FastReadi vs Outread

FastReadi9.3Visit Outread9.2Visit

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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Outread #3 in Speed Reading Apps 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Outread

• FastReadi fits best

  iOS learners needing comprehension tools

• Outread fits best

  Apple users wanting guided training

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Side by side

Feature	FastReadi 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Outread 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	9.2
Ranking	#2 in Speed Reading Apps	#3 in Speed Reading Apps
Best for	iOS learners needing comprehension tools	Apple users wanting guided training
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$3.33/mo	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	iOS	iOS, macOS
Support	Email	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features FastReadi 2/3 · Outread 3/3
Comprehension exercises	✓	✓
Content import	✓	✓
Guided training	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Pacing methods	Mixed	Mixed
Advertised speed ceiling	800 wpm	1500 wpm (best)
Supported platforms	ios	iOS, macOS
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	Combines guided highlighting with RSVP flash reading Includes exercises, tests, lessons, summaries and quizzes Imports webpages, URLs and DRM-free common document formats
Cons	Available only on iOS Advanced AI and sync features require Pro The monthly Pro plan costs more than annual billing	Available only on iOS and macOS Advanced features require an Outread+ plan Family and individual plans have repeated weekly, monthly and annual options
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 →	Outread is a speed-reading app for iPhone, iPad and Mac. It is designed for readers who want structured practice alongside tools for processing webpages, ebooks and documents. Its two reading modes cover guided highlighting and Rapid… 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

• Outread — where it wins

  • Combines guided highlighting with RSVP flash reading
  • Includes exercises, tests, lessons, summaries and quizzes
  • Imports webpages, URLs and DRM-free common document formats

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only on iOS and macOS
  • Advanced features require an Outread+ plan
  • Family and individual plans have repeated weekly, monthly and annual options

• FastReadi9.3/10 · Free plan

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

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• Outread9.2/10 · Free plan

  A focused Apple speed-reading app with guided training, imports and comprehension tools.

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