Focus Text vs HyperRead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Focus Text
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▶ Focus Text: Reading Assistant Focus Text is a reading assistant designed to help users read text with better focus, clarity, and comfort. The app combines text scanning, read-aloud support, and distraction-reduced reading modes to make reading easier and more accessible for everyday use. ▶ Key Features ▷ Scan printed documents and convert them into readable text ▷ Read text aloud using the system voice ▷ Focus Mode that displays one sentence at a time to reduce visual overload ▷ Adjust font size, reading speed, and visual appearance ▷ Light, paper-style, and dark reading themes ▷ Support for multiple languages when reading and scanning ▷ Reading history to quickly return to previous content ▶ Designed for Focused Reading Focus Text helps reduce distractions by breaking text into manageable sentences and giving users control over how content is displayed and read aloud. It is suitable for reading scanned documents, pasted text, or longer passages, providing a calm and structured reading experience. ▶ Accessibility Support Focus Text is built with accessibility in mind. ▷ Compatible with VoiceOver ▷ Clear visual layout and readable typography ▷ Customizable reading preferences ▷ Designed to support users who experience reading difficulties, attention challenges, or visual stress This app is a reading support tool. It does not diagnose or treat any medical condition. ▶ Simple and Purposeful Design Focus Text is intentionally minimal. Every feature is designed to support reading focus, clarity, and ease of use without unnecessary distractions.
HyperRead
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Tired of falling behind on articles, newsletters, and long reads? HyperRead helps you read 2 to 3x faster with better focus and less eye strain. Paste text or open your own documents, tap play, and finish in minutes, not hours. HyperRead uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) to display words in a fixed position so your eyes stay still and your brain moves faster. No scanning lines. No losing your place. Just smooth, focused reading flow. Whether you are clearing a reading backlog, studying for exams, or catching up on saved articles before bed, HyperRead helps you absorb more in less time. What you can do with HyperRead: · Read with the RSVP player and Optimal Recognition Point highlighting for faster comprehension · Adjust speed from 100 to 1000 WPM in real time · Smart pacing that slows for punctuation and long words · Import from URLs with automatic article extraction · Paste text instantly from clipboard · Open EPUB, PDF, TXT, and Markdown files from your device · Share directly from Safari and other apps with the iOS Share Sheet · Track words read, time saved, and daily reading streaks · Customize fonts, size, and pacing to match your comfort · Take a speed test to measure reading speed and comprehension Built for real life: · Knowledge workers clearing newsletters during a commute · Students reviewing dense material faster · Researchers skimming papers for key insights · Readers finishing more each month · Anyone with eye strain or focus issues during long reading sessions Why HyperRead stands out: · Modern, distraction free design made for focus · Multiple import methods so your content is always one tap away · Smart pacing for better comprehension, not just speed · ORP highlighting that guides your eyes naturally · Reading stats and streaks that build lasting habits · No accounts required · No tracking or data collection · Works offline Stop letting your reading list grow faster than you can keep up. Download HyperRead and start reading faster today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: HyperRead at none against Focus Text's shown. HyperRead also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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.
| Parameter | Focus Text | HyperRead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Hai Nam Trinh | Storq Labs BV |
In-app purchases
Focus Text
No in-app purchases
HyperRead
No in-app purchases









