Comparison

FocalRead vs Worky Kiosko Nova

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FocalRead

Boost your reading speed with this app that uses RSVP to display words one at a time. Import various document types and web articles to finish content in a fraction of the time. Organize your library, track progress, and customize your reading experience.

Highlights
  • Speed reading with RSVP
  • Import PDF, EPUB, MOBI, TXT, DOCX, AZW3
  • Read web articles
  • Organize content in a library
  • Track reading progress
  • Customizable reading speed and font
Features
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Stop wasting time reading slowly. FocalRead is a speed reading app and a full eBook + document reader. Import your files or articles from the web and save them to your Library, and read them with RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) to finish books, documents and web content in a fraction of the time. Supports PDF, EPUB, MOBI, TXT, DOCX, and AZW3 files (non-DRM only). THE PROBLEM WITH TRADITIONAL READING When you read normally, your eyes constantly move across lines, jump between words, and sometimes go back to re-read. That eye movement wastes time and causes fatigue. The average person reads around 200 WPM, but you can go much faster with the right technique. HOW FOCALREAD WORKS FocalRead displays one word at a time in a fixed position. Your eyes stay focused on a single point while words flow to you. No scanning. No constant eye movement. Just focused reading. Normal reading: ~200 WPM With FocalRead: 300 to 600+ WPM Advanced readers: up to 900 WPM That’s up to 3x faster than traditional reading. REAL TIME SAVINGS A typical 90,000-word book takes 7.5 hours at normal speed. At 600 WPM, you can finish in about 2.5 hours. That’s 5 hours saved on a single book. IMPORT AND READ YOUR FILES Use FocalRead as your daily reader. Import and keep everything inside the app: PDF documents EPUB eBooks* MOBI books* TXT files DOCX documents AZW3 files* *only if they are not DRM-protected You can also paste text from anywhere or read articles from the web. A READER BUILT FOR ORGANIZATION Save all books and documents to your Library Rename and organize your content Track progress and pick up where you left off Chapter navigation for EPUB books Reading history and sessions CUSTOMIZE YOUR READING EXPERIENCE Adjust speed from 100 to 1000+ WPM Choose standard, lowercase, or UPPERCASE text Select your preferred font style Smooth progress tracking while you read PERFECT FOR Students reading textbooks and study materials Professionals reviewing reports and documents Book lovers who want to read more Anyone who wants more learning in less time Start reading faster today with FocalRead. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Worky Kiosko Nova

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Worky Kiosko Nova convierte una tableta o un teléfono en un kiosco de registro de asistencia para tu centro de trabajo. Se instala en un dispositivo compartido, colocado a la entrada o en el área de trabajo, y los colaboradores registran su entrada y salida en segundos. REGISTRO SIN CONTACTO El colaborador se coloca frente al dispositivo y el reconocimiento facial identifica quién es. No hay tarjetas que se pierdan, ni códigos que se compartan, ni superficies que varias personas tengan que tocar. Cuando el reconocimiento facial no está disponible, queda un método alternativo de registro para que nadie se quede sin marcar. FUNCIONA SIN CONEXIÓN Si se cae el internet, el kiosco sigue operando. Los registros se guardan en el dispositivo y se sincronizan automáticamente en cuanto se recupera la señal. Ningún colaborador pierde su checada por una falla de red. CONFIGURACIÓN POR SUCURSAL El administrador de la empresa configura el dispositivo una sola vez y lo vincula a una sucursal o centro de trabajo. A partir de ahí el kiosco queda listo para operar de forma continua, sin que cada colaborador tenga que iniciar sesión. El reconocimiento facial se procesa en el dispositivo y se compara únicamente contra los colaboradores dados de alta en esa sucursal. Disponible en español e inglés. Diseñado para uso en tableta, montada en un lugar fijo. ACCESO Esta aplicación es de uso exclusivo para empresas que ya contrataron Worky. No es posible crear una cuenta desde la aplicación: la configuración inicial la realiza el administrador de la empresa con credenciales proporcionadas por Worky. Si tu empresa todavía no usa Worky, esta aplicación no te será de utilidad. PRIVACIDAD El reconocimiento facial se utiliza únicamente para identificar al colaborador al momento de registrar su asistencia, a partir de la información que su empleador dio de alta previamente en la plataforma. Worky es una plataforma mexicana de administración de capital humano y nómina.

Screenshots

FocalRead4 screens
Worky Kiosko Nova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Worky Kiosko Nova at none against FocalRead's 9. FocalRead's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FocalRead sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Worky Kiosko Nova asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocalRead ships an update every 8 days, Worky Kiosko Nova every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FocalRead versus Worky Kiosko Nova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocalReadWorky Kiosko Nova
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (98 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings98 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.115.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANDRES FELIPE SARRAZOLA VELEZWorky RH

In-app purchases

9 purchases

FocalRead

Subscriptions9
  • Pro Version (Weekly)$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Unlimited Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual Plan3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pro Version (Annual)3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual Plan3 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

Worky Kiosko Nova

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FocalRead free?
FocalRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Worky Kiosko Nova free?
Worky Kiosko Nova is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FocalRead or Worky Kiosko Nova have ads?
Neither FocalRead nor Worky Kiosko Nova shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocalRead or Worky Kiosko Nova?
FocalRead ships an update every 8 days, and Worky Kiosko Nova every 3 weeks. Most recently, FocalRead was updated on October 31, 2026 and Worky Kiosko Nova on November 5, 2026.

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