Comparison

SitzProbe vs FocalRead

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

Head to head
About

SitzProbe

This app uses spaced repetition to help you master any set of tasks. It intelligently schedules practice sessions based on your performance and tracks your progress over time. Your data is kept private and can sync across devices.

Highlights
  • Task management with details
  • Intelligent practice scheduling
  • Progress tracking and analytics
  • Offline functionality
  • iCloud synchronization
Features
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SitzProbe is a spaced-repetition system to help you manage any multitude of tasks that need to be practiced. Over time, your repertoire will grow, and SitzProbe will remember what you practiced last, and when, and what you should practice next to keep on top of everything! - Manage your tasks: Quickly catalog your repertoire with composer, title, and difficulty level. Add notes and practice reminders. - Smarter practice schedule: The app intelligently schedules when to review each piece based on your performance and retention patterns. - Progress tracking: Monitor your improvement over time with detailed analytics and insights about your practice habits. - Offline functionality: SitzProbe keeps your data in your hands. Your data or behavior is never monitored or sold to third parties. - iCloud Sync: if you are signed into iCloud, your data can be automatically synced between all of your devices. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

SitzProbe4 screens
FocalRead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SitzProbe at 5.0 against FocalRead's 4.6. FocalRead's advantage is ratings volume (98 vs 1) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. SitzProbe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FocalRead sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SitzProbe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FocalRead has 98 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SitzProbe ships an update every 3 weeks, FocalRead every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SitzProbe versus FocalRead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSitzProbeFocalRead
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (98 ratings)
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings198 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph AndersonANDRES FELIPE SARRAZOLA VELEZ

Customer experience

SitzProbe

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FocalRead

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SitzProbe

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$5.991 Year
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 SitzProbe free?
SitzProbe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocalRead free?
FocalRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SitzProbe or FocalRead?
SitzProbe is rated higher. SitzProbe averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while FocalRead averages 4.6 from 98 ratings.
Do SitzProbe or FocalRead have ads?
Neither SitzProbe nor FocalRead shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SitzProbe or FocalRead?
SitzProbe ships an update every 3 weeks, and FocalRead every 8 days. Most recently, SitzProbe was updated on November 4, 2026 and FocalRead on October 31, 2026.

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