FastReadi vs Dogear

FastReadi8.7Visit Dogear6.8Visit

Higher score FastReadi #2 in Speed Reading Apps 8.7/10 Free plan · paid from $3.33/mo (annual) Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit FastReadi

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Dogear #8 in Speed Reading Apps 6.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Dogear

• FastReadi fits best

  iOS learners needing comprehension tools

• Dogear fits best

  Private iOS reading with comprehension safeguards

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Side by side

Feature	FastReadi 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Dogear 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	6.8
Ranking	#2 in Speed Reading Apps	#8 in Speed Reading Apps
Best for	iOS learners needing comprehension tools	Private iOS reading with comprehension safeguards
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$3.33/mo	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	iOS	iOS, macOS
Support	Email	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features FastReadi 2/3 · Dogear 3/3
Comprehension exercises	✓	✓
Content import	✓	✓
Guided training	Not published	✓ (best)
Specs
Pacing methods	Mixed	Mixed
Advertised speed ceiling	800 wpm	Not published
Supported platforms	ios	ios
Our review
Pros	Combines RSVP and bionic reading with speeds from 100 to 800 WPM Imports EPUB, MOBI, PDF, TXT, URLs, and text Adds AI flashcards, summaries, quizzes, and study planning	Comprehension quizzes and an 80% threshold keep speed tied to understanding No account, analytics, or third-party advertising; reading data stays local RSVP, guided highlighting, pacing controls, and progress charts in one app
Cons	Available only on iOS Advanced AI and sync features require Pro The monthly Pro plan costs more than annual billing	The primary experience is centered on iPhone and iPad Reading input is based on pasted text or bundled passages On-device passage and quiz generation requires supported iPhones
Our verdict	FastReadi is an iOS speed-reading and study app for students and individual readers. Its core reading modes include RSVP focus reading and bionic reading, with adjustable pacing from 100 to 800 words per minute. It also supports EPUB,… Read the review →	Dogear is a free speed-reading trainer for people who want to increase reading pace without treating speed as the only outcome. It combines word-by-word RSVP reading with pivot-letter alignment, guided highlighting across normal text, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• FastReadi — where it wins

  • Combines RSVP and bionic reading with speeds from 100 to 800 WPM
  • Imports EPUB, MOBI, PDF, TXT, URLs, and text
  • Adds AI flashcards, summaries, quizzes, and study planning

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only on iOS
  • Advanced AI and sync features require Pro
  • The monthly Pro plan costs more than annual billing

• Dogear — where it wins

  • Comprehension quizzes and an 80% threshold keep speed tied to understanding
  • No account, analytics, or third-party advertising; reading data stays local
  • RSVP, guided highlighting, pacing controls, and progress charts in one app

  Where it doesn't

  • The primary experience is centered on iPhone and iPad
  • Reading input is based on pasted text or bundled passages
  • On-device passage and quiz generation requires supported iPhones

• FastReadi8.7/10 · Free plan · paid from $3.33/mo (annual)

  A feature-rich iOS reader for learners who want speed, comprehension, and study tools.

  Visit FastReadiFull verdict →
• Dogear6.8/10 · Free plan

  A private iOS speed-reading trainer that pairs faster pacing with comprehension checks.

  Visit DogearFull verdict →