A minimalist, open-source EPUB reader built with React Native and Expo, designed to train speed reading through visual fixation.
The ORP (Optimal Recognition Point) system highlights the center letter of each word. By anchoring your gaze on that red point, your brain is able to decode the entire word instantly without the need for saccadic eye movements (moving your eyes from left to right). This eliminates mechanical eye friction and allows you to reach reading speeds far beyond traditional methods.
- Progressive Speed: A mathematical acceleration curve (Ease-Out) that starts at your 'Start' speed and gently eases into your 'Target' speed, helping your eyes warm up without getting dizzy.
- Gesture Controls:
- Swipe your finger left or right across the screen to rewind or fast-forward words like a dial.
- Double-tap the sides to jump 10 words.
- Hold to pause and check adjacent words.
- Context Mode: If you lose your focus, tap the eye icon to read the current paragraph in a traditional format. Tap any word to resume fluid reading from that exact spot.
- 100% Local Processing: EPUBs are processed entirely on your device. No third-party servers, no data collection, no account required.
v1.0.3
Just pushing a small update here to fix some UI bugs and improve the overall flow.
Changes:
- Updated the main headings to use PF DIN Stencil Pro Bold to properly match the original Figma designs.
- Fixed that annoying z-index bug where the dropdown menu was getting hidden behind the main content cards.
- Adjusted the padding on the mobile views so the layout doesn't look so cramped.
- Refactored some of the older components and removed dead code.
- Bumped a couple of dependencies to keep everything secure.
Let me know if you run into any weirdness with this build.