t(a)ck vs Dewey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
t(a)ck
This app offers a distraction-free reading experience by displaying text word-by-word using Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP). It allows users to share web articles and read them at adjustable speeds, enhancing focus and comprehension on mobile devices.
- Word-by-word RSVP reading
- Adjustable reading speed (200-700 WPM)
- Smart pacing for punctuation
- Distraction-free interface
- Resume reading from last position
- On-device content extraction
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t(a)ck is an iPhone-first RSVP reading app designed for long-form content. Reading on your phone shouldn’t require endless scrolling and constant refocusing. t(a)ck displays text word-by-word using Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP), helping you read comfortably at faster speeds with less eye movement. How it works • Share any web article from Safari • Open t(a)ck • Start reading instantly Content extraction happens entirely on-device. No accounts. No backend. No tracking. Core Features • Word-by-word RSVP reading • ORP (Optimal Recognition Point) anchor rendering • Adjustable speed from 200–700 WPM • Smart pacing for punctuation and paragraph breaks • 3-2-1 start countdown • Resume from your last position • Clean, distraction-free interface Built for Focus t(a)ck is designed for people who read posts, essays, and long-form articles on their phones and want a smoother, more focused reading experience. No ads. No analytics. No data collection.
Dewey
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People's names. People's pet's names. Membership numbers. Where you put the dang batteries. Write it down once and forget about it. No folders. No tags. No organizing of any kind. When you need it back, just ask Dewey. How it works: - Jot down a quick note and save. Feels like sending a text. - Ask Dewey anything about your notes, in plain language, and get the answer. - Want to browse? Your whole library is searchable on your own, anytime. Capture from anywhere: - A home screen widget shows your latest notes at a glance. - Add Dewey to your iPhone's Action Button to jump straight to a new note. Stop trying to be organized. Just write it down. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: t(a)ck at none against Dewey's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Dewey sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. t(a)ck asks for nothing beyond the download.
t(a)ck ships an update every 10 days, Dewey every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | t(a)ck | Dewey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AMEYA ZAIRA SHELBY | Dendric LLC |
In-app purchases
t(a)ck
No in-app purchases
Dewey
- Dewey Patron$4.991 Month









