Comparison · Fast Reader vs. Spreeder
Fast Reader vs. Spreeder
the oldest RSVP brand, now a lifetime-only desktop-style course
Spreeder (merged with "7 Speed Reading") is the oldest RSVP brand, with 200+ structured lessons and a bundled ~20,000-ebook library — real course depth, sold as a one-time lifetime purchase with a 200-word-capped free tier and 2010s desktop-software styling across every platform.
Fast Reader vs. Spreeder, feature by feature
| Feature | Fast Reader | Spreeder |
|---|---|---|
| Free-tier limit | No fixed word cap on the free tier | Free tier capped at 200 words |
| Where your reading data lives | On-device SQLite; no account required | Cloud-library-centric — a ~20,000-ebook library hosted by eReflect |
| Skim / triage mode | Outline, tf-idf key terms, and a costed read plan with coverage and time-saved numbers | Not offered — course lessons only |
| Interface | Built mobile-native for iOS and Android | Described as 2010s desktop-software styling across every platform |
| Structured course curriculum | Not offered — a focused reader plus calibration trainer | 200+ structured speed-reading lessons |
| Bundled ebook library | Not offered — reads documents you already have | ~20,000-ebook library included |
Competitor facts above are pulled from Spreeder’s own public pricing page, App Store/Play listing, and published reviews — not marketing fluff. Fast Reader’s own price is never hardcoded here: it is store-localized and set in App Store Connect / Google Play.
Try the real skim engine before you install anything
Drop a PDF, EPUB, DOCX, HTML file, or paste text into the live demo below — it runs the exact outline, key-term, and costed-read-plan math the app ships with, entirely in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fast Reader cheaper than Spreeder?
Spreeder’s one-time lifetime price (around $67, frequently discounted to around $37) removes ongoing billing after a single payment, but its free tier caps you at 200 words. Fast Reader’s free tier has no fixed word cap, and its paid tiers are plain monthly/yearly subscriptions set in the App Store and Google Play — check current pricing there.
Does Fast Reader include a 200+ lesson course like Spreeder?
No, and we won’t pretend otherwise: Spreeder’s course depth and bundled ~20,000-ebook library are real strengths. Fast Reader is a focused reader and calibration trainer — four reading modes, a skim mode with a costed read plan, and comprehension checks — not a multi-week course.
Is my reading data private on Fast Reader, unlike Spreeder’s cloud library?
Yes. Documents, notes, and history live in on-device SQLite. Signing in with Apple or Google is entirely optional and only syncs your measured rate and Premium entitlement, never your library.