Comparison

Fixate vs ADHD Reader

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

Head to head
About

Fixate

Features
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Fixate: Focused Reading Read faster. Stay focused. One word at a time. Fixate uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) - the same technique trusted by speed readers worldwide - to flash words one at a time in the center of your screen. No distractions, no eye strain from line scanning, just pure flow and concentration. Why Fixate? Read 2–5× faster without losing comprehension Perfect for books, articles, PDFs & EPUBs Customizable WPM (words per minute) from 200 to 800+ Clean, dark-mode-friendly interface Local-only storage - your books stay on your device Progress tracking, streaks & completion stats How it works Import a PDF or EPUB Text is automatically extracted and broken into single words Tap to play - words flash at your chosen speed Pause, skip ±10 words, or adjust speed on the fly Resume exactly where you left off, even after closing the app Free vs Premium Free: Up to 210 WPM and 1 imported document Premium (subscription): Unlimited speed (up to 800+ WPM) Unlimited document imports Advanced stats & streaks Future features (offline extraction enhancements) Perfect for Students cramming textbooks Professionals reading reports & emails Book lovers finishing more novels Anyone who wants to train focus and reading speed No ads. No tracking. No cloud sync required. Your reading, your device, your pace. Fixate — read better, faster, focused. Privacy All data stored locally. No personal information collected. Analytics are anonymized and optional. Support Questions or feedback? Reach out at hello@faves.so Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ADHD Reader

This app helps users overcome reading challenges by simplifying text presentation. It offers features like chunking paragraphs into smaller lines or words, highlighting one word at a time, and bolding leading letters to improve focus and comprehension. Import your EPUB books and enjoy a personalized reading experience.

Highlights
  • Chunk Reading for simplified paragraphs
  • Trace Reading with word highlighting
  • Anchor feature with bolded leading letters
  • EPUB import and library management
  • Customizable themes and fonts
Features
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Most people don't struggle to want to read, they struggle to keep going. A wall of text feels mentally heavy before you even start. Attention drifts mid-paragraph and you lose your place. Reading on a phone feels cramped and exhausting. And so the book you meant to finish sits unread. Readloom simplifies the page and guides you through it, so you can finally finish what you started. Chunk Reading — Daunting paragraphs are simplified into bite-sized lines or even individual words, making it easier to follow and finish. Trace Reading — One word lights up at a time while the rest stay dim, guiding your eyes forward. Anchor — Leading letters are bolded, making it easier to recognize words faster. Your library — Import any EPUB and pick up where you left off. Themes — Six themes and five fonts so every page feels like yours. Start the book you've been putting off and finish it today! You can import the first book for free. Importing subsequent books after that requires Premium. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://readloom.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Fixate4 screens
ADHD Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ADHD Reader at every 2 weeks against Fixate's every 3 months. Fixate's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Fixate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and ADHD Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fixate ships an update every 3 months, ADHD Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Fixate versus ADHD Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFixateADHD Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB64 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMarcus CoffeyRama Krishna Pitchala

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
2 purchases

ADHD Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Fixate free?
Fixate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ADHD Reader free?
ADHD Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fixate or ADHD Reader have ads?
Neither Fixate nor ADHD Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fixate or ADHD Reader?
Fixate ships an update every 3 months, and ADHD Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fixate was updated on September 21, 2026 and ADHD Reader on September 10, 2026.

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