# Focus Read vs ReadUnlock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Read at none against ReadUnlock's 2. ReadUnlock's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReadUnlock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Focus Read asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Focus Read against 5.0 for ReadUnlock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReadUnlock has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Read | ReadUnlock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-read/id6758254123/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readunlock-read-to-unlock/id6782511078/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Verein zur Forderung von technischen Projekten an Österreichischen Schulen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871758515) | [Sujal Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782511080) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Read

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-read/id6758254123)

Enhance your reading experience on mobile devices with a clean, distraction-free interface. This app is ideal for students, researchers, and book lovers who want to concentrate solely on the text. It removes visual clutter to help you focus on what's important.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free reading environment, Clean interface, Content consumption focus, Removes visual clutter, Ideal for students and researchers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ReadUnlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readunlock-read-to-unlock/id6782511078)

This app encourages children to read by linking screen time to reading goals. Parents set daily reading targets and choose which apps to lock. Once the child completes their reading, their chosen apps unlock.

**Highlights:** Set daily reading goals, Lock and unlock apps, Library of 160+ illustrated stories, Comprehension quizzes, Read-aloud narration, Interactive reading buddies, PIN-protected parent settings

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReadUnlock Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| ReadUnlock Pro (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Read free?

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

### Is ReadUnlock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus Read or ReadUnlock?

Focus Read and ReadUnlock are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do Focus Read or ReadUnlock have ads?

Neither Focus Read nor ReadUnlock shows ads.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*