Fixate vs Rootread
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Fixate
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Can't stay focused on reading? Fixate shows you one word at a time, right in the middle of the screen, so there's no page to wander off and no line to lose. If your mind drifts halfway down a paragraph, or you've read the same sentence five times, the full page is the problem. Fixate takes it away. Words appear one by one at a pace you set, and the text comes to you. WHY IT HELPS โข Nothing else on screen to pull your attention โข No losing your place or rereading the same line โข A steady pace that carries you through the dull parts โข Switch to the full page anytime when you want the context READ ANYTHING โข Import your own PDFs and EPUBs: textbooks, papers, novels, reports โข Set your speed from 200 to 800+ words per minute, and change it on the fly โข Pause, skip back or forward 10 words, and pick up exactly where you left off SEE IT ADD UP โข Daily streaks, time spent reading and time saved โข Your reading speed over time FREE VS PREMIUM Free: up to 210 WPM and 1 imported document. Premium (subscription): unlimited speed, unlimited imports, and advanced stats and streaks. GOOD FOR โข Readers with ADHD or a wandering mind โข Students getting through set reading โข Anyone with a pile of PDFs they keep putting off Your books stay on your device. No ads. Privacy All data stored locally. No personal information collected. Analytics are anonymized and optional. Support https://get-fixate.com/support Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Rootread
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Rootread turns your reading journey into a growing forest. Every book you read grows a tree, creating your own forest. Track your reading while watching your progress come to life visually. Key Features: - Reading Tracker โ Manage books you've read, are reading, and want to read - Growing Forest โ Trees grow as you read, expanding your personal forest - Reading Timer โ Track and log your reading sessions - Stats & Insights โ Visualize your reading habits with charts - Collections โ Create custom reading lists - Barcode Scanner โ Scan a book's barcode to add it instantly Upgrade to Rootread Pro: - Ad-free experience - Full access to all statistics - Weather effects Build your reading habit and grow your own forest.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Fixate at none against Rootread's shown. Fixate also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Fixate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Rootread sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Fixate ships an update every 4 days, Rootread every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fixate | Rootread |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days โ better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marcus Coffey | Nephia |
In-app purchases
Fixate
- Fixate Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Fixate Premium3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Fixate Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
Rootread
- RootRead Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- RootRead Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- RootRead Pro (Lifetime)$49.99









