Comparison

TapModes vs Zippy Speed Reader

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

Head to head
About

TapModes

Features
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With TapModes you can quickly and easily turn your Tap into a multitool. Switch between Keyboard more, Media controller, and more ... Add the TapModes widget to see your current Tap mode at a glance.. ** Works only with TAP wearable devices **

About

Zippy Speed Reader

This app helps improve reading speed and focus by displaying text one word at a time at a customizable pace. It offers a distraction-free interface and tracks progress with motivational rewards. Content can be imported via pasting text or web links.

Highlights
  • One-word-at-a-time reading mode
  • Adjustable reading speed
  • Import text from paste or web links
  • Badges and achievements
  • Clean, minimal interface
Features
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Zippy Speed Reader lets you read text in a clean, distraction-free environment. By presenting words one at a time at a pace you control, Zippy helps you focus on the content without visual clutter. Paste text, enter a web address, or import content, and Zippy extracts the text and displays it in a simple format designed for focused reading sessions. As you read, Zippy tracks your progress and rewards consistency with badges and achievements—making it easy to stay motivated over time. Features One-word-at-a-time reading mode Adjustable reading speed to match your comfort level Import text from pasted content or web links Badges and achievements based on reading activity Clean, minimal interface with no distractions How it works 1. Paste text or provide a web address 2. Zippy extracts the readable text 3. Adjust the speed and start reading Privacy Zippy processes your content on your device. Reading activity and achievements are stored locally and are not shared or transmitted unless you choose to do so.

Screenshots

TapModes2 screens
Zippy Speed Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

TapModes and Zippy Speed Reader are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TapModes versus Zippy Speed Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapModesZippy Speed Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTap Systems Inc.LEE WHITFIELD

In-app purchases

None

TapModes

No in-app purchases

None

Zippy Speed Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TapModes free?
TapModes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zippy Speed Reader free?
Zippy Speed Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TapModes or Zippy Speed Reader have ads?
Neither TapModes nor Zippy Speed Reader shows ads.

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