# Fixate: Focused Reading

> Fixate: Focused Reading (iPhone/iPad app by Marcus Coffey.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fixate-focused-reading/id6759951129 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marcus Coffey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881891671)
- Category: Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fixate-focused-reading/id6759951129/reviews.md

## What is Fixate?

Fixate: Focused Reading

Read faster. Stay focused. One word at a time.
Fixate uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) - the same technique trusted by speed readers worldwide - to flash words one at a time in the center of your screen. No distractions, no eye strain from line scanning, just pure flow and concentration.
Why Fixate?

Read 2–5× faster without losing comprehension
Perfect for books, articles, PDFs & EPUBs
Customizable WPM (words per minute) from 200 to 800+
Clean, dark-mode-friendly interface
Local-only storage - your books stay on your device
Progress tracking, streaks & completion stats

How it works

Import a PDF or EPUB
Text is automatically extracted and broken into single words
Tap to play - words flash at your chosen speed
Pause, skip ±10 words, or adjust speed on the fly
Resume exactly where you left off, even after closing the app

Free vs Premium
Free: Up to 210 WPM and 1 imported document
Premium (subscription):

Unlimited speed (up to 800+ WPM)
Unlimited document imports
Advanced stats & streaks
Future features (offline extraction enhancements)

Perfect for

Students cramming textbooks
Professionals reading reports & emails
Book lovers finishing more novels
Anyone who wants to train focus and reading speed

No ads. No tracking. No cloud sync required.
Your reading, your device, your pace.
Fixate — read better, faster, focused.

Privacy
All data stored locally. No personal information collected. Analytics are anonymized and optional.

Support
Questions or feedback? Reach out at hello@faves.so

Terms of Use (EULA):
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fixate Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Fixate Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Fixate Premium | $29.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-03-22

Upgrades to Reader View performance and usability + new landscape mode.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-03-18

No release notes.

## Related topics

[focused reading](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/focused-reading)

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