Comparison

Fixate vs Rootread

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

Head to head
About

Fixate

Features
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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 โ€ข Nothing else on screen to pull your attention โ€ข No losing your place or rereading the same line โ€ข A steady pace that carries you through the dull parts โ€ข Switch to the full page anytime when you want the context READ ANYTHING โ€ข Import your own PDFs and EPUBs: textbooks, papers, novels, reports โ€ข Set your speed from 200 to 800+ words per minute, and change it on the fly โ€ข Pause, skip back or forward 10 words, and pick up exactly where you left off SEE IT ADD UP โ€ข Daily streaks, time spent reading and time saved โ€ข 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 โ€ข Readers with ADHD or a wandering mind โ€ข Students getting through set reading โ€ข 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/

About

Rootread

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Fixate4 screens
Rootread4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Fixate versus Rootread: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFixateRootread
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days โ€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size42 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcus CoffeyNephia

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Fixate

Subscriptions3
  • Fixate Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Fixate Premium3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Fixate Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Rootread

Subscriptions2
  • RootRead Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • RootRead Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • RootRead Pro (Lifetime)$49.99

Questions

Is Fixate free?
Fixate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rootread free?
Rootread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fixate or Rootread have ads?
Rootread shows ads; Fixate does not.
Which is updated more often, Fixate or Rootread?
Fixate ships an update every 4 days, and Rootread every 2 months. Most recently, Fixate was updated on October 28, 2026 and Rootread on October 25, 2026.

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