# FocalRead: Speed Reading — user reviews

> 14 indexed App Store user reviews of FocalRead by ANDRES FELIPE SARRAZOLA VELEZ, rated 4.60/5 from 93 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focalread-speed-reading/id6757935291/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focalread-speed-reading/id6757935291.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 77 · 4★ 7 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 7

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — There are much cheaper alternatives available.

*2026-04-22, version 1.1.6*

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.

### 1/5 — Scam trash

*2026-04-17, version 1.1.6*

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

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work and expensive

*2026-02-21, version 1.0.4*

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

### 1/5 — Free BUT

*2026-01-29, version 1.0.2*

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!

### 3/5 — Free version too limited

*2026-05-14, version 1.1.7*

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

### 4/5 — Neat!

*2026-06-21, version 1.1.7*

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.

### 5/5 — Really useful

*2026-05-04, version 1.1.6*

Love how much smooth and simple everything feels

### 5/5 — Amazing app

*2026-05-04, version 1.1.6*

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

### 5/5 — Clean and effective

*2026-02-12*

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

**Developer response:** Thank you for the comment!

### 5/5 — Amazing App

*2026-02-01, version 1.0.2*

Good option for fast reading!

## Most praised reviews (4 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Very cool concept

*2026-01-26, version 1.0.2*

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

### 5/5 — Amazing focus and speed perfect for contracts and ndas!

*2026-01-26, version 1.0.1*

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!

### 5/5 — The most helpful reading app

*2026-01-25, version 1.0.1*

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!

### 5/5 — Incredible and instant results, never read this fast before!

*2026-01-24, version 1.0.1*

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.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-14.*