# Readrrr vs Focus Beast

The clearest difference is monetization model: Focus Beast at free with in-app purchases against Readrrr's subscription. Focus Beast also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 29%) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readrrr sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Focus Beast sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Readrrr against 4.6 for Focus Beast. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 18 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Readrrr's written reviews are positive against 50% of Focus Beast's.

Readrrr ships an update fortnightly, Focus Beast weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readrrr | Focus Beast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readrrr-focus-reader/id6757683148/reviews) | [4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-beast-limit-screen-time/id6759287107/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 29.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 138 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ocule AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729594111) | [Swiftmill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1122489772) |

## What reviewers say

### Readrrr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readrrr-focus-reader/id6757683148)

Enhance reading speed and focus with a distraction-free experience. This app uses RSVP technology to display words sequentially, helping you process text faster and track your comprehension progress.

**Highlights:** RSVP speed-reading technology, Customizable reading speeds, Distraction-free reading environment, PDF import and text extraction, Reading progress tracking, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Readrrr Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Readrrr Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Readrrr Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### Focus Beast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-beast-limit-screen-time/id6759287107)

Transform productivity into an adventure by setting focus timers and blocking distracting apps. Earn in-game rewards, upgrade tools, and compete with others while building focus habits for study, work, or personal growth.

**Highlights:** Focus timers and Pomodoro mode, Gamified rewards system (ore, coins), App and website blocking, Pickaxe upgrades and boosts, Guilds and leaderboards, Streak and achievement tracking

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Focus Beast Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readrrr free?

Readrrr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Focus Beast free?

Focus Beast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Readrrr or Focus Beast?

Readrrr and Focus Beast are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 22 and 18 ratings respectively.

### Do Readrrr or Focus Beast have ads?

Neither Readrrr nor Focus Beast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readrrr or Focus Beast?

Readrrr ships an update fortnightly, and Focus Beast weekly. Most recently, Readrrr was updated on October 20, 2026 and Focus Beast on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*