Comparison

Focus vs Readrrr

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

Head to head
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!

About

Readrrr

Enhance reading speed and focus with a distraction-free experience. This app uses RSVP technology to display words sequentially, helping you process text faster and track your comprehension progress.

Highlights
  • RSVP speed-reading technology
  • Customizable reading speeds
  • Distraction-free reading environment
  • PDF import and text extraction
  • Reading progress tracking
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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Readrrr uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation to show words one at a time in the same spot, and a natural voice can read each word aloud as it appears. Your eyes don't have to jump across lines, so you don't lose your place and read faster. Seeing and hearing every word at the same time also keeps your mind from drifting. Start at your normal pace and speed up as it gets comfortable. A Readrrr subscription or one-time purchase includes everything below: RSVP READER Every word has one letter marked in red for your eyes to rest on, so you never have to look for where the word starts. You can change the speed at any time. NARRATION Pick a voice and it reads along in sync with every word at any speed. The voice runs on your phone, so it works offline. SHORT READS Non-fiction you can finish in 10 to 20 minutes, on topics like history, health, science and economics. Each one is written to be read in Readrrr and sits in a collection with related reads. New ones come out every week, and you can suggest a topic. READ ANYTHING Import PDFs and EPUBs, send an article from Safari with one tap, paste text, or scan pages from a paper book. APP LOCKING Pick the apps that take up your day. Starting at 4 am they stay locked until you've read your daily word goal. Every day you hit it adds to your streak. If you really need one of them, you can unlock for 10 minutes once a day. HIGHLIGHTS Save any passage while you read. Readrrr sorts your highlights into themes and brings old ones back to you in the app and in a Home Screen widget, so you don't forget what you read. STATS Track your reading speed, words read and streak as they grow. SYNC Your library, reading position and stats stay in sync across your devices. SUBSCRIPTION Readrrr requires a subscription or a one-time purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage them in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.ocule.no/readrrr/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Focus4 screens
Readrrr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus at none against Readrrr's 10. Focus also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Readrrr sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Focus versus Readrrr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusReadrrr
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (75 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—29.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—75 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB138 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMusa TenekeciOcule AS

In-app purchases

None

Focus

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Readrrr

Subscriptions9
  • Readrrr Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
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  • Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Readrrr Yearly$24.991 Year
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Readrrr Lifetime$99.99

Questions

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

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