# ReadSlow vs TimeBlock

The clearest difference is update cadence: ReadSlow at every 3 days against TimeBlock's every 3 weeks. TimeBlock's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReadSlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and TimeBlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReadSlow ships an update every 3 days, TimeBlock every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadSlow | TimeBlock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Size | 6 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [炜东 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651122567) | [乘黄 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776935279) |

## What reviewers say

### ReadSlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readslow-bilingual-reading/id6793834356)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### TimeBlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeblock-planner-for-adhd/id6803877904)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Quarterly | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReadSlow free?

ReadSlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TimeBlock free?

TimeBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do ReadSlow or TimeBlock have ads?

Neither ReadSlow nor TimeBlock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ReadSlow or TimeBlock?

ReadSlow ships an update every 3 days, and TimeBlock every 3 weeks. Most recently, ReadSlow was updated on October 31, 2026 and TimeBlock on October 31, 2026.

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