Read 3x faster.
Actually remember it.

Turn reading into a practice, not just a task. Organize with Readlists, speed through at 300-900+ WPM, and capture insights as you go.

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ReadFast on iPhone — Read 3x fasterReadFast RSVP reader — one word at a time
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Offline reading. Same library when you sign in.

Too much to read

You have articles, papers, and reports you should read. You don't have time to read them carefully, so you skim or skip them.

Too much content

Your reading list keeps growing. New papers, reports, articles every day.

Skimming doesn't stick

When you skim, you don't retain much. You've 'read' it but can't recall the details.

No time for deep reading

Careful reading takes time you don't have. So most things stay unread.

See how much time you'll save

Calculate your time savings based on content type and reading speed.

600 WPM
300 WPM800 WPM

Normal reading

20 min

at 250 WPM

ReadFast

8 min

at 600 WPM

Time saved

12 min

per read

2.4x

Speed boost

2.4x faster

vs. normal reading

Most readers start at 350-400 WPM and work up to 600+ with practice.

A system for serious readers

ReadFast isn't just a speed reader. It's a complete reading workflow that helps you organize, execute, and remember.

Organize

Group documents into Readlists

Create focused reading queues for projects, courses, or research sprints. Prioritize what matters.

Read

Speed through with RSVP

300-900+ WPM with smart timing. Your eyes stay fixed while words flow. No skimming, no re-reading.

Capture

Mark insights as you go

Press M to mark. Keep reading without breaking flow. Review and annotate after you finish.

The habit-forming loop

ReadlistRead & MarkReviewNext

The reading cycle

Organize. Read. Review. Repeat.

1

Organize

Create a Readlist, add your documents, set the order. Your reading queue is ready.

Weekly Research3 docs
AI Safety Research Paper8,200
Market Analysis Q43,500
Product Strategy Doc2,100
2

Read

RSVP at 300-900+ WPM. Press M to mark key insights without breaking your flow.

RSVP reader showing word display
3

Review

Flip through your marks, add notes, export to your notes app. Nothing gets lost.

Your marks (3)

"The key insight is that compound learning creates exponential returns over time..."

Page 12

"Focus on systems, not goals."

Page 24

"Small improvements → big results"

Page 31
4

Next

Move to the next document in your list. Repeat until your Readlist is done.

Finished!

750
WPM
113
min saved
42,376
words

Reading at 3.0x normal speed

When you finish a Readlist, start another. Build the habit.

Built for people who read for a living

Whether you're drowning in papers, reports, or textbooks — ReadFast helps you keep up.

Researchers
  • Create Readlists for literature reviews
  • Mark key claims as you read
  • 3x through the literature
Students
  • Readlists for each course
  • Mark definitions and key concepts
  • Actually finish the textbook
Analysts
  • Process reports efficiently
  • Mark and export key findings
  • Stay on top of industry changes
Professionals
  • Clear the reading backlog
  • Prioritize with Readlists
  • Never fall behind again

Everything you need to read smarter

A beautiful reader with a complete reading system built in.

The Reader

RSVP with ORP

Single-word display with Optimal Recognition Point highlighting. Your eyes stay fixed while words flow.

Smart Timing

Automatic pauses for punctuation, long words, and emphasis. Reads naturally, not robotically.

Themes & Fonts

Dark, light, and sepia modes. Multiple font sizes. Customize for your comfort.

Auto-Save Progress

Your position saves every 30 seconds, on pause, and when you close the tab. Never lose your place.

The System

Readlists

Playlists for reading. Group documents, read in sequence, track progress across the list.

Marks & Highlights

Press M to mark. Keep reading. Review your marks after and add notes.

Completion Cards

Finish a document and share your achievement. Show off your reading stats.

Export

Your data is yours. Export marks as Markdown or everything as JSON.

Coming Soon

Fits into your workflow

Import from where you collect. Export to where you think.

📚

Readwise ReaderSoon

Import documents from your Reader library

💎

ObsidianSoon

Export highlights and notes as markdown

📰

FeedlySoon

Import articles from your feeds

📖

InoreaderSoon

Send saved articles to ReadFast

Want a specific integration? Let us know

Simple pricing

Start free. Upgrade when you need cloud sync.

Free
Try it locally, no signup required
$0forever
  • Full RSVP reader
  • 5 documents
  • 1 Readlist
  • Progress tracking
  • Marks & highlights
Monthly
Flexible monthly billing
$8/month
  • Everything in Free
  • Unlimited documents (5GB)
  • Unlimited Readlists
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Export to Markdown & JSON
  • Priority support
Save 37%
Yearly
Best value for subscribers
$60/year
  • Everything in Free
  • Unlimited documents (5GB)
  • Unlimited Readlists
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Export to Markdown & JSON
  • Priority support
Lifetime
Founder
Lifetime access, forever
$180 once
  • Everything in Free
  • Unlimited documents (5GB)
  • Unlimited Readlists
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Export to Markdown & JSON
  • Priority support
  • Lifetime access
  • Support development

Questions?

Start reading faster today

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Get the iPhone and iPad app

Offline reading. Same library when you sign in.

Or try a file in the browser — no signup required.

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