# TimeFox vs ReadCheck

The clearest difference is price: ReadCheck at Free against TimeFox's $0.99. TimeFox's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

ReadCheck is free to download; TimeFox costs $0.99 up front. TimeFox sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and ReadCheck sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for TimeFox against 4.8 for ReadCheck. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 20 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

TimeFox ships an update every 3 days, ReadCheck weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeFox | ReadCheck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timefox-visual-timer-and-focus/id6745053896/reviews)** | [4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readcheck/id6748639257/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 445 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Franklin Kuok](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810522937) | [Skilldome Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826747805) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeFox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timefox-visual-timer-and-focus/id6745053896)

This app provides visual timers, customizable routines, and calming tools designed to help families, especially those with children who have ADHD or autism, bring more structure and calm to daily life. It offers features like animated countdowns, step-by-step guidance, and a star chart to encourage positive behaviors and emotional regulation.

**Highlights:** Visual timers with animated reveals, Swipeable routines with step-by-step guidance, Customizable image packs for timers, Fox Stars reward system, Distract Mode toolkit, Calming tools like breathing exercises, Editable calming plans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Sounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add Your Own Photos | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Character Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space Character Pack | $0.99 | one-time |


### ReadCheck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readcheck/id6748639257)

This app helps parents and educators track a child's reading comprehension. It generates personalized quizzes from text photos to boost retention and provides progress reports. Designed to make reading an engaging and interactive experience for children.

**Highlights:** Instant personalized quizzes from text photos, Reading progress tracking (time, pages, words), Comprehension feedback (true/false, multiple-choice), Shareable progress reports, Child-friendly interactive design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReadnQuiz Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| ReadnQuiz Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Quiz Pack 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Quiz Pack 50 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Quiz Pack 100 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Quiz Pack 200 | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeFox free?

TimeFox costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is ReadCheck free?

ReadCheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TimeFox or ReadCheck?

TimeFox is rated higher. TimeFox averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while ReadCheck averages 4.8 from 20 ratings.

### Do TimeFox or ReadCheck have ads?

Neither TimeFox nor ReadCheck shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TimeFox or ReadCheck?

TimeFox ships an update every 3 days, and ReadCheck weekly. Most recently, TimeFox was updated on September 17, 2026 and ReadCheck on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*