Simply Read | Speed Reading vs FocusFlash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simply Read | Speed Reading
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Simply Read is a reading companion that adapts to how you read, from guided speed reading to a relaxed eBook experience. It also gives you private, on-device insights that show how you really read. READ YOUR WAY • Guided reading: word-by-word, sentence or paragraph highlighting with automatic pacing • eBook mode: a clean, self-paced reader with chapters, font scaling and paper tints • Bionic Reading mode: bold fixation prefixes guide your eyes and sharpen focus • Smart pacing gives longer or more complex words more time, with no manual fiddling • Set your speed in words per minute and watch it grow SEE HOW YOU REALLY READ (Premium) • On-device eye tracking measures reading speed, regressions and fixations as you read • Attention insights spot fatigue and wandering focus • Export a clean PDF report to share with an optometrist or reading specialist • Session insights show how focused each reading session was Insights are educational, not a medical diagnosis. Eye tracking needs a TrueDepth (Face ID) camera. The full oculomotor metrics need a 120Hz ProMotion display. YOUR LIBRARY • An included collection of classic literature • Import your own EPUB books and text files • Download more books from the Simply Read cloud library • Bookmarks, highlights and notes, so you pick up exactly where you left off STAY MOTIVATED • Daily reading goals with a progress ring • Reading streaks, plus Game Center leaderboards and achievements PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Your reading data and eye-tracking insights stay on your device • No accounts, no ads, no data sold Simply Read Premium unlocks the full reading insights and reports with an auto-renewing subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Sample insights, every reading mode and the library stay free. Start reading better today with Simply Read.
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 update cadence: FocusFlash at every 4 days against Simply Read | Speed Reading's every 7 months. Simply Read | Speed Reading's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Simply Read | Speed Reading ships an update every 7 months, FocusFlash every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simply Read | Speed Reading | FocusFlash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nanotech Computers | Andre Aigner |
In-app purchases
Simply Read | Speed Reading
No in-app purchases
FocusFlash
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Simply Read | Speed Reading free?
Is FocusFlash free?
Do Simply Read | Speed Reading or FocusFlash have ads?
Which is updated more often, Simply Read | Speed Reading or FocusFlash?
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