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Throughline Speed Reader

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#486,994 of 726,497 by ratings on Apple (down 2,942 since 09/16/2026) · #6,086 of 9,016 in Book

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Description

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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