Widgets for Obsidian vs Speed Read
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Widgets for Obsidian
Quickly capture notes and access your Obsidian vault directly from your home screen. Automate note creation with custom destinations and launch any Obsidian command with a single touch.
- Home screen quick capture widget
- Customizable note destinations
- Zettel timestamp support
- Append to existing notes
- Customizable actions widget
- Launch any Obsidian command
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Widgets for Obsidian is the definite companion for your favourite note-taking app. Access your personal Vault right from your home screen. The Quick Note Widget solves one of the biggest pain points of writing notes on mobile: Quick capture. Bypass waiting for files to sync, and immediately start writing. Custom destinations empower you to create your own workflows: Automatically create and add to daily notes, ensure unique notes with Zettel timestamps, append to an existing note… – the options are endless! You can configure custom Actions to launch any Obsidian command with a single touch. The Actions Widget is based on Obsidian’s URI scheme, empowering you to run automations as simple or complex as you like. Widgets for Obsidian is built by a solo developer, and allows unlimited captures for free. Once you’re ready to access power user features, like multiple destinations, you can subscribe to support app development. This application is not created by, affiliated with, or supported by Obsidian. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Speed Read
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Speed Reader is a utility designed to enhance reading speed and comprehension by displaying text in a rapid, customisable sequence. Users can input their own text or select from preloaded samples, such as excerpts from classic literature, to practice speed reading. The application offers a range of settings to tailor the experience, including adjustable display speed, text chunking options, and visual themes. Highlights Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP): Displays text one word, phrase, or sentence at a time to improve reading speed. Customizable Settings: Adjust text size (12-52px), speed (50-1000ms per unit), and chunking (single word, current & next, previous & next, full sentences, or sentence parts). Vowel Removal Option: Removes vowels to enhance focus on word recognition and speed. Context Display: Shows surrounding words for better comprehension during speed reading. Pause on Punctuation: Adds customisable pauses (0-1000ms) after punctuation for natural pacing. Progress Tracking: Displays a progress bar and unit counter for real-time feedback. Dark/Light Themes: Switch between themes for comfortable reading in any lighting. Sample Texts: Includes excerpts from "Pride and Prejudice" and "Alice in Wonderland" for practice. Summary Report: Provides post-reading stats, including unit count, sentence count, display speed, and estimated words per minute (WPM). Responsive Design: Optimised for mobile devices with a clean, intuitive interface.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speed Read at none against Widgets for Obsidian's 2. Widgets for Obsidian's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Widgets for Obsidian sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Speed Read asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Widgets for Obsidian | Speed Read |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (48 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JOSCHUA GLAU | Paul Thornton |
In-app purchases
Widgets for Obsidian
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
Speed Read
No in-app purchases
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