A reading app that claims to enable you to
read up to 1,000 words per minute has
attracted a lot of attention, but how does it
work? We explain what is Spritz, and how it works.
It’s not surprising that an app that claims to enable
its users to read at 1,000 words per minute has
attracted attention – especially when we tell you the
average reading speed is a lowly 220 wpm.
Spritz will initially appear on only the Samsung
Galaxy S5 smartphone and Galaxy Gear 2
smartwatch. However, Spritz’ CEO Frank Waldman
claims to be in talks with the likes of Google, Yahoo
and Amazon. So watch this space.
What is Spritz?
In its simplest form Spritz is an app for the Samsung
Galaxy S5 and Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 smartwatch that lets you read quicker than you normally would
by showing you one word at a time.
How does Spritz work?
While there are other apps on the market that claim
to enable you to read faster, Spritz is a little di erent.
According to Waldman, this di erence is due
to Rapid Serial Visual Presentation. It places a
lot of emphasis on the positioning of each word,
highlighting the recommended ‘focus letter’ to give
the reader the best chance of processing each word.
Waldman also claims that Spritz has an incredible
algorithm built into the app that decides how long
each word should be displayed onscreen.
When can I get Spritz on my device?
There is no o cial release date for the Spritz app on
devices other than the S5 and Gear 2 but, given the
amount of attention the app has received even prior
to its launch, it would be madness for the German
tech company not to strike while the iron is hot.
How much will Spritz cost?
Waldman hopes to follow the WhatsApp business
model, which means it will o er the speed-reading
app free for a limited time, then start charging a
small fee for the app further down the line.
Will I process everything I read?
Yes, according to Spritz. Research suggests that
reading retention while using Spritz is equal to that
of traditional left-to-right reading. The company also
claims that with experience you will soon remember
more of the text than you did before.
