ReadQuick for iOS – Review
ReadQuick is to read web content quickly. Evernote, Pocket compatible
A few years ago, ReadQuick was touted as one of the premier apps available for fast reading. Furthermore, it was one of the more unique ones and certainly still is in some way or the other as it allows the user to process any digital content through RSVP technology.
So, how does ReadQuick perform when compared to other speed reading apps in the market? It still has its loyal followers, but due to inconsistent updates in recent years, it might have fallen behind the latest technology developments. Here’s a brief ReadQuick review of some of the biggest benefits and features.
How does ReadQuick work?
- It takes a selected article, book, newspaper, magazine and converts into a recognized format.
- ReadQuick then flashes the publication back to you on screen one word at a time.
- The speed can then adjusted in the settings menu.
If you compare ReadQuick with other apps available, it is important to understand how each of them actually works. To learn the techniques to manually process content and material faster we recommend Spreeder or Iris Reading. If you are interested in technically processing text as quickly as possible rather look for RSVP readers such as ReadMe or Syllable which are also available for Android.
| Rating | Price | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| ★★★★☆☆ | $7.99 for iPad & iPhone | ReadQuick is for iPad and iPhone. It converts websites or digital content into easy-to-digest formats. Available on iTunes. |
ReadQuick – Overview Features
- Browser integration: Convert any published page from any website.
- A wider range of formats supported, now including Instapaper and Pocket alongside your usual list of books, magazines and even recipe cards
- Updated stats counter for the number savvy, allowing you to see the words read per minute alongside the total number of words read and total reading hours
- Support for many languages including Norwegian, Swedish and Vietnamese.
- Save articles and content to your ReadQuick list using the iOS extension
- All read-it later services will displayed in one place
- Sync activities and playlists between your iOS devices
- ReadQuick supports Evernote and Feedly
- Set flash rates to up to 1,000 wpm
- Display one or multiple words at a time
- Switch back from flash to traditional mode
- ReadQuick PDF supported
ReadQuick – The Benefits
Time saving – The advantages ReadQuick wants to deliver to its users are obvious. Despite us all having a different view of the subject, many software developers seem to think people have no free time. Thus time-saving applications are therefore incredibly welcome. Well, that’s right.
Fast – ReadQuick is exactly this. It allows you to process and comprehend your reading list for the day at a much greater pace than before. It aims to save you time on your morning commute, lunch break, or journey home when the working day is done.
Customize – Once you get used to the predetermined words-per-minute speed of ReadQuick, you can increase this rate to process other articles a bit quicker than the day before. Everything is fully customizable, allowing you to go as quick or as slow as you want through your content.
Alternatives? – Three alternatives would be ReadMe, QuickReader or as mentioned above Spreeder, whereas the latter will also teach you effective methods to become an efficient learner too. The market is changing constantly though, so it is worth frequently reviewing our overviews (see links above).
ReadQuick – Should I buy it?
Up to date? – ReadQuick is developed by Action Now Ltd and is currently available on iTunes for iPhone or iPad devices. It requires at least iOS version 9 but should run on 11/12 smoothly. Keep in mind that the latest update was a few years ago which might cause some features to not work properly.
Downsides – This is certainly one of the biggest downsides we noticed for apps in this field. RSVP technology is still good but has lost its traction as a standalone feature and people are less willing to pay for it without getting much else.
Like ReadQuick, another example is the once hyped Acceleread app, which still gets a lot of interest. Still, the company either does not exist anymore or no one wants to dedicate the resources to develop a much-needed update.
Bottom line – Based on that, we currently do not recommend buying it as it is outdated and some of the features of ReadQuick might not work on the latest iOS iterations.
ReadQuick Review – Summary, Verdict
False promises? – ReadQuick is, furthermore, certainly not the definitive answer when it comes to teaching yourself better efficiency. For one, despite it being marketed as an app that teaches you to read quickly, it technically doesn’t. ReadQuick just takes one or more words at a time and flashes them briefly on a screen.
Pricy – Unfortunately, there is also not a technique you can then apply to your book collection. Furthermore, coming with a price tag of $7.99, ReadQuick is rather pricey, especially when some of its closest iTunes competitors will set you back only $2.99. This is certainly not the biggest complaint here, but it is nevertheless a point that should be raised, given that ReadQuick has not been updated for such a long time.
Bottom line is, that if you want an app that will actually teach you to read quickly, then ReadQuick is not the best solution. I have mentioned some alternatives in the first paragraphs should you be interested in these types of features.
On the other side, if you want something that will make your daily reading list a little bit quicker to process then ReadQuick may well be the tool for you.
What about ReadQuick Android?
Well, sad news, ReadQuick is still not available for Android devices, and as it looks like, it won’t be. However, we think there are much better options currently available on the Android platform with new projects popping up steadily. If you head over to Playstore, you will find a decent selection. Alternatively, consider our recommendations of platform-independent products ( see above).
Have you tried ReadQuick? Does it work smoothly? Please share your experience in the comments below.