Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Studies have consistently shown that removing the need for physical eye movement (saccades) allows humans to process textual information considerably faster. The primary bottleneck in reading is physical, not cognitive.

Initially, pushing to a very high WPM (e.g., jumping from 250 to 600) may reduce comprehension as your brain adapts to giving up subvocalization. However, with moderate increases (e.g., 250 to 350) users often report *increased* comprehension due to the hyper-focus required.

ReadSteed offers a robust free tier that includes full access to the RSVP engine, Focus Mode, and speed controls. A premium tier exists to support the developers and unlocks cloud syncing.

Yes! You can paste any raw text into the reader, or use the "Upload .txt" feature to instantly load long files directly into your reading queue.