Comparison

Speed Reader vs Ollie Timer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Speed Reader4 screens
Ollie Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Speed Reader versus Ollie Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeed ReaderOllie Timer
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas RichardsonhyeukJin kim

Customer experience

Speed Reader

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ollie Timer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Speed Reader

One-time4
  • 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
None

Ollie Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speed Reader free?
Speed Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ollie Timer free?
Ollie Timer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Speed Reader or Ollie Timer have ads?
Neither Speed Reader nor Ollie Timer shows ads.

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