Comparison

Focal reading vs Stasis

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

Head to head
About

Focal reading

Features
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Read faster. Read more. Focal uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology to help you read 2-3x faster than traditional reading — without losing comprehension. ■ SPEED READING MODE Double-tap to activate speed reading. Words appear one at a time with the optimal focal point highlighted, eliminating eye movement and dramatically increasing your reading speed. Adjust from 200 to 1000+ words per minute. ■ BEAUTIFUL EPUB READER Import your EPUB books and enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Choose from 6 elegant themes including Dark, Light, Sepia, and more. Customize font size to your preference. ■ TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Daily reading goals to build consistency • Streak tracking to stay motivated • Weekly activity charts • Year-at-a-glance heat map • Total reading time and session stats ■ ACHIEVEMENTS Unlock achievements as you build your reading habit. From your first book to 30-day streaks, celebrate every milestone. ■ SLEEP TIMER Set a timer and let Focal pause automatically — perfect for reading before bed. ■ PRIVACY FIRST All your data stays on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no ads. Whether you're a student tackling textbooks, a professional keeping up with industry reading, or a book lover who wants to read more — Focal helps you make the most of your reading time. Start reading smarter today.

About

Stasis

This minimalist speed reader uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) to stream text through a single focal point, eliminating eye movement for faster, more focused reading. Import your books and track your progress with a clean, distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • RSVP text streaming
  • Adjustable reading speed (50-1000 WPM)
  • Paced comprehension with micro-pauses
  • Distraction-free interface
  • OLED Dark Mode
  • Import EPUB, PDF, Plain Text
  • Reading statistics dashboard
Features
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Stasis: The Quiet Way to Read Fast. One word. One point of stillness. Stasis is a reading sanctuary — a minimalist RSVP speed reader that streams your books through a single focal point. Your eyes stay still. Your mind moves fast. The Science of Stillness Traditional reading is quietly exhausting. Your eyes leap from word to word, stumble, circle back — most of your energy spent on the journey, not the meaning. Stasis removes the journey. Each word arrives exactly where your eyes already rest, and your brain processes language at its natural, unhurried speed. Focus, Refined — The RSVP engine: fluid delivery from 50 to 1,000 WPM — Paced comprehension: micro-pauses that breathe with the punctuation, so speed never costs understanding — An interface that vanishes: no scrolling, no page-turns, no noise — Ambient sound: rain, fireplace, birdsong — a room tone for your reading — OLED-deep themes and serif typography, tuned for long sessions For Every Kind of Reader Restless attention, wandering focus, or dyslexia — the portal meets you where you are. Choose from curated reading fonts including OpenDyslexic, Atkinson Hyperlegible, and Lexend. Your Library, Accelerated Import EPUBs and PDFs or paste any text. Chapters, table of contents, and progress are preserved — your "to-read" pile quietly becomes a "finished" list. A Habit, Not a Chore Streaks that forgive. Monthly reading reports that celebrate what you did — never guilt for what you didn't. Watch your pace grow, then share your month as a single beautiful card. Everywhere You Read A free account backs up your library and syncs your progress across devices. Close the app on the train, reopen it on the couch — the next word is waiting. Read faster. Stay longer. That's Stasis.

Screenshots

Focal reading4 screens
Stasis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stasis at Free against Focal reading's $0.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Stasis is free to download; Focal reading costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focal reading ships an update every 3 days, Stasis every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Focal reading versus Stasis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocal readingStasis
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.9 (64 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—96.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—64 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlos Domingo morillasOleksandr Iatsenko

In-app purchases

None

Focal reading

No in-app purchases

None

Stasis

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focal reading free?
Focal reading costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stasis free?
Stasis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focal reading or Stasis have ads?
Neither Focal reading nor Stasis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focal reading or Stasis?
Focal reading ships an update every 3 days, and Stasis every 4 days. Most recently, Focal reading was updated on October 17, 2026 and Stasis on October 24, 2026.

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