⏳ Time Blindness

You sat down to read
one paper.
Three hours vanished.

Your brain isn't broken — it experiences time differently. SwiftsReader shows you exactly where you are, how long you've been reading, and reminds you before time disappears.

270+ researchers already using it  ·  Free plan
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👁 No Eye Drift

Stop losing your place
every single line.

RSVP reading delivers one word at a time to a fixed focal point. No scanning. No backtracking. No re-reading the same sentence for the fourth time. Just comprehension.

+13% comprehension in ADHD readers (PubMed, 2025)
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🧠 Space to Think

A paper that reads
itself. You just think.

AI summaries distil every section to 80–120 words before you commit to reading it. Know what matters. Skip what doesn't. Your mental energy goes to insight, not parsing.

faster paper processing with AI-assisted summaries
✨ AI Summary — §3 Methods Cached
The study recruited 84 adults diagnosed with ADHD and applied a randomised within-subject RSVP protocol. Participants read matched passages at their self-selected pace. Comprehension was assessed via recall scoring and reaction-time measures…
✨ Pro — Full PDF Extraction

Figures. Tables.
Equations. Detected.

SwiftsReader Pro uses an academic PDF engine to detect every figure, table, and equation in your paper — not just the text. Complex Elsevier, Springer & Sage papers render completely.

Pro plan — figures, tables & equations from any journal
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Scatter plot: RSVP speed vs. comprehension score (n=84)
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270+ researchers already using SwiftsReader
50+ peer-reviewed studies underpin every feature
28 researchers found us organically on Scribd
Peer-reviewed research

Built on the science of
how ADHD brains actually read

Every feature in SwiftsReader maps directly to an intervention validated in peer-reviewed academic research. This isn't a wellness app — it's evidence-based by design.

The RAP framework — embedded in every session
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Step 1 · Read
Read at your pace
RSVP speed reading and paragraph mode let you absorb text in the format your brain prefers — one word at a time, or full flowing sentences.
⚡ RSVP + Paragraph mode
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Step 2 · Ask
Ask what matters
AI section summaries surface the main idea and key details automatically — so your mental energy goes to understanding, not parsing dense text.
🧠 AI Summaries
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Step 3 · Put
Put it in your words
Notes & Goals lets you document findings, relevance, and questions in your own language — the consolidation step that cements long-term retention.
📝 Notes & Goals
36%
Average improvement in reading comprehension using the RAP paraphrasing strategy
50%
Fewer distractions per hour with synchronised audio-visual reading software
25%
Of all college students with a registered disability are diagnosed with ADHD
2–8%
Of the total college population reports clinically significant ADHD symptoms
What the research says

Assistive reading software allowed students to reduce distractibility, read with less stress and fatigue, and read for longer periods. Distractions per hour were 50% lower in the assisted reading condition — a statistically significant difference.

Hecker, Burns, Elkind, Elkind & Katz (2002)
Annals of Dyslexia · Cited in DuPaul et al. (2009), Journal of Attention Disorders, 13(3)

Students showed average gains of 35 percentage points in reading comprehension after mastering the RAP paraphrasing strategy. Gains were maintained two months after the intervention ended.

Schumaker, Denton & Deshler (1984) · University of Kansas
Validated in Kemp (2017), Journal of Education and Training, 4(2)

In the UK and Ireland, young people with ADHD are unlikely to enrol in further education, and of those who do go to university, few will graduate at the same time as their non-ADHD peers.

Sedgwick, J.A. (2018)
Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, 35(3), 221–235

Students with ADHD are less likely to use effective study skills, more likely to struggle with note-taking and summarising, and less likely to show persistence in the face of challenging academic work.

Hartung, Canu et al. (2020)
Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 29(2), 411–424
SwiftsReader is a reading productivity tool, not a medical device or clinical intervention.
Research citations are provided for transparency. Full references available on request  ·  hello@swiftsreader.com
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How SwiftsReader works

Three steps from uploaded PDF to ADHD-friendly reading

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Drop your research paper here
PDF, DOI, or paste abstract — SwiftsReader handles it
RSVP Focus Reader — one word at a time
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🤖 AI Section Summary — instant insight
🎯 Key Finding
Significant deficits in inhibition and working memory confirmed across ADHD subtypes (d = 0.71, 83 studies).
🔬 Methodology
2,847 participants aged 8–40. Computerised neuropsychological battery with publication-bias correction.
💡 Take-Away
Multi-domain interventions targeting both inhibition and working memory training improve academic outcomes.
1. Upload 2. Read 3. Summarise

If this sounds familiar,
you're not alone

Academic reading is hard. For neurodivergent minds, it's often overwhelming.

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Reading Overwhelm

You need to read 10+ papers per week but can't focus for more than 10 minutes. Every paper feels like climbing Everest.

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Retention Black Hole

You finish a paper but can't remember what you just read. Time to re-read... again. And again.

Time Pressure

Everyone else seems to breeze through papers. You're brilliant, but reading drains all your energy.

See it in action

Watch SwiftsReader work with your brain, not against it

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📚 My Library
Executive function deficits in ADHD: A meta-analysis
Barkley et al. • 42 pages • Added today
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Visual stress and dyslexia: Intervention outcomes
Zorzi et al. • 28 pages • 3 summaries
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Working memory capacity in neurodivergent populations
Gathercole • 35 pages • In progress
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🤖 AI Summary — Executive function deficits in ADHD
Analysing 42 pages across 4 sections…
Summarising Results section
🎯 Key Finding
Meta-analysis of 83 studies confirms significant deficits in inhibition, working memory, and planning across ADHD subtypes (d=0.71).
🔬 Methods
2,847 participants aged 8-40. Computerised neuropsychological battery. Random-effects model with publication bias correction.
💡 Implication
Supports multi-domain intervention targeting both inhibition and working memory training for academic outcomes.
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🎨 Dyslexia Mode
OpenDyslexic font + warm background + expanded spacing
Executive function refers to a set of cognitive processes that are necessary for the cognitive control of behavior.

Selecting and successfully monitoring behaviors that facilitate the attainment of chosen goals.
📚 Your paper library — upload any PDF
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432hz Focus
Ambient focus music

Reading that works
with your brain

Not another generic PDF reader. Built for ADHD, dyslexic, and neurodivergent minds — whether you have one, the other, or both.

AI Section Summaries

Every major section gets an AI-generated summary showing main findings and key arguments before you dive deep.

  • Automatic summaries for Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion
  • Extract main findings in seconds
  • Review summaries tab anytime
  • Export with your notes
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Smart Break System

Automatic break reminders every 25 or 45 minutes help you maintain focus without burning out.

  • Pomodoro-style reading sessions
  • Customizable intervals
  • Daily reading time tracking
  • Reading streak gamification

Focus Mode

Press F to hide everything except your reading. No sidebars, no distractions. Just you and the text.

  • One-key distraction elimination
  • Clean, minimal reading view
  • Perfect for hyperfocus sessions
  • Exit anytime to see notes
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Audio Reader

Listen to your research paper read aloud with natural AI voice — hands-free, eyes-free, with word-by-word highlighting so you never lose your place.

  • Natural OpenAI TTS voice (not robotic browser speech)
  • Word-by-word highlight synced to audio
  • Read while commuting, walking, or resting your eyes
  • Especially effective for dyslexic readers (dual-channel input)
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What researchers are saying

Early feedback from the ADHD & dyslexia research community

★★★★★

"I've been able to get through 3× as many papers since using SwiftsReader. The AI summaries are a game-changer for my lit review."

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Sarah M.

PhD Candidate · Neuroscience

★★★★★

"As someone with ADHD, this is the first reading tool that actually works for me. The break reminders prevent burnout completely."

JL

James L.

Assistant Professor · Psychology

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  • Standard text extraction
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Questions researchers ask

Everything you need to know before joining

Is SwiftsReader actually designed for ADHD — or is that just marketing?
Every feature is traceable to peer-reviewed research. RSVP reading is backed by a 2025 PubMed study showing +13% comprehension in ADHD readers. Break reminders are grounded in Biwer et al. (2023) on Pomodoro-style breaks. Dyslexia mode implements the British Dyslexia Association's evidence-based typography guidelines. We publish our full research bibliography in the app.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes — SwiftsReader is a Progressive Web App (PWA) that works on any device. Install it from your browser home screen for a native app experience with no App Store needed. The RSVP reader, AI summaries, dyslexia mode, and HD Voice all work fully on mobile and tablet.
What's the difference between Free, Student, and Pro?
The Free plan lets you try SwiftsReader with up to 3 papers and 5 AI summaries per month — no credit card required. The Student plan (USD $7.99/month) gives you 50 papers, unlimited AI summaries, and HD Voice (60 min/month). The Pro plan (USD $15/month) includes unlimited everything plus full PDF extraction — figures, tables, and equations are automatically detected from complex journal papers (Elsevier, Springer, Sage and more). All plans include RSVP reading, paragraph mode, dyslexia support, and all accessibility features.
How does the AI summarisation work? Is my paper data private?
Summaries are generated using Claude (Anthropic's AI) via a secure backend — your paper content is never stored on our servers beyond the session, and is never used to train AI models. We process section-by-section so you get contextual summaries of Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion — not just a generic abstract rewrite. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
Is SwiftsReader available now, or is it still in beta?
SwiftsReader is fully live — open the app immediately with a free account. No waitlist, no credit card needed for the Free plan. You get 3 papers and 5 AI summaries per month to explore the tool. Upgrade to Student or Pro anytime from within the app.
How does the HD Voice audio reader work?
HD Voice uses Google's WaveNet neural text-to-speech — one of the most natural-sounding voices available, far from robotic. As the audio plays, each word is highlighted in sync so you can follow along visually. This dual-channel input (hearing + seeing) is particularly effective for dyslexic readers and for absorbing dense academic content. HD Voice is available on all plans including Free — no limits.
What file formats does SwiftsReader support?
SwiftsReader supports PDF, DOCX, and plain text (TXT) files. Pro users get full PDF extraction powered by an academic PDF engine — figures, tables, and equations are detected and displayed alongside the text. Free and Student users get standard text extraction which works well for most journal PDFs from major publishers.

Ready to read smarter?

The Free plan lets you try SwiftsReader with up to 3 papers and 5 AI summaries per month. The Student plan ($7.99/mo) gives you 50 papers, unlimited summaries, and HD Voice. The Pro plan ($15/mo) includes everything unlimited plus full PDF extraction — figures, tables, and equations are automatically detected and displayed using our academic PDF engine, making it ideal for researchers working with complex scientific papers from publishers like Elsevier, Springer, and Sage.

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