Head-to-head · Speed Reading Apps
Speeedy vs Reading Trainer
Speeedy leads on 0 checks, Reading Trainer on 0, and 4 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
- Highest scoreSpeeedy · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
Speeedy scores higher on our rubric for speed reading apps: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
Speeedy is the better fit for free users wanting a feature-rich web app. Reading Trainer is the better fit for structured speed-reading practice.
- Speeedy fits best
Free users wanting a feature-rich web app
- Reading Trainer fits best
Structured speed-reading practice
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Side by side
| Feature | Speeedy 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Reading Trainer 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #4 in Speed Reading Apps | #6 in Speed Reading Apps |
| Best for | Free users wanting a feature-rich web app | Structured speed-reading practice |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Android |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Speeedy 2/3 · Reading Trainer 2/3 | ||
| Comprehension exercises | ✓ | ✓ |
| Content import | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Guided training | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Pacing methods | Rsvp | Not checked yet |
| Advertised speed ceiling | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Supported platforms | web | web, android |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | Speeedy is a browser-based, open-source speed-reading application for students, researchers, professionals, and other readers who want to process documents one word at a time. Its RSVP playback uses Optimal Recognition Point alignment,… Read the review → |
Reading Trainer is a speed-reading and memory-training service for individual consumers who want a structured way to practice reading speed, comprehension, and retention. Its audience includes frequent readers, students, executives, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Speeedy — where it wins
- Free plan includes RSVP reading and broad document import
- Comprehension quizzes, statistics, streaks, goals, and WPM trends
- Accessibility modes plus local storage and offline-capable PWA support
Where it doesn't
- Web-only platform coverage
- RSVP is the listed pacing method
- Local document storage may not suit users needing account-based sync
Reading Trainer — where it wins
- Adaptive curriculum combines speed, comprehension, and memory practice
- Progress statistics and exercise charts make training measurable
- Web and Android access with multilingual training options
Where it doesn't
- Free access is limited to the first curriculum unit and selected exercises
- Cloud synchronization is available only to Premium users
- The focus is guided practice rather than a documented content-import workflow
- Speeedy9.1/10 · Free plan
A feature-rich free web reader with broad imports, quizzes, accessibility modes, and offline support.
Visit SpeeedyFull verdict → - Reading Trainer8.9/10 · Free plan
A structured speed-reading app with adaptive lessons, memory exercises, and progress tracking.
Try Reading TrainerFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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