Comparison

Voice Aloud Reader vs Focus

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

Head to head
About

Voice Aloud Reader

This application transforms written text into spoken words, making it ideal for those who are busy or have difficulty reading. It supports a wide range of document types and languages, offering a customizable listening experience.

Highlights
  • Reads text aloud
  • Supports various document formats
  • Over 40 languages supported
  • Customizable reading speed, pitch, and volume
  • Customizable interface and read modes
  • File sharing via iCloud/iTunes
Features
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Listen to anything, anywhere. The app reads aloud text documents, e-books, websites, and printed books—perfect for commuting, multitasking, relaxing, or making written content easier to access. Designed for all users, including blind and low-vision users, with support for VoiceOver, Larger Text, sufficient contrast, and Reduced Motion. Use iCloud or iTunes to share files between your computer and the app. VOICES SUPPORT Choose from 40 languages, listen in different voices BOOKS SUPPORT Supports the most popular text formats CUSTOM INTERFACE Customize the font and the read mode at your own discretion CUSTOM SETTINGS Change pitch, volume, and speed of reading Supports text-to-speech in the following languages: English, Chinese, French, Polish, Korean, Japanese, Catalan, Afrikaans, Danish, German, Russian, Finnish, Haitian Creole, Dutch, Czech, Latvian, Romanian, Macedonian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish, Slovak, Swahili, Turkish, Welsh, Spanish, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Hindi, Indonesian, and Vietnamese. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Focus

Features
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"Focus" is your personal reading assistant designed to enhance focus, comprehension, and reading speed. Whether you're reading stories, notes, or articles, Focus makes the process efficient and enjoyable. Features: Word-by-Word Reading: Improve focus with our unique word-by-word display feature. Stay immersed in the content without distractions. Adjustable Reading Speed: Customize your reading pace with an intuitive speed controller to match your comfort level. Save Stories & Notes: Organize your favorite stories, articles, or personal notes in one convenient place. Minimalist Design: Clean and user-friendly interface designed to keep you focused on the content. Perfect for All Readers: Whether you’re a student, professional, or just love reading, Focus is tailored to your needs. Why Choose Focus? Unlike traditional reading apps, Focus integrates a unique system for word isolation, which enhances concentration and helps readers stay engaged. With customizable settings, it’s the perfect tool to help you achieve your reading goals. Perfect Use Cases: Speed reading practice. Note-taking for professionals or students. Relaxing with your favorite stories at your pace. Start your focused reading journey with "Focus." Download now and experience the future of reading!

Screenshots

Voice Aloud Reader4 screens
Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus at none against Voice Aloud Reader's 4. Focus also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Voice Aloud Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Voice Aloud Reader versus Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoice Aloud ReaderFocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (19K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings19K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMarcin OlawskiMusa Tenekeci

Bugs and requests

Voice Aloud Reader

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Randomly jumps to different sections of text
  • Struggles with formatting of multi-column documents
  • Occasional crashes when switching between apps

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add bookmarking/resume functionality
  • Improve voice quality and pronunciation
  • Allow custom voice speed increments
  • Implement a way to delete documents from library
  • Add support for iBooks library integration

Focus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Voice Aloud Reader

Subscriptions1
  • Pro + Premium Voices 1m3 Days trial$9.991 Month
One-time3
  • Premium OCR 100$0.99
  • Premium OCR 800$1.99
  • Pro version$8.99
None

Focus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Voice Aloud Reader free?
Voice Aloud Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus free?
Focus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Voice Aloud Reader or Focus have ads?
Voice Aloud Reader shows ads; Focus does not.

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