ReaderPro: Speed Reading
Read faster with short daily drills.
ReaderPro is a speed reading trainer for iPhone and iPad. It has 14 exercises that train the parts of reading you can actually practice: how wide you see, how quickly you recognize words, how well you hold what you just read. A session takes about five minutes.
Download on the App Store
What you get
- Reading speed test. Read a short text, answer a few questions, and get your words per minute with a comprehension check.
- Schulte tables. The classic grid drill for peripheral vision. Find the numbers in order without moving your eyes off the center.
- Guided pacing. A highlight moves through the text at the WPM you set, so your eyes learn a faster rhythm.
- Word and letter search. Scan grids and paragraphs for targets. This is the skill behind skimming.
- Memory drills. Remember Number, Twin Words and Running Words train the working memory that comprehension depends on.
- Progress tracking. Streaks, scores and history for every exercise, with difficulty that adapts as you improve.
Questions
Does speed reading practice work?
You will not triple your speed in a week. What practice does improve is visual span, word recognition and focus, and those add up to reading that feels easier and a bit faster. The app measures your WPM so you can see your own numbers.
What is a Schulte table?
A grid of shuffled numbers. You look at the center and find 1, 2, 3 and so on using your peripheral vision. It is a standard exercise for widening how much you see at once.
Can I try something without installing?
Yes. There is a free reading speed test at ahmetdedeler.com/reader/reading-speed-test and a free Schulte table at ahmetdedeler.com/reader/schulte-table.
Is it free?
The app is free to download. A subscription unlocks all exercises, with a 7-day free trial on the yearly plan.
Which languages does it support?
The app is translated into more than 30 languages, including Spanish, French, German, Russian, Turkish, Portuguese, Japanese and Chinese.