Stage: Speed Reading ePub PDF for iPhone

Quick overview of the app

Stage — Speed Reading (ePub & PDF) is a free iPhone application designed to help users read faster on their devices. It works with a variety of text formats and uses a focused-display method that reduces eye movement, aiming to make reading both quicker and more comfortable.

Compatible file types

• ePub files
• TXT documents
• PDF files
• Standard eBook packages

How the reading method helps

The app places words into a single focal area on the display so your eyes don’t need to scan across a page. It also highlights the most informative part of each word to steer your gaze and speed recognition. Together, these techniques can significantly increase reading pace — in many cases approaching three times the usual speed — while easing visual fatigue so you can read longer without strain.

Personalization and view settings

• Choose from multiple font families to suit your preference
• Adjust letter size for easier readability
• Modify spacing between characters for clearer word separation
• Switch between color themes to reduce glare or improve contrast
• Enable a mid-letter highlight to emphasize the core of each word

Adding books and session management

Importing your library is straightforward — add books or text files from your device or cloud storage and start reading. The app keeps track of where you left off, so your place is saved automatically between sessions.

Who benefits most

This tool is useful for slower readers who want to accelerate their pace, frequent readers who want to reduce eye strain during long sessions, and anyone looking for a more efficient way to consume digital books on an iPhone.