# FocalRead vs Flash Reader

The clearest difference is price: FocalRead at Free against Flash Reader's $6.99. Flash Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

FocalRead is free to download; Flash Reader costs $6.99 up front. FocalRead sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Flash Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | FocalRead | Flash Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $6.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focalread-speed-reading/id6757935291/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **93** | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 103 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ANDRES FELIPE SARRAZOLA VELEZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813243271) | [Kaan SES](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776434347) |

## What reviewers say

### FocalRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focalread-speed-reading/id6757935291)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version (Weekly) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Version (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Annual Plan | $39.99 | per year |


### Flash Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-reader-speed-reading/id6776450608)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FocalRead free?

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

### Is Flash Reader free?

Flash Reader costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do FocalRead or Flash Reader have ads?

Neither FocalRead nor Flash Reader shows ads.

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