Speed Reader vs Ollie Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Speed Reader
Enhance reading speed and comprehension with focused, one-word-at-a-time sessions. Import text from various sources including URLs, PDFs, and screenshots, then adjust your reading pace with visual anchors and adaptive pauses.
- One-word-at-a-time reading
- Adjustable words per minute
- Fixed eye anchor and focus options
- Adaptive pauses for punctuation
- Built-in browser and article import
- Image OCR and PDF import
- Reading statistics and profiles
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SpeedReader: Juice turns long text into focused one-word reading sessions. Paste text, import a public URL, open an article in the built-in browser, scan a screenshot with on-device OCR, or bring in a PDF, then read at your chosen pace with a fixed visual anchor. The reader is built for quick, repeatable reading sprints: - One-word-at-a-time display with adjustable words per minute - Fixed eye anchor and optional bold/color focus - Adaptive pauses for punctuation and longer words - Built-in browser and favorite sources - Local library, reading stats, and saved profiles - Image OCR and PDF text import Daily reading allowances are clear and visible in Settings. Everyone gets 1,000 words per day free, with optional paid tiers for higher daily limits. SpeedReader processes imported text locally where possible. URL import fetches the public page you choose; the app does not bypass paywalls or send article text to a SpeedReader backend.
Ollie Timer
This app uses a cute otter companion to help you focus on tasks like studying, working, reading, or coding. Complete focus sessions to earn rewards, care for your otter, and build consistent habits.
- Focus timers (15, 25, 50 min)
- Task categories (work, study, read, code)
- Pause and resume sessions
- Track completed sessions and minutes
- Weekly stats and focus patterns
- Daily streak building
- Collectible shells
- Care for virtual otter companion
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A quiet focus timer with no ads and no subscriptions. Buy it once, use it forever, and focus with Ollie even when you’re offline. Settle in and gently focus on what you need to do with Ollie, your adorable otter companion. Ollie is a cozy focus timer that makes solo work feel a little warmer and easier to keep up with. Choose what you’re working on — studying, work, reading, or coding — and start a focus session with Ollie by your side. Each time you finish a session, you’ll collect shells, take care of Ollie’s room, and keep a record of the time you spent together. Key Features • No ads • No subscriptions • Buy once, use forever • Works offline • 15, 25, and 50-minute focus timers • Categories for studying, work, reading, and coding • Pause and resume your focus timer • Track your focus time and session history • Weekly focus stats and focus pattern insights • Streaks that show your consistency • Collect shells and special rare shells as focus rewards • Pet Ollie, give him snacks, and play together • Dress up Ollie with hats and accessories You don’t have to focus perfectly. Just showing up today is enough. Ollie will be here, saving your spot.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Speed Reader at Free against Ollie Timer's $4.99. Ollie Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Speed Reader is free to download; Ollie Timer costs $4.99 up front. Speed Reader sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Ollie Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Speed Reader | Ollie Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Richardson | hyeukJin kim |
Customer experience
Speed Reader
Ollie Timer
In-app purchases
Speed Reader
- 2,000 Daily Words$0.39
- 10,000 Daily Words$0.59
- 25,000 Daily Words$0.79
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- Unlimited Daily Words$0.99
Ollie Timer
No in-app purchases








