Glance - Epub Speed Reader icon

PETER ZDANKIN

For productivity-minded individuals and students seeking to consume long-form EPUB content efficiently without digital distractions.

1app4.8(6)Books

Snapshot

Who is PETER ZDANKIN?

Equipping readers with RSVP technology to accelerate information absorption through a distraction-free, privacy-first mobile interface.

Target audience

Productivity-minded individualsStudents seeking to consume long-form EPUB content efficiently without digital distractions

Active nemesis

Arkadiusz Holko

Other rivals

Portfolio

1
app
Books1

Last updated

Glance - Epub Speed Reader

v2.7

7mo ago

Active

Publisher DNA

What defines PETER ZDANKIN?

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

Speed reading and productivity tools

Scale

indie

Target audience

Productivity-minded individuals and students seeking to consume long-form EPUB content efficiently without digital distractions.

Signature Patterns

  • •Utilization of RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology
  • •Monetization via one-time purchase model ($3.99) rather than recurring subscriptions
  • •Privacy-first, minimalist UI design focused on focus and speed
  • •Frequent iterative updates to a single-product portfolio
Active

Portfolio momentum

Maintains an active development cycle with 9 updates released for the flagship title in the last 6 months, with the most recent update occurring 16 days ago.

Last release 16d agoActive apps 1

Portfolio

What does PETER ZDANKIN ship?

Apps

1 app analysed

RSVP technology provides a clear, distraction-free reading mechanism

  • The pay-first model provides a refreshing alternative to the subscription-heavy landscape of current reading applications
  • Reading progress resets when returning to a chapter, forcing users to restart from the beginning

Single-market publisher, every app ships only to United States.

Based on 1 of 1 app with localized market data · last scanned .

Americas (1)

  • United States1 / 1

Core markets (1/1 apps)

United States

User Sentiment

How do users feel about their apps?

1

Positive apps

0

Neutral / mixed

0

Negative apps

85/100

Avg sentiment score

Rivals

Who does PETER ZDANKIN compete with?

The rivals identified

Nemeses(1)

Arkadiusz Holko

known forOutread: Speed Reading

1 app4.7Books

Outread maintains the longest-standing market presence in the RSVP speed-reading niche with a dedicated user base.

Contenders(1)

BeeLine Reader

known forBeeLine Reader

1 app4.5Books

Uses a unique color-gradient text technology that serves the same core job-to-be-done as RSVP readers.

Same space(3)

Fable

known forFable: Track & Discuss Books

1 app4.8Books

Addresses the social and community aspect of reading which complements the solitary nature of speed reading.

Plastic Software

known forBooklover - eBook Reader

1 app3.9Books

A traditional reader that competes for the same screen time as specialized speed-reading tools.

Tony soft

known forBookmory - reading tracker

1 app4.8Books

Focuses on the reading experience and habit tracking within the same Books category.

The Analyst's Read

The bottom line on PETER ZDANKIN

Bottom line

Zdankin is a disciplined indie developer successfully carving out a niche for premium, single-purpose reading utilities. The high weighted rating signals strong product-market fit among users looking for high-utility alternatives to ad-supported reading apps.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does PETER ZDANKIN publish?
PETER ZDANKIN has 1 app tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Books category.
What kind of apps does PETER ZDANKIN make?
PETER ZDANKIN's portfolio is concentrated in Books, with an average rating of 4.8/5 across rated apps.
What is PETER ZDANKIN's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, Glance - Epub Speed Reader is PETER ZDANKIN's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are PETER ZDANKIN's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked PETER ZDANKIN's apps across 1 country.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:
1
With full intel:
1
With overview:
1
Website scraped:
yes
Social presence:
no

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Marlvel.ai. “PETER ZDANKIN intelligence.” Updated 2026-04-24. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/peter-zdankin

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