Head-to-head · Speed Reading Apps
Reedy vs Dogear
Reedy leads on 0 checks, Dogear on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Free planboth
- Most featuresDogear · 3 of 3
Reedy and Dogear score identically on our rubric (6.8 out of 10) for speed reading apps; Reedy sits at #7 and Dogear at #8 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.
On pacing methods, Dogear gives you Mixed where Reedy offers Rsvp. Dogear offers guided training; Reedy doesn't publish it.
Reedy is the better fit for android users needing integrations. Dogear is the better fit for private iOS reading with comprehension safeguards.
- Reedy fits best
Android users needing integrations
- Dogear fits best
Private iOS reading with comprehension safeguards
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Side by side
| Feature | Reedy 6.8/10 Visit ↗ | Dogear 6.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Ranking | #7 in Speed Reading Apps | #8 in Speed Reading Apps |
| Best for | Android users needing integrations | Private iOS reading with comprehension safeguards |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile, Browser extension | Mobile |
| Platforms | Android, Chrome extension | iOS, macOS |
| Support | ||
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Reedy 2/3 · Dogear 3/3 | ||
| Comprehension exercises | ✓ | ✓ |
| Content import | ✓ | ✓ |
| Guided training | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Pacing methods | Rsvp | Mixed |
| Advertised speed ceiling | 3000 wpm | Not published |
| Supported platforms | android, chrome_extension | ios |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | Reedy is a speed-reading and reading application for Android and Chrome. It is designed for students, professionals and general readers who want to process books, articles, web pages and shared text more quickly. The app combines RSVP… 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
Reedy — where it wins
- RSVP pacing reaches up to 3,000 words per minute
- Imports EPUB, FB2, HTML and TXT files
- Connects with Pocket, Feedly, Evernote, Drive and Dropbox
Where it doesn't
- Platform coverage is limited to Android and Chrome
- Ads or in-app purchases appear in official listings
- Text-to-speech and RSVP may not suit every reading style
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
- Reedy6.8/10 · Free plan
A capable Android and Chrome speed reader with broad imports and useful reading modes.
Visit ReedyFull verdict → - Dogear6.8/10 · Free plan
A private iOS speed-reading trainer that pairs faster pacing with comprehension checks.
Visit DogearFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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