SwiftRead vs Focal

Read any text up to 3X faster with research-backed visual and audio speed reading techniques, like RSVP and text-to-speech. Loved by students, professionals, and language-learners everywhere. Import text from PDFs, EPUBs, web articles, even external ebook readers like Kindle Cloud and Libby. Then read with visual focus modes or listen with human-like text-to-speech that improve reading speed, focus and comprehension. KEY FEATURES • Import documents in seconds — PDF, EPUB, web links, and pasted text • Works with web-based ebook readers — including Kindle Cloud Reader and Libby • Improve reading focus with research-backed visual reading modes — paced highlighting, different guided word displays, and RSVP with a patent pending eye anchor • Improve reading comprehension with natural text-to-speech — follow along with human-like text-to-speech and synced word highlighting in 90+ languages • Customize your reading experience — fonts, colors, spacing, and target reading speed • Sync across devices — pick up where you left off on phone, tablet, or computer PERFECT FOR • Finishing a long article PDF before a meeting • Getting through research papers for class • Improving reading fluency in a new language • Finally completing that ebook you started YOUR CONTENT, YOUR CONTROL • Your documents stay private. See swiftread.com/privacy for details. • Internet required for use. • Need help? Contact me (Troy, the developer) anytime at swiftread.com/help. PRICING SwiftRead is free to use within limits. Upgrade to Pro to remove limits and unlock advanced features. Payment charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Cancel anytime in Settings. Terms of Use: https://swiftread.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://swiftread.com/privacy-policy

Focal is a reading app designed to help you stay focused, reduce visual fatigue, and move through texts more comfortably. Switch instantly between three reading modes depending on how you want to read: • Focal Mode — display words one at a time in a guided RSVP reading format • Sentence Mode — swipe or play through sentences one at a time in a polished, easy to read format • Page Mode — read fully paginated text with clean typography • Original PDF Mode — view the source document exactly as published Built for both long reading sessions and everyday reading, Focal supports PDF and EPUB files with a smooth, distraction-free interface. Features include: • Adjustable reading speed (WPM control) • Natural pacing with pauses at punctuation • Auto-pause at paragraph and page boundaries • PDF and EPUB library support • Reading progress memory • Bookmarks • Custom reading backgrounds • Light and dark visual themes • Fast switching between reading modes • No ads or signup Whether you're reading textbooks, articles, novels, or long documents, Focal helps you stay immersed in the text. Designed for readers who want more control, less distraction, and a better reading experience. Terms of Use: https://jessemeissner1.github.io/focal.github.io/terms.html