Comparison
FocusReader vs Spreeder
Spreeder (and Spritz-style apps) flash one word at a time to push your reading speed. FocusReader includes that RSVP mode too — but wraps it in a calm, full-page reader with focus aids you'll actually use daily.
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Spreeder and FocusReader both include RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) speed-reading, but they're shaped very differently. Spreeder is dedicated to RSVP drills: words flash one at a time at speeds from 100 to 1000 WPM, designed to train your reading pace through repeated practice sessions. It's a tool for the act of speed-training. FocusReader includes the same RSVP mode (100-800 WPM with a pivot-letter anchor) but inside a full daily reading app: anchor emphasis on every word, line-ruler dimming, page-flip mode, 15-minute pomodoro sprints, and free read-aloud with sentence-sync highlighting. You read your actual PDFs, EPUBs, and articles — and switch on RSVP when the material is dense and you want to power through it. The free plan covers 3 books. Pick Spreeder if you only want speed drills. Pick FocusReader if you want a reader for everyday use with RSVP as one mode among several.
At a glance
| FocusReader | Spreeder | |
|---|---|---|
| Core idea | A daily reader with RSVP as one mode | RSVP speed-reading drills |
| Speed-read (RSVP) | Yes — 100–800 WPM, starts on your page | Yes — its main feature |
| Normal reading mode | Yes — calm page-flip surface | Limited |
| Focus features | Anchors, dimming, pomodoro, read-aloud | Speed/chunk settings |
| File types | PDF, EPUB, web URLs, pasted text | Pasted text / imports |
| Free tier | Yes — 3 books | Limited free / paid |
Which should you pick?
Pick Spreeder if you only want speed-reading drills. Pick FocusReader if you want a reader for everyday use — with RSVP available when you want to sprint.
What FocusReader does
- Anchor emphasis — a bold front-half on each word for a steadier eye.
- Read-aloud — sentence-by-sentence, with the line highlighted, free.
- Page-flip mode — a real page at a time, not infinite scroll.
- Pomodoro sprints — short, finishable reading blocks.
- Upload anything — PDF, EPUB, web URL, or pasted text.
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