rating.apps.apple.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- App Store provider
- Apple identifies Jake Rogers as the seller and developer.apps.apple.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Audio mode
- Audio mode speaks each word in sync with the display, with adjustable audio speed from 50 to 450 WPM and multiple voices.apps.apple.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Camera OCR
- Users can scan printed pages with the camera using live OCR and torch support.apps.apple.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Camera scanning
- The listing says users can scan printed pages with the camera using live OCR and torch support.apps.apple.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Company attribution
- The App Store copyright line identifies Klikkit as the 2026 copyright holder.apps.apple.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company location
- Klikkit identifies itself as a UK business serving South London and Kent.klikkit.co.uk · read 15 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- The App Store lists the app as iPhone-only and requiring iOS 18.0 or later.apps.apple.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Comprehension drills
- The home page says built-in exercises train retention while reading at higher speeds.speedyread.app · read 15 Oct 2026
- Data collected
- The policy describes anonymous usage statistics, device model and OS data for diagnostics, and email collection when contacting support.speedyread.app · read 15 Oct 2026
- Data collection
- The privacy policy says it collects anonymous usage statistics and may collect device model and OS version for diagnostics; support contact may collect an email address.speedyread.app · read 7 Oct 2026
- Data storage
- The privacy policy says the library and progress are stored locally and personal files are not synced unless a future cloud-backup feature is enabled.speedyread.app · read 15 Oct 2026
- Developer implementation
- Klikkit describes the product as a native SwiftUI app using StoreKit 2, RevenueCat, iOS Share Sheet integration and PDF/ePub parsing.klikkit.co.uk · read 15 Oct 2026
- Developer-reported outcome
- Klikkit says users consistently report reading articles three to five times faster than their normal pace.klikkit.co.uk · read 15 Oct 2026
- Files and share integration
- The app can open documents from Apple Files and receive content through the Safari or system Share Extension.apps.apple.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Focus and progress
- The app offers dark and light modes, five accent colors, automatic session saving, and reading-position resumption.apps.apple.com · read 7 Oct 2026
