Comparison

PixelCalc vs FocalRead

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

Head to head
About

PixelCalc

This tool helps graphic designers and others convert image dimensions between pixels and inches at various resolutions. It also features a proportional calculator for accurate resizing and reference charts for print sizes and camera settings.

Highlights
  • Pixel to Inch conversion
  • Inch to Pixel conversion
  • Resolution adjustment
  • Proportional calculator for resizing
  • Print size reference charts
  • Camera shutter speed chart
Features
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PixelCalc is a very convenient tool for anyone working with digital images, whether from a Camera, scanner or other input device. It is especially useful for graphic designers who work with both Web and Print media. Either of these two areas of media frequently require conversions from Pixels to Inches and Inches to Pixels along with a desired Resolution (i.e. hi-res, medium-res or low-res). Now includes a Proportional Calculator and useful Reference Charts. Proportional Calculator The Proportional Calculator will instantly calculate enlargements or reductions of images, photos, artwork, layouts, or any kind of design. Basically, anything that needs to be resized accurately while maintaining perfect proportions, the Proportional Calculator will do it. Contains the following handy reference charts: -Maximum Print Size per Megapixels (different resolutions) -Maximum Print Sizes (in inches) by Megapixels @ 300ppi -Shutter Speed Chart (Useful camera tool for perfect shots!) -See the charts in the app for detailed reference information

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

PixelCalc4 screens
FocalRead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FocalRead at Free against PixelCalc's $2.99. FocalRead also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (67% vs 42%). PixelCalc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.1). On 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

FocalRead is free to download; PixelCalc costs $2.99 up front. FocalRead sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. PixelCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PixelCalc ships an update every 3 months, FocalRead every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PixelCalc versus FocalRead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixelCalcFocalRead
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—4.6 (98 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—98 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn LullieANDRES FELIPE SARRAZOLA VELEZ

Customer experience

PixelCalc

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative41.7%

FocalRead

All ratings98 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative26.7%

In-app purchases

None

PixelCalc

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 PixelCalc free?
PixelCalc costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FocalRead free?
FocalRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PixelCalc or FocalRead have ads?
Neither PixelCalc nor FocalRead shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PixelCalc or FocalRead?
PixelCalc ships an update every 3 months, and FocalRead every 8 days. Most recently, PixelCalc was updated on November 1, 2026 and FocalRead on October 31, 2026.

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