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FocalRead: Speed Reading
FocalRead: Speed Reading
ANDRES FELIPE SARRAZOLA VELEZ
📊 Productivity
📚 Books

Customer Experience

Positive experience64.3% of reviews
Neutral7.1% of reviews
Negative experience28.6% of reviews

~ Based on 14 written reviews from the US App Store.

Is FocalRead Safe?

FocalRead: Speed Reading appears safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for FocalRead is 86/100.

This assessment is based on 86 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.5/5.

Safety Analysis

89.5% of ratings point to a safe experience
2.3% of ratings suggest some concerns
8.1% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 86 App Store ratings for FocalRead.

Is FocalRead Legit?

FocalRead: Speed Reading appears legitimate, with a few gaps. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for FocalRead is 65/100.

Based on 65 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Top reviews

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Neat!

Only 2 things I'd like different. The play/pause button up closer to the words so I don’t have to glance down and miss something, and supporting family sharing. There's no way I'm paying $40/year on my own phone and another $40/year for my 6 year old to read The Jungle Book and The Wizard of Oz.
GonzalezceoGonzalezceo

Response from developer

Thanks for the thoughtful feedback, I really appreciate you taking the time to share your suggestions

Free version too limited

I keep this one installed, but there are free alternatives that do more and perhaps do it better
ZanderMemeLordZanderMemeLord

Response from developer

Thanks for the honest feedback, I’m always looking for ways to make the free experience more useful

Really useful

Love how much smooth and simple everything feels
RyanMiller01RyanMiller01

Response from developer

Thank you for the comment!

Amazing app

I really love this app. Clean design and easy to use.
LarryBrandonLarryBrandon

Response from developer

Thank you for the comment!

There are much cheaper alternatives available.

Very deceptive by hiding the pricing 5-6 screens in. Seems very bloated / info scraping heavy based on the first few minutes of use.

But what kills any desire to use this app is a $99/year subscription. There simply is no need for this app to be anything other than a one time fee, and the functionality it provides is not worth $100. Do yourself a favor and select a different app.
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beepbeeptosleepbeepbeeptosleep

Scam trash

No functionality without paying . Forces in app purchase attempt on long press of app icon to delete. Reporting to App Store team
ILikeApps333ILikeApps333

Response from developer

Thanks for the feedback, and we’re sorry for the confusion. Just to clarify, when long pressing the app icon, we only ask for optional feedback so we can understand why someone is deleting the app and improve the experience. It should never open the app or trigger any subscription or purchase attempt. We appreciate you bringing this up.

Doesn’t work and expensive

Inconsistent use with uploaded docs. Don’t recommend. Plus forces you to pay to use.
MuckfaceMuckface

Response from developer

Sorry about the experience. Please email us so we can better understand the issue with your uploaded docs and help fix it. Also, the app has a free tier you can use, plus a free trial if you want to try all the features

Clean and effective

Simple to use, fast and really comfortable. Loving it so far.
EthanWallace01EthanWallace01

Response from developer

Thank you for the comment!

Amazing App

Good option for fast reading!
JakeHarrisonGJakeHarrisonG

Free BUT

Ya free for 3 days but before you can do anything they want a credit card. What a scam. Let me try before I risk trusting a company I know nothing about and don’t even know how the app works. I had a feeling right off as the 1st thing after install they have the nerve to ask for a rating. Hello I haven’t even gotten into the program yet! 0 STARS!
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wetfrogwetfrog

Response from developer

Thanks for your feedback. Sorry your first impression wasn’t great. The app does have a free version you can use without payment, and we’re working to make that clearer

Very cool concept

Love the concept, very easy to use, friendly, and fun. I was getting bored with reading books, and this app really helped me to get back to it
Edu FaradayEdu Faraday

Response from developer

Thank you so much! We’re really happy the app helped you enjoy reading again. Appreciate your support!

Amazing focus and speed perfect for contracts and ndas!

Absolutely love this app. Reading one word at a time let me fly through multiple contracts and NDAs without losing focus or comprehension. Such a powerful time saver, highly recommend!
Marthada2013Marthada2013

Response from developer

Thank you so much! We’re glad FocalRead helps you stay focused and save time, especially with contracts and NDAs. Really appreciate the recommendation!

The most helpful reading app

I was a bit skeptical at first but after trying the app for a weeks and spending about 7 minutes a day using it, I can honestly say that it works. There are real results and impact on my reading. This is actually helping me be more productive at work, enjoy what I read, and making it easy for me to commit to books on a regular basis. Thank you for making this!
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Julian builesJulian builes

Response from developer

Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m really happy to hear the app is helping your reading and productivity. Truly appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback 🙏

Incredible and instant results, never read this fast before!

I have tried so many different techniques and hacks to read faster, but this app is the only thing that stuck. It feels like unlocking a superpower. The best part is that I can read fast but still understand everything I’m reading. If you want to see real progress, this is the app to get.
javifloatLov1javifloatLov1

Response from developer

Thank you so much. I’m really glad it’s helping and that you’re seeing real progress 🙌