Comparison

TapLine vs Wisp

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

Head to head
About

TapLine

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TapLine is a reading app designed for people who want to read more but struggle to start — especially those with ADHD, busy schedules, or a brain that drifts after a few lines. The secret is Single-Sentence Mode. Instead of a full page of text, TapLine shows you just one sentence at a time. Tap to move forward, swipe to go back. It feels like scrolling a feed — but you're actually reading a book. WHAT MAKES TAPLINE DIFFERENT - Single-Sentence Mode breaks any book into bite-sized pieces, so you can read for 2 minutes on the subway and actually retain it - No overwhelming walls of text — just one thought at a time - Build a mini-reading habit that fits into your real life - Supports EPUB format so you can import your own books WHO IT'S FOR - People with ADHD or other attention challenges - Busy commuters who only have a few spare minutes - Anyone who buys books but never finishes them - Readers who feel guilty every time they reach for their phone instead TapLine was built by an indie developer with ADHD who got tired of feeling bad about not reading. It's not about reading faster — it's about reading at all. PRO FEATURES - Unlimited book imports - Full reading history and progress tracking - Customizable font size and display settings Download TapLine and read your first book — one sentence at a time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Wisp

Features
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Wisp is a calm auto-scroll reader: the text rises at exactly the pace you set while your eyes stay near the centre of the screen. No page turns, no tapping, no losing your place. Bring your own books and PDFs — or send Wisp any web article and let that flow too. This is not word-flashing (RSVP). It is a continuous, natural flow — so you keep comprehension and the rhythm of real sentences. WHY WISP • Auto-scroll that respects your reading — one smooth, continuous stream. • Set your speed in words per minute; change it live with a slide. • Tap to pause or resume. Drag to jump anywhere, then flow on. • Focused mode spotlights the active line — tune the focus strength to your eyes (Pro). • Your speed and your place are remembered for every book. • Four paper tones (white, warm, dim and true black) and a choice of typeface, previewed live as you set them. • Pause and look away: when you resume, the text eases back to your pace instead of jumping to full speed. • Set an optional session goal, and see time left at your own pace instead of percentages. READ ANYTHING — ARTICLES FROM THE WEB • Share a page from Safari, or paste a link, and Wisp strips it down to clean reading text. • Filter your library to just articles, each with the time it takes at your pace, so you know what a five-minute gap can hold. • Once saved, an article reads offline — no connection, no tracking, no clutter. YOUR LIBRARY • Import your own TXT, EPUB and PDF files. • Bookmark any spot, add a note about the thought that pulled you away, and return to it exactly. • Local-first: everything stays on your device. No account, no sign-up. LISTEN (Pro) • Have any book or article read aloud, right on your device and fully offline. • The page follows the voice and the spoken sentence is highlighted, so you never lose your place. • Set the narration pace from 0.5Ɨ to 2Ɨ. Natural on-device voices for English and Turkish; system voices cover many more languages. FREE & PRO • Your first 5 books are free, plus 5 web articles every month. • Go Pro for unlimited books and articles, Listen, focus-strength tuning, and more — as a yearly or monthly subscription. Made for ADHD and focus reading, dyslexia, studying, and anyone who reads better when the words come to them. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wisp.ozersubasi.com/privacy Wisp Pro is offered as an auto-renewable Yearly or Monthly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings

Screenshots

TapLine4 screens
Wisp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TapLine at every 3 days against Wisp's weekly. Wisp's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. TapLine sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Wisp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TapLine ships an update every 3 days, Wisp weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
TapLine versus Wisp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapLineWisp
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHUNYAN GONGOZER SUBASI

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TapLine

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • TapLine Lifetime$29.99
3 purchases

Wisp

Subscriptions2
  • Wisp Pro — Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Wisp Pro — Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Wisp Pro — Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is TapLine free?
TapLine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wisp free?
Wisp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TapLine or Wisp have ads?
Neither TapLine nor Wisp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TapLine or Wisp?
TapLine ships an update every 3 days, and Wisp weekly. Most recently, TapLine was updated on October 19, 2026 and Wisp on October 13, 2026.

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