Focus vs Redd
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Focus
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The problem isn't planning. It's having 50 things scream for your attention at once. Focus is the calm, distraction-free daily planner and timer built for ADHD minds that are drowning in decision fatigue, task paralysis, and endless phone distractions. You don't need another app with 200 features. You need one that makes you do the one thing that actually matters — right now. WHY FOCUS WORKS ◆ ONE THING AT A TIME (THE RULE OF 3) Todoist gave you 200 tasks. Things 3 gave you infinite lists. Focus gives you 3. Pick today's priorities, hide everything else, and work through them one card at a time. When you finish 3, you're done. That's your daily finish line. ◆ DISTRACTION SHIELD (APP BLOCKER) You know the pattern: "I'll just check Instagram for a second." 90 minutes later, you haven't started. Focus uses Apple Screen Time to physically lock distracting apps while your timer is active. They unlock when you're done. No willpower needed. ◆ IMMERSIVE POMODORO & SOUNDSCAPES Your brain needs the right environment to focus. Pair 25 or 50-minute Pomodoro sessions with built-in ambient soundscapes — gentle rain, brown noise, cafe bustle, and 40Hz binaural audio — scientifically designed to quiet ADHD racing thoughts. ◆ AI TASK BREAKDOWN "Write the quarterly report" is terrifying. "Open the document and type one sentence" is not. Focus breaks overwhelming tasks into tiny, 5-minute micro-steps so you actually start instead of staring at your phone for an hour. ◆ LIVE ACTIVITIES & DYNAMIC ISLAND Your current task and remaining time are always visible on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. No unlocking. No new distractions. Just a quiet reminder of what you're doing and how much time is left. ◆ 2-WAY APPLE CALENDAR SYNC See your calendar events right alongside today's priorities. Timebox your day and protect dedicated deep work blocks. No more double-booking your focus time. ◆ INTERACTIVE WIDGETS Your #1 priority lives on your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Check it off with a single tap without ever opening the app. Less friction = less procrastination. ◆ GUILT-FREE STREAKS Broke your streak? Focus has built-in streak protection. Because missing one day shouldn't erase three weeks of momentum. Build daily habits without shame. WHO IS FOCUS FOR? • ADHD & Neurodivergent Minds — Overcome task paralysis, executive dysfunction, and time blindness. • Deep Workers & Developers — Guard your flow state from Slack, email, and social media. • Students — Study with structured Pomodoro intervals and zero distractions. • Minimalists — Clean, native Apple design. No bloat. No gamification gimmicks. YOUR DATA. YOUR DEVICE. • Privacy-First: Tasks stay on your device and private iCloud. Period. • No account required. No analytics. No ad trackers. No data harvesting. • Built natively for iPhone, iPad, Dynamic Island, and StandBy mode. One thing at a time. Silence the noise. Reclaim your focus. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.bytenpixels.com/privacy
Redd
This app enhances reading speed using a unique "Rolling Chunk" engine that presents text in fluid segments, unlike traditional word-by-word flashers. It supports web articles, PDFs, and ePubs, offering adjustable speeds and a smart library to save progress. All processing is done locally for enhanced privacy.
- Rolling Chunk engine for fluid text presentation
- Supports web articles, PDFs, and ePubs
- Adjustable reading speed (200-1000 WPM)
- Smart library saves reading progress
- 100% local text processing for privacy
- Light and Dark themes
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Experience the next generation of speed reading. Redd is an advanced RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) reader designed to help you read articles, books, and documents up to 3x faster - without the eye strain of traditional speed readers. Unlike standard apps that flash one word at a time, Redd features a unique "Rolling Chunk" engine. This uses a smart sliding window to present text in natural, fluid segments, allowing your brain to process information faster while maintaining high comprehension. KEY FEATURES The Rolling Engine Experience a smoother, more natural flow than standard one-word flashers. Adjust chunk sizes to fit your cognitive pace. Multiple Content Sources Web Articles: Import articles for distraction-free reading or use our in-app browser Documents: Native support for PDF and ePub files Clipboard: Import text from documents and notes Full Control Variable Speed: Adjust from 200 to 1000 Words Per Minute (WPM) Scrubbing: Intuitive slider controls to rewind or skip ahead Themes: Beautiful Light and Dark modes for extended reading sessions Smart Library Redd automatically saves your progress in every file and article. Pick up exactly where you left off, every time. Privacy First All text processing happens 100% locally on your device. Your content stays on your device. Redd: Read faster. Retain more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Redd at 13.0 against Focus's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Focus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Redd sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Focus ships an update fortnightly, Redd weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus | Redd |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jiten Siddhpura | Monosphere |
In-app purchases
Focus
- Focus Premium$3.99
Redd
- Small tip$2.99
- Generous tip$4.99
- Amazing support$9.99









