3 best iOS-applications for speed reading training

In early 2014, at Mobile World Congress was represented by Spritz technology that allows reading from 100 to 1000 words per minute. The technique was developed in the distant 70s, but talking about it just now - in connection with the reading of texts of relevance to mobile devices. We present our 3 apps for speed reading, which can strengthen your love for literature, and can kill.

The technology is based on the Spritz method for rapid visual sequence. The app divides the text into parts and shows the reader in one way, focusing on the middle. The essence of this technology is that the eye movement takes less time, and therefore, accelerates the reading process. Spritz the authors argue that it does not harm the process of assimilation of the text, but you can bet: for greater understanding and retention of the text, we sometimes need to read it twice, in the case of the Spritz is not possible.

"Historically, that reading requires a lot of time. That's because our eyes have to constantly move from word to word, skip the lines "

- says Elizabeth Schotter, scientist, psychologist at the University of California.

Rapid Reader

The most simple and convenient reader, working on technique Spritz. Copy text to the clipboard, insert into the reader and presto - you're done. You can select a font and speed of reading without entering the menu.

Sparker

In Sparker you do not have to manually copy and paste the text you want to read, because the app has its own library of books, and even educational materials to him. Summary of the work, text analysis, essays and topics to it - students and pupils like it. The rest - the same method Spritz with a choice of a one-line reading and reading speed.

Disadvantages: registration; advertising; All English-language texts.

Outread (Overview)

The application works on a different principle - it focuses your attention on more than one word, and number of characters that you can read over time - and that, and other one you choose themselves. EReader is convenient because it is not in the text is broken into separate words: the application allocates a few words, leaving the other text before your eyes, so you can return to it at any moment.

Load text into the application you need using the URL. After selecting all the options Outread informs you about how much time it will take reading of a book. So, at a rate of 445 words per minute, I swallow "Chamber №6" Chekhov for 35 minutes.

Disadvantages: long loading and text processing