Occluder vs Helperbird
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Occluder
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***** INTRODUCTORY PRICE ***** The perfect app to practice and learn about oculomotor pathologies. A useful tool to practice diagnosis of ocular pathologies related to external eye muscles with the Cover Test. You can simulate an specific Phoria or Tropia. Test yourself with Occluder! You can practice Cover/Uncover test with the following pathologies: 1. Near and distant phorias 2. Near and distant tropias We will soon include more pathologies To become our tester send a mail to occluderapp@gmail.com
Helperbird
Enhance reading and writing with advanced tools for dyslexia and accessibility. Features include voice typing, immersive reading, simplified text, and customizable display options to make web content more accessible for everyone.
- Immersive Reader
- Dyslexia support
- Voice typing
- Reading mode
- Text-to-speech
- Summarize content
- Customizable fonts and spacing
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Helperbird is your go-to for advanced reading, writing, and accessibility controls. Our features include voice typing, dyslexia support, an immersive reader, and a reading mode. Tailored to fit diverse abilities and learning styles, making the web accessible for all. What’s included in Helperbird? Reading features Immersive Reader by Microsoft Simplify Feature Reading Mode: Removes ads and distractions. Specialized Fonts Text to Speech options Dyslexia Ruler Line Focus Ruler Reading Ruler Auto Scrolling Dyslexia fonts Text Size Adjustment Letter Spacing Adjustment Word Spacing Adjustment Line-Height Adjustment Text Alignment Web Highlighter Marker Translation Paragraph Width Paragraph Borders Picture Dictionary Overlays & Tints Summarize Websites and PDFs Screenshot Reader Speed Reading Tools Highlight/Selector Colors Font Colors Background Colors Link Colors Volume Booster Writing features Sticky Notes on Websites and PDFs Word Prediction Voice Typing Diction / Speech to Text Translation Spell Check Text Analysis Web Highlighter Marker English Dictionary by Helperbird PDF Reader by Helperbird Screenshot Reader Extract Text (OCR) from Images & Videos Print Accessibility features Dyslexia Ruler Line Focus Ruler Reading Ruler Paragraph Customizations Dyslexia Fonts (OpenDyslexic, Lexend Deca, +14 others) Reduce Motion Auto Scrolling High Contrast Overlays Video Playback Adjustments Grayscale Mode Emphasize Links Color Blindness Controls Overlays & Tints Increase and Decrease Cursor Size Show Alt and Title Tags Hide Images and GIFs to Improve Reading Focus Saturation Control Shortcuts Phonics Reading Helperbird Apps Immersive Reader by Microsoft English Dictionary by Helperbird Feature-filled Document Editor Reading List by Helperbird PDF Reader by Helperbird App Support Google Docs Add-on by Helperbird Google Slides Add-on by Helperbird Google Classroom Support Microsoft Word Online Support Grammarly Support Sync Settings Across Browsers To see all the features and learn more, check out https://www.helperbird.com/features/ Privacy & Compliance Strict privacy policy: No user data selling or storage. Compliance with COPPA, FERPA, GDPR. Support Email: robert.gabriel@helperbird.com Helperbird Support Page: https://www.helperbird.com/support/ Proudly founded by a dyslexic software engineer in Ireland, fueled by coffee & love.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Helperbird at Free against Occluder's $0.99. Helperbird also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 51 months). Occluder's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.4). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Helperbird is free to download; Occluder costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Occluder ships an update every 51 months, Helperbird fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Occluder | Helperbird |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 51 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ivan Cabezon Orjales | Coffee & Fun LLC |
In-app purchases
Occluder
No in-app purchases
Helperbird
No in-app purchases
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