Comparison

CogniLens vs FocusFlash

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

FocusFlash

Features
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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.

Screenshots

CogniLens4 screens
FocusFlash3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CogniLens sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. FocusFlash asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
CogniLens versus FocusFlash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCogniLensFocusFlash
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCognition LabsAndre Aigner

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CogniLens

Subscriptions2
  • CogniLens Monthly$5.001 Month
  • CogniLens Yearly$54.001 Year
None

FocusFlash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CogniLens free?
CogniLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusFlash free?
FocusFlash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CogniLens or FocusFlash have ads?
Neither CogniLens nor FocusFlash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CogniLens or FocusFlash?
CogniLens ships an update every 3 weeks, and FocusFlash every 4 days. Most recently, CogniLens was updated on September 20, 2026 and FocusFlash on September 17, 2026.

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