Comparison

Speed 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

Speed Reader

Enhance your reading comprehension and speed with a tool that displays one word at a time. Gradually increase your reading pace from 300 to over 750 words per minute through consistent practice. Customize your experience with various themes and visual aids.

Highlights
  • One-word-at-a-time display
  • Adjustable words per minute
  • Spritz speed reading technique
  • Visual line support
  • Custom text input
  • Text sharing from other apps
  • Dark and light themes
Features
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Read faster without turning reading into a game. Speed Reader is a speed reading app that shows text one word at a time using RSVP and Spritz-style speed reading. Your eyes stay still. You start around 300 words per minute and can work up to 750 WPM or more when the pace feels right. How it works: Paste text, share an article from another app, grab what’s on your clipboard, or paste a website link and the app will try to extract the article for you. Hit play. Words appear in a fixed spot so you spend less time scanning a page and more time actually reading. Use it for: • Articles and news you would otherwise skim on your phone • Study texts and long assignments • Emails, notes, and anything you can share or paste • Full web pages, when you only have the link • Your own writing, when you want to hear the rhythm at speed Special words: Speed reading should match how you read, not the other way around. Add any word or character as a special word — a period, a name, a heading — and decide what happens when it appears: • Extra delay, so the end of a sentence actually lands • Split the text there • Stop the reading Add as many special words as you want and tune each one. That is how you keep 750 WPM from turning into a blur. Features: • Adjustable words per minute • Spritz speed reading with an optional focus point • Speed reading lines for visual support • 1 to 10 words on screen at once • Pause whenever you need to stop • Write or paste your own text • Share text from other apps and start reading immediately • Read from the clipboard • Paste a link and extract the page to speed read • Special words with delay, split, or stop • Light and dark themes This is not a course and not a book library. It is a fast reader for text you already have — in the app, from share, from the clipboard, or from a URL. The more you use Speed Reader, the easier higher WPM feels. Try it when you want a speed reading app that reads your pages, not just a demo paragraph. https://vanniktech.de/SpeedReading/privacy_policy.html 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

Speed Reader4 screens
Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus at none against Speed Reader's 7. On price, ads, 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. Speed Reader sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Speed Reader versus Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeed ReaderFocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNiklas BaudyMusa Tenekeci

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Speed Reader

One-time7
  • Unlimited Spritz option$1.99
  • Unlimited colors$1.99
  • Unlimited Speed Read files$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Unlimited history$1.99
  • Unlimited Speed Read links$1.99
  • Remove ads$2.99
  • Premium - Unlock everything$11.99
None

Focus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speed Reader free?
Speed Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus free?
Focus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Speed Reader or Focus have ads?
Neither Speed Reader nor Focus shows ads.

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