Bible Speed Read

Bible Speed Read is Seth Potter's RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) reader for Scripture. Instead of scanning lines on a page, it shows one word at a time at a pace you choose, so the eyes stay still and attention can stay on the text.^1 The listing is free, and Apple marks the app Data Not Collected.^1

The current release names NIV and ESV and says other editions are paused while licensing is worked through. Verse text comes through the official YouVersion SDK; the privacy page also names the ESV (Crossway) API.^1 Offline downloads sit in Settings under each publisher's terms.^1

A session can start with a one-minute speed calibration and an optional thirty-second warm-up. Continue Reading opens the last place you stopped. Home-screen streaks include one grace day each week. Sentence endings linger on the period word so the next line does not arrive immediately.^1

The support site documents adjustable speed, multiple translations, local progress, and a distraction-free interface for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.^3 Speed, font size, and reading progress stay on the device.^2 Apple lists the app as Designed for iPad and Not verified for macOS.^1

Last updated: September 5, 2026

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