t(a)ck vs Vanta
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.
Vanta
Capture ideas and organize tasks with a clean, distraction-free notes app. Features include reminders, checklists, and dark mode for a focused experience. It's completely free and easy to use for all ages.
- Distraction-free interface
- Reminders
- Checklists
- Dark mode
- Simple organization
- Formatting tools
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Capture ideas, organize tasks, and stay focused with Vanta—a clean, distraction-free notes app with reminders, lists, dark mode, and no ads. Includes multiple features such as reminders, checklists, and various other formatting tools. It's easy to use and understand for users of all ages. Has zero micro transactions or ads being run making it a completely distraction free experience that is completely free to use. Has two different tabs for different types of notes being short term and long term. No overcomplex systems just simple minimalism in a dark mode.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Vanta at every 4 days against t(a)ck's every 10 days. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for t(a)ck against 5.0 for Vanta. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
t(a)ck ships an update every 10 days, Vanta every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | t(a)ck | Vanta |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AMEYA ZAIRA SHELBY | ASTRID MARIE MINONDO WRIGHT-CROWE |
Customer experience
t(a)ck
Vanta
In-app purchases
t(a)ck
No in-app purchases
Vanta
No in-app purchases









