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- 4.60
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- Last updated
- December 4, 2025
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By Ryan Schefske, from the App StoreDescription by Ryan Schefske Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
powerful reading modes, smart text input, and AI-powered insights.
THREE WAYS TO READ
- Speed Reading (RSVP)
Master speed reading with Rapid Sequential Visual Presentation. Display one word at a time in large, clear text with adjustable
words-per-minute control. Read 2-3x faster while maintaining comprehension. Perfect for articles, documents, and study materials.
- Text-to-Speech Reading
Listen while you multitask with natural-sounding voices. Real-time word highlighting keeps you engaged as the text is read aloud.
Choose from system voices or upgrade to Premium AI voices powered by OpenAI for the most natural speech synthesis available.
- Auto-Scroll Reading
Smooth, continuous scrolling at your preferred pace. Adjust speed in real-time with an intuitive slider. Perfect for focused
reading without manual scrolling distractions.
SMART TEXT INPUT
Camera Document Scanning - Point your camera at any document, book, or printed text. Advanced OCR technology instantly extracts
text with high accuracy.
Speech-to-Text Dictation - Speak naturally and watch your words appear. Perfect for capturing ideas, notes, or content
hands-free.
Photo Upload - Import images from your library and extract text instantly. Great for digitizing old documents or screenshots.
Manual Input - Traditional text entry with a clean, distraction-free editor.
AI-POWERED INTELLIGENCE (Pro Feature)
Smart Summaries - Get instant key points and comprehensive summaries powered by Apple Intelligence. Perfect for quickly
understanding long articles or documents before deep reading.
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
Reading Statistics - Monitor words read, time spent, sessions completed, and average reading speed. Build consistent reading
habits with streak tracking and daily breakdowns.
Reading History - Access your last 10 reading sessions (free) or unlimited history (Pro). Quickly revisit previous texts with
automatic word count and date tracking.
Streak Tracking - Build momentum with daily reading streaks. Watch your longest streak grow as you develop consistent reading
habits.
PRODUCTIVITY FEATURES
- Adjustable reading speed for all modes
- Skip forward/backward controls in speed reading
- Real-time word highlighting in speech mode
- Share texts and reading stats with friends
- Clean, modern SwiftUI interface
- Full iPad support with landscape mode
- Haptic feedback for enhanced interaction
- Dark mode support
PERFECT FOR
• Students reading textbooks, research papers, and study materials
• Professionals processing reports, emails, and business documents• Busy readers who want to read more in less time
• Anyone with dyslexia, ADHD, or visual processing differences
• Commuters and multitaskers who prefer audio learning
• Language learners practicing reading comprehension
• Researchers scanning and analyzing documents
• Anyone building consistent reading habits
SCHOLARLY PRO
Upgrade to unlock premium features:
Premium AI Voices - 6 natural-sounding voices
AI Summaries - Instant key points and comprehensive text analysis
Unlimited History - Keep every reading session forever
Advanced Statistics - All-time stats with detailed breakdowns
Ad-Free Experience - Pure, distraction-free reading
USE CASES
Speed through lengthy documents in minutes. Listen to articles while commuting or exercising. Scan physical documents
and read them digitally. Build a daily reading habit with streak tracking. Study more efficiently with AI-powered summaries.
Practice speed reading techniques. Improve focus with distraction-free RSVP. Access reading material hands-free.
Start reading smarter today with Scholarly!
Privacy Policy: https://ryanschefske.github.io/scholarlyPrivacyPolicyindex
Terms and Conditions: https://ryanschefske.github.io/scholarlyTermsAndConditionsindex
Apple's EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Price
- Free
- App size
- 15.4 MB
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Scholarly - Smart Reading AI
Releases
Updates seen on the App Store- Version
- 2.1
- Launched
- November 2019
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About Scholarly - Smart Reading AI
Scholarly - Smart Reading AI is a productivity app developed by Ryan Schefske.
What is the rating of Scholarly - Smart Reading AI?
Scholarly - Smart Reading AI is rated 4.60 out of 5 stars, based on 10 ratings.
Is Scholarly - Smart Reading AI free?
Scholarly - Smart Reading AI is free. The app size is 15.42 MB. The latest version available is 2.1. The last update was on December 4, 2025.
What are the requirements for Scholarly - Smart Reading AI?
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on the App Store since November 2019.
Scholarly - Smart Reading AI is made and published by Ryan Schefske. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Ryan Schefske. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Ryan Schefske and are shown as published on the App Store.
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