Comparison

Timed Reader vs Solex Smart Shower

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

Timed Reader

Announcer that reads regularly

About

Timed Reader

This utility app allows users to input text and set a timed interval for regular voice announcements. It's ideal for hands-free reading of fitness plans, game commentary, or as a Pomodoro timer.

Highlights

Customizable text input
Adjustable announcement intervals
Voice broadcast functionality
Suitable for fitness plans
Useful for game hosting
Pomodoro timer alternative

Features

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Edit the text and set the interval time, and then read it regularly, which can be used for voice broadcast: such as: fitness plan, game host, Pomodoro clock, etc.

About

Solex Smart Shower

Features

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app主要负责与solex淋浴器进行交互

Screenshots

Timed Reader4 screens

Solex Smart Shower3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Solex Smart Shower at none against Timed Reader's 1. Timed Reader's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Timed Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Solex Smart Shower asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timed Reader ships an update monthly, Solex Smart Shower every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level

Timed Reader versus Solex Smart Shower: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Timed Reader	Solex Smart Shower
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	100.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Monthly — better	Every 7 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	—
Devices	iPhone, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	16.4
Further details — not scored
Size	1 MB	73 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	盛蜀李	Xiamen Solux Home Lifestyle Co. Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Timed Reader

One-time1

Full Version$3.99

None

Solex Smart Shower

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timed Reader free?

Timed Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is Solex Smart Shower free?

Solex Smart Shower is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Timed Reader or Solex Smart Shower have ads?

Neither Timed Reader nor Solex Smart Shower shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Timed Reader or Solex Smart Shower?

Timed Reader ships an update monthly, and Solex Smart Shower every 7 months. Most recently, Timed Reader was updated on September 24, 2026 and Solex Smart Shower on September 30, 2026.