Comparison

FocusCalendar vs X Speed Reader

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

Head to head
About

FocusCalendar

Features
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FocusCalendar: The calendar that helps you follow through on your plans Stop planning and start doing. FocusCalendar is the only productivity calendar that helps you actually stick to your schedule by silencing distractions and keeping you in control during key moments. Why FocusCalendar? β€’ Focus Mode – Automatically blocks distracting apps during important events, so you stay in the zone. β€’ Quick Add – Create events instantly with natural language input. β€’ Smart Reminders – Get timely nudges before and during events to keep you on track. β€’ Minimalist Design – A clean, modern interface that keeps your attention on what matters. Whether you’re studying for exams, deep in a project, attending meetings, or in the gym β€” FocusCalendar helps you stay consistent and make progress every day. Made for focus. Designed for action. Built for consistency. Download FocusCalendar today and start following through on your goals. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://focusapps.pro/

About

X Speed Reader

Features
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X Speed Reader helps you get through X articles faster using RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation): words appear one-by-one at your chosen speed, so you can focus on comprehension with fewer distractions. Features β€’ Read X articles with the best RSVP reader β€’ ORP highlight β€’ Reading history β€’ Continue reading where you left off β€’ 200-1000 WPM reading speed Reading full articles require paid premium subscription. Terms of Use: https://sad-team.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-2efad671ba82815792b1db4ee74c2821

Screenshots

FocusCalendar4 screens
X Speed Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: X Speed Reader at every 5 days against FocusCalendar's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. FocusCalendar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and X Speed Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusCalendar ships an update every 3 weeks, X Speed Reader every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
FocusCalendar versus X Speed Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusCalendarX Speed Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size54 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDarkmode LtdOleksandr Kryzhanovskyi

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FocusCalendar

Subscriptions2
  • SwiftCalendar Monthly$2.991 Month
  • SwiftCalendar Annual14 Days trial$24.991 Year
3 purchases

X Speed Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is FocusCalendar free?
FocusCalendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is X Speed Reader free?
X Speed Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusCalendar or X Speed Reader have ads?
Neither FocusCalendar nor X Speed Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusCalendar or X Speed Reader?
FocusCalendar ships an update every 3 weeks, and X Speed Reader every 5 days. Most recently, FocusCalendar was updated on October 25, 2026 and X Speed Reader on October 25, 2026.

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