Comparison

FlashRead vs FocalRead

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

Head to head
About

FlashRead

Enhance your reading speed and focus with a unique visual presentation method. Paste text or import files to read faster while maintaining comprehension. Offers adjustable speeds and a distraction-free interface for efficient reading.

Highlights
  • RSVP technology for rapid reading
  • Adjustable reading speed (200-600 WPM)
  • Import PDF, TXT, RTF, Markdown
  • Save and resume reading sessions
  • Universal app for iPhone, iPad, Mac
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Dark/Light mode
Features
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Read faster. Focus better. Finish more. FlashRead - RSVP transforms how you read any text using RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology. Simply paste your text and watch your reading speed soar while maintaining comprehension. Key Features: • RSVP Technology: Read one word at a time at lightning speed • Adjustable Speed: Control reading pace from 200-600 words per minute • File Import: Import PDF, TXT, RTF, and Markdown files • Session Management: Save and resume reading sessions • Universal App: Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Clean Interface: Distraction-free, minimal design • Dark/Light Mode: Comfortable reading in any environment Perfect For: • Students reading textbooks and research papers • Professionals catching up on emails and reports • Book lovers who want to read more in less time • Anyone looking to improve reading efficiency Privacy First: Your privacy matters. FlashRead - RSVP stores all data locally on your device. No personal information is collected, tracked, or shared. How It Works: 1. Paste or import your text 2. Adjust reading speed to your comfort level 3. Start reading with one-tap controls 4. Save progress and resume anytime Why FlashRead - RSVP? Traditional reading methods are limited by eye movement and fixation time. RSVP technology eliminates these limitations, allowing you to read at speeds previously thought impossible while maintaining full comprehension. Pro Tips: • Start at 300-400 WPM and gradually increase • Use for emails, articles, and documents • Perfect for reviewing text you've already read • Great for reading on the go Download FlashRead - RSVP today and experience the future of reading!

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

FlashRead4 screens
FocalRead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FocalRead at 64% against FlashRead's 0%. FocalRead also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.5) and ratings volume (93 vs 2). FlashRead's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). 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. FocalRead sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. FlashRead asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FocalRead holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FocalRead has 93 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of FlashRead's written reviews are positive against 64% of FocalRead's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FlashRead versus FocalRead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashReadFocalRead
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)4.6 (93 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews64.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings293 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.216.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCyril RahgoshayANDRES FELIPE SARRAZOLA VELEZ

Customer experience

FlashRead

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

FocalRead

All ratings93 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

None

FlashRead

No in-app purchases

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 FlashRead free?
FlashRead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FocalRead free?
FocalRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FlashRead or FocalRead?
FocalRead is rated higher. FlashRead averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while FocalRead averages 4.6 from 93 ratings.
Do FlashRead or FocalRead have ads?
Neither FlashRead nor FocalRead shows ads.

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