I can't get it to stop asking me to review and it is really annoying. Even after rating and reviewing the pop-up still shows up and none of the buttons disable it nor is there anything in settings to stop it.
22 September 2014
I have this app on Windows and Android. If you use this everyday your reading will definitely improve. When I first started using it my WPM was right around 200ish. I took a break for about 3 months (you know you get bored etc.) I have come back and after a week my WPM is up to about 303. I'm reading faster and it helps you begin a love of reading. It helps you get through the drudgery of reading manuals and textbooks with no problem. When all you want back is your time this app helps move you in that direction.
Some things that I wish would change on the app is the standard text and stories. After a while you begin to memorize the material especially as you get into the higher levels. You find that you have read the same story for a test a couple of times. I think that will give you a false sense of accomplishment.
Other than that it is awesome.
20 November 2013
It didnt work for a week and then they deleted my profile... with hours of my info. Annoyed that this is what I get after paying $5.....
11 September 2013
I like this app a lot. I have only had it for a few days and I feel it is helping my reading speed. I am getting through the boring stuff at work much faster.
24 August 2013
Great for helping with focus, and speed reading
15 November 2013
On my Surface RT it worked great for over a week, then today it just stopped working. Please fix!!!!
19 February 2014
It is really helpful I love it. I've been able to become a better reader.
18 November 2013
Worked for about a week on my surface then it wouldn't open. After that I downloaded it onto my laptop and it worked great for a few days and now it won't open too. This needs to be fixed!!!! And after switching from one device to another I had to completely start over so I think you should be able to create an account you can use from multiple platforms.
16 November 2013
The app never open on the surface pro. Please fix or issue a refund
5 November 2013
I have noticed improvements in my ability to focus, accurately see larger chunks of information at a glance, reading speed and retention within the first week of use. The big question is, "Can it get me to 600 wpm with 90% retention?"
25 September 2013
I scheduled in a ten minute block each day to use this app to increase my reading speed, and I love it. The experience on the Microsoft Surface is great, and it was well worth the $5. The daily curriculum is quick and simple, so I can get back to work right after. They did a great job of providing a good Windows RT / 8 experience.
21 September 2013
im already a fast reader but now im reading even faster!
28 November 2014
I really like this app and as long as you have pretty good vocabulary and can spell, the exercises are good. My only problem with it is I would like to have my children use the app but the reading level is too advanced for them. Otherwise I would have given it five stars.
25 August 2014
Still assessing whether this app will improve my speed. I think my eye span and speed is improving, but I still can't seem to control my subvocalization and ability to concentrate on what I'm reading. Maybe it is a simple matter of sticking with it and eventually the brain starts "getting" it. So far I've completed 18 units.
17 June 2014
Even though this app asked me to rate it too soon, I can say that so far it has helped slightly. I bought this app because I am a slow reading college student looking to increase my reading speed to get passed those dreadful textbooks. Its worth the 5 bucks even if it helps you read only 1/8th faster then you normally would. Because at least your reading faster!!! lol
29 May 2014
I have been regularly using this app for over a month. In that time I have just about tripled my reading speed. I also have greater attention and comprehension too. So why only four stars? The app periodically has you take a timed reading test. The interface these reading tests is very poor. You can only scroll through the test material a line at a time. It is distracting and results in a slower reading speed. This should be changed to allow the reader to page through the material. It should act more like an e-reader.
25 May 2014
The difficulty of each exercise adjusts itself in accordance with the user's success rate. Though, it feels like a one time training course. Once all the exercises and texts are done, there is nothing much more to develop. Also, the reading comprehension tests are quite biased towards memorizing statistics.
27 February 2014
I don't know if I am improving but it seems like I might. my reading was 200 now it's 250-300. the games are fun and sometimes frustrating in a good way. It's 5 bucks so what is there to lose?
28 January 2014
I bought the app near two weeks ago and I've already noticed differences in my reading capability. I can read faster and am retaining more than I was able to a month ago; and that was at a slower speed. I do a unit 2 to 4 times a day, they only take like 5 to ten minutes. Just between classes I'll pull out my laptop and do a unit real quick. It speeds up study and helps you retain a lot more if you actually do the exercises and believe they're working. I would pay more money to use this app in accompaniment with a book so you can follow a linear path to the end of training and be able to look back and see your progress reflected off the story you're reading. Just a thought take it or leave it. Good app though!
9 November 2013
A great app for those looking to increase their reading skills.
19 October 2013
I haven't used it long but have found the exercises do make a difference and I am retaining more of what I read. I would recommend for anyone considering higher education.
14 October 2013
I am really impressed with this app. It does the job, the exercises are perfect and I can feel my ability read better growing all the time. Thanks!
26 September 2013
Paid for it and it just dont work
25 September 2013
I have been using it for a week, and I've already made significant progress. Fun to use, does a good job matching difficulty to skill level.
25 September 2013
Useful exercises. I'm seeing improvement.
22 September 2013
This may have a direct impact on reading speed and retention specifically but, it could also help with negating cognitive decline as Luminosity aims to do. This version is a lot cheaper though!
18 September 2013
I enjoy it. Not sure it helps, but makes me feel like a reading superstar;-).
15 September 2013
I really feel like I'm learning.
10 September 2013
I'm seeing a definite increase in speed and comprehension.
4 August 2013
I can't get it to stop asking me to review and it is really annoying. Even after rating and reviewing the pop-up still shows up and none of the buttons disable it nor is there anything in settings to stop it.
22 September 2014
I have this app on Windows and Android. If you use this everyday your reading will definitely improve. When I first started using it my WPM was right around 200ish. I took a break for about 3 months (you know you get bored etc.) I have come back and after a week my WPM is up to about 303. I'm reading faster and it helps you begin a love of reading. It helps you get through the drudgery of reading manuals and textbooks with no problem. When all you want back is your time this app helps move you in that direction. Some things that I wish would change on the app is the standard text and stories. After a while you begin to memorize the material especially as you get into the higher levels. You find that you have read the same story for a test a couple of times. I think that will give you a false sense of accomplishment. Other than that it is awesome.
20 November 2013
It didnt work for a week and then they deleted my profile... with hours of my info. Annoyed that this is what I get after paying $5.....
11 September 2013
I like this app a lot. I have only had it for a few days and I feel it is helping my reading speed. I am getting through the boring stuff at work much faster.
24 August 2013
Great for helping with focus, and speed reading
15 November 2013
On my Surface RT it worked great for over a week, then today it just stopped working. Please fix!!!!
19 February 2014
It is really helpful I love it. I've been able to become a better reader.
18 November 2013
Worked for about a week on my surface then it wouldn't open. After that I downloaded it onto my laptop and it worked great for a few days and now it won't open too. This needs to be fixed!!!! And after switching from one device to another I had to completely start over so I think you should be able to create an account you can use from multiple platforms.
16 November 2013
The app never open on the surface pro. Please fix or issue a refund
5 November 2013
I have noticed improvements in my ability to focus, accurately see larger chunks of information at a glance, reading speed and retention within the first week of use. The big question is, "Can it get me to 600 wpm with 90% retention?"
25 September 2013
I scheduled in a ten minute block each day to use this app to increase my reading speed, and I love it. The experience on the Microsoft Surface is great, and it was well worth the $5. The daily curriculum is quick and simple, so I can get back to work right after. They did a great job of providing a good Windows RT / 8 experience.
21 September 2013
im already a fast reader but now im reading even faster!
28 November 2014
I really like this app and as long as you have pretty good vocabulary and can spell, the exercises are good. My only problem with it is I would like to have my children use the app but the reading level is too advanced for them. Otherwise I would have given it five stars.
25 August 2014
Still assessing whether this app will improve my speed. I think my eye span and speed is improving, but I still can't seem to control my subvocalization and ability to concentrate on what I'm reading. Maybe it is a simple matter of sticking with it and eventually the brain starts "getting" it. So far I've completed 18 units.
17 June 2014
Even though this app asked me to rate it too soon, I can say that so far it has helped slightly. I bought this app because I am a slow reading college student looking to increase my reading speed to get passed those dreadful textbooks. Its worth the 5 bucks even if it helps you read only 1/8th faster then you normally would. Because at least your reading faster!!! lol
29 May 2014
I have been regularly using this app for over a month. In that time I have just about tripled my reading speed. I also have greater attention and comprehension too. So why only four stars? The app periodically has you take a timed reading test. The interface these reading tests is very poor. You can only scroll through the test material a line at a time. It is distracting and results in a slower reading speed. This should be changed to allow the reader to page through the material. It should act more like an e-reader.
25 May 2014
The difficulty of each exercise adjusts itself in accordance with the user's success rate. Though, it feels like a one time training course. Once all the exercises and texts are done, there is nothing much more to develop. Also, the reading comprehension tests are quite biased towards memorizing statistics.
27 February 2014
I don't know if I am improving but it seems like I might. my reading was 200 now it's 250-300. the games are fun and sometimes frustrating in a good way. It's 5 bucks so what is there to lose?
28 January 2014
I bought the app near two weeks ago and I've already noticed differences in my reading capability. I can read faster and am retaining more than I was able to a month ago; and that was at a slower speed. I do a unit 2 to 4 times a day, they only take like 5 to ten minutes. Just between classes I'll pull out my laptop and do a unit real quick. It speeds up study and helps you retain a lot more if you actually do the exercises and believe they're working. I would pay more money to use this app in accompaniment with a book so you can follow a linear path to the end of training and be able to look back and see your progress reflected off the story you're reading. Just a thought take it or leave it. Good app though!
9 November 2013
A great app for those looking to increase their reading skills.
19 October 2013
I haven't used it long but have found the exercises do make a difference and I am retaining more of what I read. I would recommend for anyone considering higher education.
14 October 2013
I am really impressed with this app. It does the job, the exercises are perfect and I can feel my ability read better growing all the time. Thanks!
26 September 2013
Paid for it and it just dont work
25 September 2013
I have been using it for a week, and I've already made significant progress. Fun to use, does a good job matching difficulty to skill level.
25 September 2013
Useful exercises. I'm seeing improvement.
22 September 2013
This may have a direct impact on reading speed and retention specifically but, it could also help with negating cognitive decline as Luminosity aims to do. This version is a lot cheaper though!
18 September 2013
I enjoy it. Not sure it helps, but makes me feel like a reading superstar;-).
15 September 2013
I really feel like I'm learning.
10 September 2013
I'm seeing a definite increase in speed and comprehension.
10 September 2013
Great App, worth its price