# AreaderZ vs TimeX

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeX at none against AreaderZ's 3. TimeX also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AreaderZ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. TimeX asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | AreaderZ | TimeX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Size | 86 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jeremy Yan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833499256) | [Ngoc Thanh Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/907794619) |

## What reviewers say

### AreaderZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/areaderz-reader-and-summary/id6751116049)

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Supporter | $24.99 | per year |
| AreaderZ Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


### TimeX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timex-limit-app-usage-timer/id6754795350)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AreaderZ free?

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

### Is TimeX free?

TimeX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do AreaderZ or TimeX have ads?

Neither AreaderZ nor TimeX shows ads.

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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.*