FastReadi vs LightSpeedRead

FastReadi9.3Visit LightSpeedRead9.0Visit

Higher score FastReadi #2 in Speed Reading Apps 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit FastReadi

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LightSpeedRead #5 in Speed Reading Apps 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit LightSpeedRead

• FastReadi fits best

  iOS learners needing comprehension tools

• LightSpeedRead fits best

  Affordable web reading with comprehension checks

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Side by side

Feature	FastReadi 9.3/10 Visit ↗	LightSpeedRead 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	9.0
Ranking	#2 in Speed Reading Apps	#5 in Speed Reading Apps
Best for	iOS learners needing comprehension tools	Affordable web reading with comprehension checks
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$3.33/mo	$19/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Mobile	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	iOS	Web, iOS, Chrome extension
Support	Email	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features FastReadi 2/3 · LightSpeedRead 2/3
Comprehension exercises	✓	✓
Content import	✓	✓
Guided training	Not checked yet	—
Specs
Pacing methods	Mixed	Rsvp
Advertised speed ceiling	800 wpm	1000 wpm (best)
Supported platforms	ios	web, chrome_extension, 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	Free RSVP reading with article, text, PDF, and EPUB support Comprehension tests pair speed practice with questions Chrome extension reads selected text or full web articles
Cons	Available only on iOS Advanced AI and sync features require Pro The monthly Pro plan costs more than annual billing	Free Chrome extension reading reaches 600 wpm Chunk reading, read-aloud, and statistics require Pro iOS availability is presented inconsistently
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 →	LightSpeedRead is a speed-reading tool for people who want to process web pages, articles, PDFs, EPUBs, links, or pasted text through Rapid Serial Visual Presentation. It displays one word at a time in a fixed position, with adjustable… 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

• LightSpeedRead — where it wins

  • Free RSVP reading with article, text, PDF, and EPUB support
  • Comprehension tests pair speed practice with questions
  • Chrome extension reads selected text or full web articles

  Where it doesn't

  • Free Chrome extension reading reaches 600 wpm
  • Chunk reading, read-aloud, and statistics require Pro
  • iOS availability is presented inconsistently

• FastReadi9.3/10 · Free plan

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

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• LightSpeedRead9.0/10 · Free plan

  An affordable speed-reading app with comprehension checks, imports, and flexible pacing.

  Visit LightSpeedReadFull verdict →