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Outread vs Spreeder

March 23, 2026
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Outread
Speed-reading app for iPhone, iPad and Mac that uses Flash method, displaying only small sections of text at a time. This minimizes the time your eyes physically spend scanning the text, allowing you to focus on reading. The text-highlighting technique trains eyes to move more efficiently through the text. It creates a rhythm, reducing unnecessary jumps and distractions. The app allows to read websites, ebooks, and documents. It supports the following file types: DRM-free ePub, PDF, DOC, RTF, and TXT. It allows to sync content, reading history, and settings between your devices and integrates with Instapaper for reading online articles.
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Spreeder
Free speed-reading app for phone, tablet and desktop, using RSVP (Reading, Scanning, Visualization, Perception) technology. It allows to dynamically increase or decrease reading speed in increments of 10 or 100 words per minute. The app features four fully customizable reading modes, making it easy to handle any type of text in any situation. Spreeder can automatically scroll the text, or you can do it manually. If you're using a laptop or tablet with a keyboard, you can quickly control Spreeder using convenient keyboard shortcuts. The app supports 52 different file and e-book formats.
Outread vs Spreeder in our news:

2023. Outread 2.0 adds speed-reading assistant



Outread, the popular speed-reading app, has received a major update - Outread 2.0. The app has been completely redesigned to provide users with an enhanced reading experience. In the new version, users can take advantage of a built-in continuous reading assistant that highlights words that require attention and automatically scrolls text to ensure it is centered on the page. So you can read completely hands-free. Additionally, a new reading speed test allows users to quickly assess their reading speed and comprehension (by reading a text and answering a few questions). Outread 2.0 also now automatically tags content for easier searching and adds better support for shortcuts using the new App Intents platform. Furthermore, the developers have updated the app's design, making it more user-friendly and efficient.


2023. Speed-reading app Spreeder adds tags



Spreeder has introduced a new feature called Spreeder Tags, which allows users to assign tags to their books, similar to labels in Gmail. This feature allows you to sort and manage books, making them easier to find and read later. It's a convenient tool for organizing reading lists for both personal and professional purposes. The updated version also includes user interface improvements: book colors now correspond to their categories. This visualization helps users easily group and organize books by category.

Author: Maria Lin
Maria Lin, is a seasoned content writer who has contributed to numerous tech portals, including Mashable and bookrunch, as a guest author. She holds a Master's degree in Journalism from the University of California, where her research predominantly concentrated on mobile apps, software, AI and cloud services. With a deep passion for reading, Maria is particularly drawn to the intersection of technology and books, making book tech a subject of great interest to her. During her leisure time, she indulges in her love for cooking and finds solace in a good night's sleep. You can contact Maria Lin via email maria@bookrunch.com