Comparison

すぐそこチャイム vs ReadOver

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

Head to head
About

すぐそこチャイム

Features
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すぐそこチャイムは視覚障害者の待ち合わせを便利にするアプリです。このアプリを開いた人同士が近づくと、振動と効果音でお知らせします。※半径5メートルから30メートルほどの範囲で動作します。

About

ReadOver

Features
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ReadOver - Keyboard for Users with Visual Impairments ReadOver is a custom Japanese keyboard extension designed for users with visual impairments. It supports both flick input and toggle input (with split-tap), is fully compatible with VoiceOver, and includes powerful input-assistance features powered by Google Gemini Al. Input Methods Flick Input - A fast, intuitive one-finger input method Toggle Input (with split-tap support) - A reliable input style optimized for VoiceOver users Both input methods are fully optimized for VoiceOver's spoken feedback. Al-Powered Input Assistance Kanji Conversion -
Automatically converts hiragana into appropriate kanji Text Generation — Al-assisted writing and text creation Image Analysis - Recognizes text in photos (OCR) and detects stamps Voice Memos - Converts spoken content into text Learning Features Custom Dictionary - Register and manage personal terms and expressions Usage-Based Learning -
Remembers frequently used kanji conversions and phrases to improve accuracy Privacy & Options Al features are available in both free and paid versions.

Screenshots

すぐそこチャイム1 screens
ReadOver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: すぐそこチャイム at Free against ReadOver's $2.99. すぐそこチャイム also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). ReadOver's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 13 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

すぐそこチャイム is free to download; ReadOver costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

すぐそこチャイム ships an update every 13 months, ReadOver every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
すぐそこチャイム versus ReadOver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterすぐそこチャイムReadOver
PriceFree — better$2.99
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoshiyuki KoyanagiSHINYA TAKAGAKI

In-app purchases

None

すぐそこチャイム

No in-app purchases

None

ReadOver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is すぐそこチャイム free?
すぐそこチャイム is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReadOver free?
ReadOver costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do すぐそこチャイム or ReadOver have ads?
Neither すぐそこチャイム nor ReadOver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, すぐそこチャイム or ReadOver?
すぐそこチャイム ships an update every 13 months, and ReadOver every 5 days. Most recently, すぐそこチャイム was updated on November 8, 2026 and ReadOver on November 5, 2026.

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