CogniLens vs FocusFlash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CogniLens
This app transforms text to make it more readable for individuals with dyslexia and ADHD. Customize spacing, size, and layout, or use text-to-speech. It supports document uploads, text pasting, and photo scanning.
- Text transformation for readability
- Customizable layout and spacing
- Text-to-speech functionality
- Document upload and text pasting
- Photo scanning for text conversion
- Light/dark mode and focus controls
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CogniLens makes text easier to read. Built for dyslexia, ADHD, and neurodivergent readers, CogniLens lets you transform text exactly the way you like—so it’s simpler to follow, easier on your eyes, and finally feels readable. What you can do: • Upload your documents or paste text and instantly convert it into your preferred reading format • Customize the look and layout until it feels right (spacing, size, alignment, and more) • Take a photo of any page or printed text and turn it into readable text that you can transform • Tap to listen with text-to-speech instead of reading • Use light/dark mode and focus-friendly controls • Pick up where you left off with reading history and saved position Language: English (more languages coming later) CogniLens works across iOS and the web—with a Chrome extension—so your reading settings and progress can follow you anywhere. Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ CogniLens Terms of Use: https://www.cognitionlabs.com/terms-of-use
FocusFlash
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FocusFlash: Read Without the Chaos Tired of losing your place, re-reading lines, or staring at overwhelming pages? FocusFlash is built for ADHD brains—showing just one word at a time at your custom words-per-minute speed. No clutter. No distractions. Just pure, laser-focused reading.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusFlash at none against CogniLens's 2. FocusFlash also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). CogniLens's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. CogniLens sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. FocusFlash asks for nothing beyond the download.
CogniLens ships an update every 3 weeks, FocusFlash every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CogniLens | FocusFlash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cognition Labs | Andre Aigner |
In-app purchases
CogniLens
- CogniLens Monthly$5.001 Month
- CogniLens Yearly$54.001 Year
FocusFlash
No in-app purchases









