Comparison

t(a)ck vs Document Reader

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Document Reader

Features
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Document Reader turns your iPhone and iPad into a premium document scanner and complete PDF studio. Scan anything, pull out the text, sign it, and share it — all in a beautifully designed, distraction-light app. Whether it's a contract, receipt, ID, tax form, or a whiteboard full of notes, Document Reader captures it crisply and gives you the tools to finish the job. SCAN LIKE A PRO • Automatic edge detection, perspective correction, and shadow removal • Multi-page scanning — reorder, rotate, crop, or retake before you save • Studio filters: Original, Grayscale, high-contrast Black & White, and Enhanced • Import straight from Photos and Files, or share in from any app TEXT RECOGNITION (OCR) • Extract text from any scan or photo with fast, on-device recognition • Make any PDF searchable — find, select, and copy text right inside your documents • Share or copy extracted text in one tap A COMPLETE PDF TOOLKIT • Merge several PDFs into one, or split a document into pieces • Reorder, rotate, and delete pages with a visual page manager • Sign with your finger or Apple Pencil — and save signatures to reuse • Add text in any font, size, and color, plus highlights • Stamp a watermark and page numbers • Compress large PDFs with a live size preview • Password-protect documents on export ORGANIZED, YOUR WAY • Folders, favorites, and search by filename or by the text inside your scans • Grid or list view; sort by name, date, or size • Recently Deleted keeps files for 30 days, just in case PRIVATE BY DESIGN • App Lock with Face ID / Touch ID for your sensitive documents • Your scans are processed and stored on your device — not uploaded DOCUMENT READER PRO Go Pro with a single one-time purchase — no subscription — to remove all ads and unlock every premium tool forever: unlimited signatures, watermarks, compression, and password protection. Document Reader is free to use, supported by ads. Pro is an optional one-time purchase. Terms of Use: https://puzzelo.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://puzzelo.app/privacy Support: https://puzzelo.app/support

Screenshots

t(a)ck3 screens
Document Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: t(a)ck at none against Document Reader's 1. t(a)ck also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Document Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. t(a)ck asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
t(a)ck versus Document Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametert(a)ckDocument Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAMEYA ZAIRA SHELBYTarik Benali

In-app purchases

None

t(a)ck

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Document Reader

One-time1
  • Document Reader Pro$9.99

Questions

Is t(a)ck free?
t(a)ck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Document Reader free?
Document Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do t(a)ck or Document Reader have ads?
Document Reader shows ads; t(a)ck does not.

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