Why Blinkword
The average person reads about 250 words per minute. With Blinkword, you can read 2-3x faster — without sacrificing comprehension. Blinkword is a modern RSVP speed reading app that uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation to display words one at a time at your chosen speed, training your brain to process text more efficiently.
If you've been searching for a Readrrr alternative that's actively maintained, beautifully designed, and loaded with features, Blinkword is what you've been waiting for. It combines the proven science of RSVP reading with a polished, native iOS experience that makes reading faster feel natural — not stressful.
Blinkword comes with access to over 70,000 free books from Project Gutenberg, so you can start speed reading classic literature immediately. You can also import your own ePub files, paste text directly, or read articles from the web. Whether you're a student racing through textbooks, a professional plowing through reports, or a bookworm who wants to read faster on iPhone, Blinkword adapts to your pace.
Every element of the app — from the anchor letter positioning to the customizable themes — is designed to reduce eye strain, maintain focus, and maximize your reading speed. It's not just a speed reading app; it's a better way to read.
Features
Blinkword packs everything you need into a clean, focused RSVP reader — no bloat, no distractions.
Rapid Serial Visual Presentation displays words one at a time at your chosen speed. Start slow and gradually increase your WPM as your brain adapts — most users read faster within days.
Each word is positioned so a highlighted anchor letter aligns at the optimal focal point. This reduces subvocalization and eliminates unnecessary eye movement, helping you read faster on iPhone.
Import any ePub file directly into Blinkword. Your personal library, textbooks, and documents — all readable at 2-3x your normal speed with the RSVP reader.
Browse and download from over 70,000 free books via Project Gutenberg — right inside the app. Classic literature, philosophy, science fiction, and more, all ready for speed reading.
Your reading progress, library, and settings sync across all your Apple devices via iCloud. Pick up right where you left off — whether you're on iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
Choose from carefully designed reading themes — light, dark, sepia, and more. Reduce eye strain during long sessions and make your speed reading app feel uniquely yours.
The Science
RSVP isn't a gimmick — it's a scientifically studied technique used in reading research for decades.
Traditional reading requires your eyes to constantly jump across lines of text (saccades). RSVP removes this entirely — each word appears in the same fixed position, so your eyes stay still while your brain processes faster.
Most people silently "speak" each word as they read, capping speed around 250 WPM. RSVP naturally trains your brain to process words visually rather than verbally, breaking through that ceiling.
Blinkword lets you gradually increase your reading speed. Start at a comfortable WPM and work your way up — your brain adapts naturally over time, making each session feel effortless.
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