# Steady Read vs Read Focus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Read Focus at none against Steady Read's 1. Steady Read's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steady Read sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Read Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steady Read | Read Focus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Size | 66 MB | 381 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martin Uhlmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873151354) | [Gheorghe Cojocaru](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843834287) |

## What reviewers say

### Steady Read

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steady-read/id6758485694)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steady Read Pro | $4.99 | per month |


### Read Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-focus/id6758529970)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steady Read free?

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

### Is Read Focus free?

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

### Do Steady Read or Read Focus have ads?

Neither Steady Read nor Read Focus shows ads.

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