# Paranoiq vs FocusReader Pro

The clearest difference is update cadence: Paranoiq at fortnightly against FocusReader Pro's every 2 months. FocusReader Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paranoiq sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and FocusReader Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Paranoiq ships an update fortnightly, FocusReader Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paranoiq | FocusReader Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paranoiq-home-checklist/id6758020775/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 21 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Kopytov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744803836) | [Liu Yang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836334792) |

## What reviewers say

### Paranoiq

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paranoiq-home-checklist/id6758020775)

Create reusable checklists for recurring routines like home, car, or office. Add photo verification for critical tasks and review your history of completed checks. Offers a practical memory aid for daily tasks.

**Highlights:** Reusable checklists for routines, Photo verification for actions, History of completed checks, Home Screen widget status, Customizable required actions, Multiple place templates

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly PRO | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly PRO | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime PRO | $29.99 | one-time |


### FocusReader Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusreader-pro/id6759478111)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FocusReader Pro Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| FocusReader Pro Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paranoiq free?

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

### Is FocusReader Pro free?

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

### Do Paranoiq or FocusReader Pro have ads?

Both Paranoiq and FocusReader Pro show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paranoiq or FocusReader Pro?

Paranoiq ships an update fortnightly, and FocusReader Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Paranoiq was updated on October 14, 2026 and FocusReader Pro on October 16, 2026.

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