Time count note vs HeyReader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Time count note
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It gives you a rough idea of how long it will take to read. There is a function to estimate how many seconds it will take, and a timer to measure how long it actually takes to read aloud. You can also see the number of words. It is as easy and simple to use as a todo list. About 50 languages are supported, and you can set the language in which the memo is written to display a more accurate time. You can protect your privacy with the password function. There is also a backup function that allows you to back up your notes to the device's local storage. ■Functions Memo function (can be used like a todo list) Predicts the time it will take to read a message. Counting the number of characters Password function Language change function (about 50 languages can be set) Backup function ■Use Cases Speakers of speeches, presentations, and announcements By knowing how long it takes to read aloud a speech, presentation, or announcement, you can predict how long it will take to make the presentation and whether you will be able to make it in time. It can also be used as a reference to improve your speech, presentation, and delivery skills. You can also keep track of how long it takes you to give a presentation so you know how well you are doing. The application also allows you to record the content of your presentation. This can be used as a reference for recalling the content later. Also, by recording the content of what you are presenting, you can keep track of how you are presenting. ■Review by a person who experienced it first 1. my presentation skills have greatly improved since using this app. By recording the amount of time it takes me to give a presentation, I am able to keep track of how much I am presenting and adjust my presentation speed based on that. In addition, recording what I was presenting and the materials I was using was very helpful in recalling the content later. I used this app when I was having trouble keeping my presentation time under 10 minutes due to a time limit at my university. This app shows you roughly how many seconds it will take. You can also record how many seconds it took you to actually read it. I write notes to get a rough idea of how many seconds it will take, and then use the timer to record the detailed speed of my reading. Since using this app, I have been able to assemble my presentation much faster and have made no mistakes in going over time.
HeyReader
This app provides an audio assistant for physical books. Upload the book's PDF, and then ask questions aloud about terms or concepts. The app searches your book and speaks the answers, helping you stay focused on reading.
- Voice-activated questions
- Answers read aloud
- Searches book PDF
- Focuses on physical reading
- Requires book PDF
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While reading your physical book, ask HeyReader about any term you don't understand, and it answers aloud. That way you stay focused on the page. Using HeyReader: 1. Upload PDF 2. Start reading your physical copy 3. Say "Hey Reader" to ask questions and hear answers What you need: 1. Physical book 2. PDF version of the same book *The assistant searches the book PDF for citation backed answers. New terms in your book send you to ChatGPT or Google on your phone. Every switch over makes it less likely you come back to the reading. (According to Microsoft and UC Irvine researchers, "it takes 23 minutes to resume an interrupted task”.¹) Keep your 23 minutes. HeyReader searches the book and answers by voice, so your focus stays on the page. Questions from real sessions: “In Chapter 3, define a stack trace." - Pragmatic Programmer "Define analogous, Chapter 1." - Deep Learning "What's the name for the symbol that looks like a U in chapter 8?" - Deep Learning Terms of Use: https://tryreader.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://tryreader.app/privacy License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ¹ (Mark et al., CSCW 2015)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HeyReader at none against Time count note's 1. HeyReader also leads on ads (none vs shown). Time count note's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Time count note sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. HeyReader asks for nothing beyond the download.
Time count note ships an update every 5 days, HeyReader weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Time count note | HeyReader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MINERVA K.K. | Roshan Gill |
In-app purchases
Time count note
- Monthly Price$1.991 Month
HeyReader
No in-app purchases









