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Head-to-head · Speed Reading Apps

Spreeder vs Reading Trainer

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Spreeder #1 in Speed Reading Apps 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Spreeder
Reading Trainer #6 in Speed Reading Apps 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Try Reading Trainer

Spreeder 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 scoreSpreeder · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth

Spreeder scores higher on our rubric for speed reading apps: 9.4 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Spreeder is the better fit for cross-platform speed-reading across many content types. Reading Trainer is the better fit for structured speed-reading practice.

  • Spreeder fits best

    Cross-platform speed-reading across many content types

  • Reading Trainer fits best

    Structured speed-reading practice

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Side by side

Feature Spreeder 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Reading Trainer 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.9
Ranking #1 in Speed Reading Apps #6 in Speed Reading Apps
Best for Cross-platform speed-reading across many content types Structured speed-reading practice
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Android
Support Email, Docs Email, Tickets
Built for Solo, Small business, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Spreeder 2/3 · Reading Trainer 2/3
Comprehension exercises Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Content import ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Guided training ✓ ✓
Specs
Pacing methods Rsvp Not checked yet
Advertised speed ceiling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms web, windows, macos, ios, android, chrome_extension web, android
Our review
Pros
  • Four customizable reading modes with adjustable RSVP pacing
  • Imports 52 file and e-book formats
  • Includes analytics, vocabulary tools, courses, and cloud sync
  • Adaptive curriculum combines speed, comprehension, and memory practice
  • Progress statistics and exercise charts make training measurable
  • Web and Android access with multilingual training options
Cons
  • The free web app limits text to 200 words
  • Lifetime Access is the only paid plan listed
  • The feature set may exceed the needs of simple speed-reading users
  • 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
Our verdict

Spreeder is speed-reading software from eReflect for people who want to read books, articles, documents, and other text more quickly. Its core approach is RSVP speed reading, with four customizable reading modes and adjustable pacing in…

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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…

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  1. SpreederSpeed Reading Apps 9.4Free plan
  2. Reading TrainerSpeed Reading Apps 8.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Spreeder — where it wins

    • Four customizable reading modes with adjustable RSVP pacing
    • Imports 52 file and e-book formats
    • Includes analytics, vocabulary tools, courses, and cloud sync

    Where it doesn't

    • The free web app limits text to 200 words
    • Lifetime Access is the only paid plan listed
    • The feature set may exceed the needs of simple speed-reading users

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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