# Focus Text vs Read Forge

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Text at none against Read Forge's 1. Read Forge's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Read Forge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Focus Text asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Text | Read Forge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hai Nam Trinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139152400) | [Ben Spears](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783870723) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-text-reading-assistant/id6757893434)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Read Forge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-forge-speed-reader/id6790637562)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Read Forge Pro | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Text free?

Focus Text is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Read Forge free?

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

### Do Focus Text or Read Forge have ads?

Focus Text shows ads; Read Forge does not.

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