Outread: Speed Reading

Outread: Speed Reading

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Outread: Speed Reading. Master Your Reading List in Half the Time.

The ultimate productivity tool for knowledge workers and academic optimizers. Conquer information overload with advanced RSVP technology, improve your focus, and train your brain to read up to 1,500 words per minute.

Publisher

Arkadiusz Holko

Category

Books

Downloads

203K+

User Rating

4.6/5

Total Ratings

1K+

Locales

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Speed in Action

Discover the interface used by 203K+ users.

Outread speed reading app interface showing the headline double your reading speed and a phone screen displaying the focus reading mode

Outread speed reading app interface showing the headline double your reading speed and a phone screen displaying the focus reading mode

Outread app interface demonstrating science-based reading methods and highlighting mode on an iPhone

Outread app interface demonstrating science-based reading methods and highlighting mode on an iPhone

Outread app library interface showing a list of unread articles and documents for speed reading on an iPhone screen

Outread app library interface showing a list of unread articles and documents for speed reading on an iPhone screen

Discover screen of Outread speed reading app featuring news articles and classic books

Discover screen of Outread speed reading app featuring news articles and classic books

Outread app interface showing a list of training exercises for vision and memory including Schulte Table and Visual Memory.

Outread app interface showing a list of training exercises for vision and memory including Schulte Table and Visual Memory.

Smartphone displaying the Outread app with highlighted text and a menu for adding notes and bookmarks

Smartphone displaying the Outread app with highlighted text and a menu for adding notes and bookmarks

Outread app interface displaying an AI generated reading comprehension quiz

Outread app interface displaying an AI generated reading comprehension quiz

The Outread app showing reader preferences for speed reading modes and layout customization

The Outread app showing reader preferences for speed reading modes and layout customization

Outread speed reading interface on a smartphone highlighting text to assist users with dyslexia, ADD, and ADHD.

Outread speed reading interface on a smartphone highlighting text to assist users with dyslexia, ADD, and ADHD.

Read Faster, Learn More, Stay Ahead

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 203K+ users.

Precision Pacing

Follow the guided highlighter or centered text mode to maintain peak focus and eliminate the mental 'noise' of traditional reading.

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Seamless Workflow

Instantly import PDFs, Word docs, and web content from Safari or Instapaper to tackle your professional to-read list anywhere.

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Cognitive Growth

Train your brain with specialized exercises for peripheral vision and memory, while tracking your reading speed gains with detailed stats.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 203K+ people who love this app.

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"As a consultant dealing with constant information overload, Outread has been a total game-changer. I finally cleared my Instapaper backlog and now breeze through industry reports in half the time. The syncing between my Mac and iPhone is seamless, making my morning commute incredibly productive."

David S., Senior Strategy Consultant
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"Reading used to be exhausting because of my ADHD, but the Flashing Mode helps me stay locked in without losing my place. I used it to get through my entire thesis bibliography. It's not just a speed reader; it's the best focus tool I've ever found for my research."

Chloe L., Ph.D. Candidate

About the app

Everything you need to know about Outread: Speed Reading.

Description

Speed-read websites, ebooks and documents. Outread improves reading effectiveness by helping you to focus on reading small chunks of text at a time. You can either follow the highlighter along the page or keep the text centered. Featured by Apple in “Best New Apps”, “Train Your Brain” and "Read Something New" sections “You're in luck, because Outread will help you get through [articles] and learn speed-reading in the process.” — Lifehacker "Speed Between the Lines" — WSJ “A clear winner in the speed-reading category” — AppAdvice BASIC FEATURES: - Speed read by following the highlighter along the page (Highlighting Mode) or by keeping the focused phrase in the center of the screen (Flashing Mode - Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) - Exercises improving peripheral vision, eidetic memory, short-term memory and chunking ability. - Add webpages from Safari or other apps using share extension - Paste text or add from a URL - Sync your library, preferences and reading stats between your devices - Adjust the reading speed and chunk length (length of text you read at once) - Bookmark parts of text for later and add notes to them - Selection of fonts to suit all reading conditions - Monitor your progress with reading stats - Filter (by services or tags) and sort (by date, length or title) the items - See images included in text (even during speed reading) - AI translate text added to the app to many supported languages - Pleasant reading experience improving comprehension and concentration for people with dyslexia, ADD and ADHD - Test your reading speed and comprehension - Universal app for iPhone, iPad and Mac - Everything is always with you, even offline OUTREAD+ FEATURES: - Read free classic novels from the built-in catalog - Sync with Instapaper - Add your own ebooks (DRM-free ePub) - Add PDF, Microsoft Word, RTF and TXT documents - Higher reading speed up to 1,500 words per minute - Unlimited bookmarks and notes - Reader themes: Black & White (great for OLED), Sepia and Gray NOTE: - DRM-protected ebooks (Kindle and most of iBooks ebooks) are not supported Terms and Conditions: https://outreadapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://outreadapp.com/privacy-policy If you have any questions or suggestions, you can reach us at contact@outreadapp.com

Latest Version

2.5.3

Size

28.4 MB

First Released

Jan 15, 2014

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Join 200,000+ high-efficiency readers who use Outread to focus better and learn faster. Start your speed-reading journey on iPhone, iPad, and Mac today.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Outread: Speed Reading

What is Outread: Speed Reading and how does it improve reading?

Outread: Speed Reading helps you speed-read websites, ebooks, and documents. It improves reading effectiveness by focusing on small text chunks using Highlighting or Flashing Mode, and offers exercises to train your brain.

What reading modes does Outread: Speed Reading offer?

Outread: Speed Reading offers Highlighting Mode, where you follow a highlighter, and Flashing Mode (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation), which keeps the focused phrase centered on the screen.

Can Outread: Speed Reading read documents and ebooks?

Yes, Outread: Speed Reading allows you to speed-read websites, ebooks, and documents. With Outread+, you can add DRM-free ePubs, PDF, Microsoft Word, RTF, and TXT documents.

Does Outread: Speed Reading use AI?

Yes, Outread: Speed Reading uses AI to translate text into many supported languages. It also offers AI-powered quizzes, summaries, and more, as shown in the app.

Is Outread: Speed Reading suitable for people with dyslexia, ADD, or ADHD?

Yes, Outread: Speed Reading provides a pleasant reading experience designed to improve comprehension and concentration for people with dyslexia, ADD, and ADHD.

What exercises does Outread: Speed Reading include?

Outread: Speed Reading includes exercises to improve peripheral vision, eidetic memory, short-term memory, and chunking ability. It also offers a Reading Speed Test.

Can I use Outread: Speed Reading offline?

Yes, Outread: Speed Reading ensures that everything is always with you, even when you are offline, allowing continuous reading without an internet connection.

What additional features does Outread+ offer?

Outread+ offers free classic novels, Instapaper sync, support for custom DRM-free ebooks and documents, higher reading speeds up to 1,500 WPM, unlimited bookmarks, and additional reader themes.

Does Outread: Speed Reading support DRM-protected ebooks?

No, Outread: Speed Reading does not support DRM-protected ebooks, including Kindle and most iBooks ebooks. It only supports DRM-free ePubs for custom uploads.

Does Outread: Speed Reading offer a premium version?

Yes, Outread: Speed Reading offers a premium version called Outread+, which includes additional features like classic novels, Instapaper sync, document support, higher speeds, unlimited bookmarks, and reader themes.