Timed Reader vs Shop Total 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Customizable text input
- Adjustable announcement intervals
- Voice broadcast functionality
- Suitable for fitness plans
- Useful for game hosting
- Pomodoro timer alternative
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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.
Shop Total 2
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A simple app to help to keep to budget while shopping. Add items and an estimated price and the app will calculate the total. Delete each item as you shop to keep within your budget and avoid over spending.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shop Total 2 at none against Timed Reader's 1. Shop Total 2 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Timed Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Timed Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shop Total 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Timed Reader ships an update monthly, Shop Total 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timed Reader | Shop Total 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 13.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ็่ ๆ | Christopher Lamb |
In-app purchases
Timed Reader
- Full Version$3.99
Shop Total 2
No in-app purchases
Questions
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