Throughline Speed Reader Apple

Throughline Speed Reader

Read Faster with Smart Pacing

Overview

Rating:
5.00
(2)
Version:
2026.9
Last updated: 2026-09-05
Ranking
#658,025 ▼ 848
Overall

Features & Capabilities

Train toward your ideal reading pace with intelligent pacing. ORP alignment, natural rhythm, and on-device AI summaries. Words flow to you.

Read faster while comprehending more. Throughline presents text one word at a time with intelligent pacing that adapts to natural language rhythms.

VARIABLE PACING ENGINE Unlike basic RSVP readers that show every word for the same duration, Throughline adjusts timing dynamically: • Punctuation creates natural pauses — longer at periods, brief at commas • Complex words get extra display time • Paragraph breaks give you time to absorb ideas • Not fixed-interval timing — pacing adapts continuously word by word

ORP ALIGNMENT Each word displays with its Optimal Recognition Point at a fixed position on screen: • Your eyes never move — words come to you • The red pivot letter marks the optimal focus point • Eliminates the saccadic jumps that slow traditional reading • Find your ideal reading pace and keep pushing further

WARMUP & COOLDOWN • Start each session at a comfortable pace • Gradually accelerate to your target speed • Cooldown ramp slows gently at the end of texts • Circular toolbar gauge shows ramp progress during warmup and cooldown • Configurable duration and intensity

APPLE INTELLIGENCE • Generate summaries with key takeaways and topics • All processing happens on-device • No data sent to servers • Available on devices supporting Apple Intelligence

READING MODES • Single Word: Classic RSVP with full focus • Reader: See surrounding context as you read • Double-tap to switch modes

BROWSING PANEL • Open Browse as an inline drawer beside the minimap • Preview nearby paragraphs for context without leaving the reader • Jump to the section you want, then resume at speed

SIRI & SHORTCUTS • Voice: "Read clipboard in Throughline" — speed read copied text • Voice: "Resume reading in Throughline" — pick up where you left off • Voice: "Reading stats in Throughline" — hear your stats hands-free • Shortcuts app: Build automations with Read Text, Read Clipboard, and more • Home Screen widgets show current reading progress • Lock Screen widgets with circular gauge, progress bar, or inline text • Widget accent color matches your reader theme

SAFARI EXTENSION • Save articles to your reading queue directly from Safari • One tap — no copying or pasting needed • Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

APPLE WATCH • Read articles on your wrist with intelligent pacing • Digital Crown adjusts reading speed with haptic steps • Articles under 3,000 words sync automatically • Session progress syncs back to iPhone • Watch face complications show your queue

ANALYTICS DASHBOARD • Track words per minute over time • See total words read and sessions completed • Calculate time saved vs. average readers • Weekly activity visualization • View stats by week, month, year, or all time

LIBRARY MANAGEMENT • Auto-save everything you read • Or read ephemerally with no storage • Two tabs: Reading (queue + in progress) and Archive • Sort by date, title, word count, or progress • Resume exactly where you left off

CUSTOMIZABLE INTERFACE • Serif, sans-serif, and monospace fonts • Adjustable font sizes with Dynamic Type support • Custom pivot color selection • Multiple background themes • Rails and ORP indicator toggles

THROUGHLINE PRO • Free tier includes the core reader, 3 fonts, 3 backgrounds, and 10 library items • Pro unlocks all fonts, colors, backgrounds, unlimited library, analytics, iCloud sync, Apple Watch, AI summaries, and advanced pacing controls • Monthly, annual, and lifetime plans available • Family Sharing supported

DESIGNED FOR iOS • Native SwiftUI with modern toolbar design • Full VoiceOver accessibility • Respects Reduce Motion preferences • Dark mode throughout • iPad optimized

PRIVACY FIRST • All reading happens on-device • No account required • No data transmitted • Your reading stays private

Start reading faster today.

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User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Steven Townsend
Rating:
5.00
(2)
Version:
2026.9 Last updated: 2026-09-05
Version code:
890854987
Creation date:
2026-03-29
Compatible devices:
Size:
14.75MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-09-08
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Steven Townsend
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/throughline-speed-reader/id6758305019
Website:
https://throughlinereader.app/

User Reviews

First learned of this method from meeting the developer of the app and seeing what he put together. It is wild how well it works. It has been great for reading things that are more dense. Speeds up the process and locks me in. Great work on this Steven. — GSBC 2025
by je*****, 2026-04-20
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