Outread lets you read websites, ebooks and documents as fast as possible. It's a native app optimized for iOS, iPadOS and macOS. It handles following file types: DRM-free ePub, PDF, DOC, RTF and TXT.
An optional Outread account allows you to sync all your content, reading history and preferences between your devices. Outread also integrates with Pocket and Instapaper, seamlessly showing all your content in a single list.
Our take on Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) reading technique showing only small chunks of text at a time. It minimizes the time your eyes physically move through text, letting you super-focus on your reading.
During reading your eyes are often going back to reread the words, even when they were already absorbed. The highlighting technique teaches your eyes to move more efficiently through the text. It provides a rhythm lowering the number of unnecessary jumps and distractions.
Provides four exercises that improve your peripheral vision, eidetic memory, short-term memory and chunking ability.
Outread lets you customize all aspects of your speed-reading experience, such as: speed (in words per minute), chunk length, contrast, theme, font, and much more! Outread is a vital tool for those with dyslexia, low vision, reading challenges, or ADD, enhancing their reading experience and accessibility.
Sep 15, 2025
We're excited to announce a major update to Outread, launching alongside iOS 26.
Mar 26, 2023
We are thrilled to announce the release of Outread 2.0. The app's internals have been rewritten to bring you even more reading superpowers.
Sep 19, 2022
Outread has been selected as an app of the day on a local TV station in Texas.