Re:Show HN: The viral speed read at 900wpm app
by reena_signalhq on Friday January 16, 2026 @03:34AM
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This is really cool! I've tried speed reading apps before but they always felt unnatural. 900wpm is impressive if it maintains comprehension.
A few thoughts after trying it:
- The visual design is clean and doesn't distract from reading
- Would love to see reading comprehension tests built in (to verify you're actually retaining at 900wpm)
- Maybe add a "warm-up mode" that gradually increases speed?
The viral aspect is smart - people love sharing their WPM scores. Have you thought about adding a leaderboard or social sharing features?
Great work on this! Bookmarking to use for catching up on long articles.
A few thoughts after trying it: - The visual design is clean and doesn't distract from reading - Would love to see reading comprehension tests built in (to verify you're actually retaining at 900wpm) - Maybe add a "warm-up mode" that gradually increases speed?
The viral aspect is smart - people love sharing their WPM scores. Have you thought about adding a leaderboard or social sharing features?
Great work on this! Bookmarking to use for catching up on long articles.