Comparison

Monitor vs FocalRead

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

Head to head
About

Monitor

Features
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With M-Box’s comprehensive production monitoring system you automatically boost your organization to new heights with improved efficiency and energy savings. The factory data collection and monitoring system is built around external sensors and smart cards. All operator-machine-product combinations are monitored on efficiency and electricity use. Auto-generated instant notifications let your team respond immediately to manufacturing or safety issues. The universally applicable data collection system can automatically calculate your cost price based on data from the equipment monitored and electricity consumption throughout your operation.

About

FocalRead

Boost your reading speed with this app that uses RSVP to display words one at a time. Import various document types and web articles to finish content in a fraction of the time. Organize your library, track progress, and customize your reading experience.

Highlights
  • Speed reading with RSVP
  • Import PDF, EPUB, MOBI, TXT, DOCX, AZW3
  • Read web articles
  • Organize content in a library
  • Track reading progress
  • Customizable reading speed and font
Features
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Stop wasting time reading slowly. FocalRead is a speed reading app and a full eBook + document reader. Import your files or articles from the web and save them to your Library, and read them with RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) to finish books, documents and web content in a fraction of the time. Supports PDF, EPUB, MOBI, TXT, DOCX, and AZW3 files (non-DRM only). THE PROBLEM WITH TRADITIONAL READING When you read normally, your eyes constantly move across lines, jump between words, and sometimes go back to re-read. That eye movement wastes time and causes fatigue. The average person reads around 200 WPM, but you can go much faster with the right technique. HOW FOCALREAD WORKS FocalRead displays one word at a time in a fixed position. Your eyes stay focused on a single point while words flow to you. No scanning. No constant eye movement. Just focused reading. Normal reading: ~200 WPM With FocalRead: 300 to 600+ WPM Advanced readers: up to 900 WPM That’s up to 3x faster than traditional reading. REAL TIME SAVINGS A typical 90,000-word book takes 7.5 hours at normal speed. At 600 WPM, you can finish in about 2.5 hours. That’s 5 hours saved on a single book. IMPORT AND READ YOUR FILES Use FocalRead as your daily reader. Import and keep everything inside the app: PDF documents EPUB eBooks* MOBI books* TXT files DOCX documents AZW3 files* *only if they are not DRM-protected You can also paste text from anywhere or read articles from the web. A READER BUILT FOR ORGANIZATION Save all books and documents to your Library Rename and organize your content Track progress and pick up where you left off Chapter navigation for EPUB books Reading history and sessions CUSTOMIZE YOUR READING EXPERIENCE Adjust speed from 100 to 1000+ WPM Choose standard, lowercase, or UPPERCASE text Select your preferred font style Smooth progress tracking while you read PERFECT FOR Students reading textbooks and study materials Professionals reviewing reports and documents Book lovers who want to read more Anyone who wants more learning in less time Start reading faster today with FocalRead. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Monitor4 screens
FocalRead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Monitor at none against FocalRead's 9. Monitor also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). FocalRead's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. FocalRead sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Monitor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monitor ships an update every 3 months, FocalRead every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Monitor versus FocalRead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonitorFocalRead
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (98 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—98 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMould Group China (NLD) BVANDRES FELIPE SARRAZOLA VELEZ

In-app purchases

None

Monitor

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

FocalRead

Subscriptions9
  • Pro Version (Weekly)$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Unlimited Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual Plan3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pro Version (Annual)3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual Plan3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Monitor free?
Monitor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FocalRead free?
FocalRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Monitor or FocalRead have ads?
Neither Monitor nor FocalRead shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monitor or FocalRead?
Monitor ships an update every 3 months, and FocalRead every 8 days. Most recently, Monitor was updated on October 25, 2026 and FocalRead on October 24, 2026.

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