Takt Timer vs SpeedyRead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Takt Timer
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Inspired by the legendary the iconic T3 pocket radio, takt Timer reimagines industrial design history as a modern productivity tool. Forget complex menus and digital clutter. Rotate the precision haptic dial to set your time. Feel every click. Watch the iconic LED grid illuminate, and pulsing gently as seconds fade away. Features: Tactile Control - A hyper-realistic haptic dial that makes setting the time feel physical. The Grid - Experience the classic T3 aesthetic with backlit LEDs that pulse and fade. Flexible Timing - Switch between Seconds or Minutes modes. Modern Integration - Dynamic Island support and a beautiful Lock Screen Widget. Unlock takt+ with a one time in-app purchase: Total Customization - Choose from 4 bespoke themes, 5 dial styles, 9 vibrant LED colours, 9 custom alarms and more. New grid sizes - Supports 8x8 (64 units), 10x10 (100 units), and 11x11 (121 units) grids. Soundscapes - 9 custom-made alarm sounds designed to be noticed, not annoying. Turn time into art. Download Takt Timer today.
SpeedyRead
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Read 3x faster - one word at a time. SpeedyRead uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) to present text word by word at a fixed focal point. Each word is positioned so the pivot letter - the character your brain uses for instant recognition - is highlighted in your chosen accent colour. Your eyes stay still. Your brain absorbs faster than ever. Thousands of readers have already discovered that speed reading isn't about skipping words - it's about removing the bottleneck that slows you down: eye movement. IMPORT FROM ANYWHERE - Scan any printed page with your camera - live OCR with torch support - Import PDFs, Word docs, ePubs, Markdown, HTML, and more - Paste any URL to extract just the article - no ads, no clutter - Open documents directly from the Files app - Use the Share Extension from Safari or any app SPEED CONTROL - Adjust your reading speed from 300 to 725 WPM - Tactile speed wheel with haptic feedback - Skip forward and backward instantly - Your position is saved automatically LISTEN ALONG - Hear each word spoken aloud in sync with the display - Adjustable audio speed from 50 to 450 WPM - Choose from multiple voices - Perfect for tired eyes, commutes, or multitasking DESIGNED FOR FOCUS - Minimalist dark and light modes - Five accent colour choices - Distraction-free, premium interface NEVER LOSE YOUR PLACE - Every reading session is saved automatically - Resume exactly where you left off - Track progress across all your documents WHO IS SPEEDYREAD FOR? - Students with heavy reading loads - Professionals drowning in reports and articles - Lifelong learners who want to read more books in less time - Anyone with a read later list that never gets shorter Start your 14-day free trial today and see how much more you can read. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://speedyread.app/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Takt Timer at none against SpeedyRead's shown. SpeedyRead's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Takt Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SpeedyRead sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Takt Timer | SpeedyRead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Weekly |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 18.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jack Lear | Jake Rogers |
In-app purchases
Takt Timer
- takt+$0.99
SpeedyRead
- Monthly Premium14 Days trial$1.991 Month








