Read faster. Focus better.
A minimalist macOS menu bar app that guides your eyes while reading. For speed readers, dyslexia, ADHD, or anyone who wants to stay focused.
macOS 13+ Ventura • Free
Features
Five distinct reading styles, smart multi-monitor support, and a menu bar app that stays out of your way.
Underline, Highlight Bar, Focus Window, Ruler, and Reading Strip. Each designed for a different reading technique.
Optimized palettes for light mode, dark mode, and classic contexts. Plus a custom color picker.
Guide only appears on the screen where your cursor is. Seamless transitions between displays.
Toggle with ⌘⇧R. Quick-switch styles with ⌘1-5. Adjust thickness on the fly.
Zoom into the reading line from 1.1x to 3x. Perfect for small text or high-density content.
Lives in your menu bar. No dock icon, no window clutter. Click to toggle, right-click to customize.
How it works
Open ReadingRuler. It appears in your menu bar, ready when you are.
Press ⌘⇧R to activate the reading guide. Or click the menu bar icon.
The guide follows your cursor everywhere. Browsers, PDFs, code editors — it just works.
Keyboard shortcuts
Global hotkeys disabled by default to avoid conflicts. Enable them in Preferences.
The science
Studies show that using a visual guide while reading can significantly improve both speed and comprehension.
Based on speed reading research and the pointer/pacer method studies.