Comparison

Okuzeka vs Tempo

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

Head to head
About

Okuzeka

Features
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Read what interests you, with word and sentence translation in 180+ languages. Bring your own PDF, EPUB or TXT books to Okuzeka. Tap an unfamiliar word for an AI-powered explanation in context, translate a sentence, and keep reading without switching apps. • Save words as flashcards, together with the sentence where you found them. • Search inside books and revisit words you looked up. • Adjust fonts, spacing and reading themes. • Try the sample story before creating an account. Learn English, Spanish, French or another language through the books you want to read. Choose from 30 interface language options in Settings; translation languages are selected separately. Some features and usage limits depend on your subscription plan. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://okuzeka.com/privacy

About

Tempo

This app presents text one word at a time, helping you maintain focus and progress through reading material. It offers adjustable pacing, rewind capabilities, and a distraction-free reading environment. Save your content locally and track your reading habits.

Highlights
  • RSVP reading mode
  • Adjustable reading pace (WPM)
  • Pause, rewind, and review text
  • Import text and supported files
  • Local reading library
  • Reading progress tracking
  • Customizable themes and typography
Features
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Tempo is a calm focus reader for people who want to keep moving through books, notes, articles, and study material without losing their place. The reader uses RSVP reading: it shows text one word at a time, with simple controls for pace, pause, rewind, and review. Instead of filling the screen with distractions, Tempo keeps the current word centered and gives you just enough context to continue confidently. Use Tempo to: * Paste text or import supported files * Read one word at a time in a focused RSVP view * Adjust your words-per-minute pace * Pause, rewind, and jump back into context * Save reading material in your local library * Track reading sessions, progress, stats, and streaks * Choose themes and typography that feel comfortable * Unlock unlimited local reading with a one-time purchase Tempo is built for focused reading, not fake productivity. It does not promise magic speed gains or replace careful reading. It gives you a calmer way to move through text, stay engaged, and finish more of what you start. Your reading material stays local by default in this release. Tempo is designed for content you own, created, or otherwise have the right to read.

Screenshots

Okuzeka4 screens
Tempo4 screens

Verdict

The call

Okuzeka and Tempo are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Okuzeka sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Tempo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Okuzeka ships an update every 5 days, Tempo every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Okuzeka versus Tempo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOkuzekaTempo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAli CetinkayaJosh Hoffman

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Okuzeka

Subscriptions3
  • Okuzeka Reader$0.991 Month
  • Okuzeka Plus$1.991 Month
  • Okuzeka Pro$2.991 Month
1 purchases

Tempo

One-time1
  • Unlimited Reading2 variants$7.99

Questions

Is Okuzeka free?
Okuzeka is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tempo free?
Tempo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Okuzeka or Tempo have ads?
Neither Okuzeka nor Tempo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Okuzeka or Tempo?
Okuzeka ships an update every 5 days, and Tempo every 6 days. Most recently, Okuzeka was updated on October 31, 2026 and Tempo on October 31, 2026.

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