FocusRead vs Modu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
FocusRead
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FocusRead helps you read faster without losing comprehension. Use RSVP-style playback to keep your eyes locked on one focal point while words flow at your pace. Tune speed, font size, and playback controls to match your reading style. What you can do: β’ Read your own text with precise speed controls β’ Import local files including TXT, Markdown, PDF, and EPUB β’ Analyze web links into readable long-form summaries β’ Search knowledge sources directly in app (Grokipedia, ArXiv, PubMed) β’ Switch between quick summaries and full content β’ Save and revisit recent reading items Built for focused sessions: β’ Adjustable words-per-minute (WPM) β’ One-tap play/pause and stepping controls β’ Clean reading layout designed for concentration β’ Estimated remaining time while reading Whether youβre studying papers, reviewing articles, or processing long documents, FocusRead gives you a faster, cleaner reading workflow.
Modu
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Modu is a personal growth app that helps you build structured journeys, stay consistent, and track progress day by day. Use ready-made programs or create your own journey with tasks organized by daily, weekly, or one-time cadence. Track completion, counters, timers, checklists, and reading progress in one place. Modu is designed to be simple and practical: - Build and manage personal improvement journeys - Follow ready-made plans for focus, fitness, reading, journaling, gratitude, and more - Track habits and tasks with flexible input types - View progress, streaks, and daily completion - Set local reminders to stay consistent - Generate custom plans with AI β on device via Apple Intelligence, or connect your own API key for another provider if you prefer - Work offline with a local-first design β your data is stored on your device and syncs to your private account only when you choose to sign in Modu shows no ads and sells no data. AI generation is optional and runs only when you explicitly choose it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Modu at every 6 days against FocusRead's every 4 weeks. FocusRead's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FocusRead ships an update every 4 weeks, Modu every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FocusRead | Modu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 6 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Ceva Mai Mult Design SRL | Hasan Sawaed |
In-app purchases
FocusRead
No in-app purchases
Modu
No in-app purchases









