Focal vs MapYourReader

Focal is a reading app designed to help you stay focused, reduce visual fatigue, and move through texts more comfortably. Switch instantly between three reading modes depending on how you want to read: • Focal Mode — display words one at a time in a guided RSVP reading format • Sentence Mode — swipe or play through sentences one at a time in a polished, easy to read format • Page Mode — read fully paginated text with clean typography • Original PDF Mode — view the source document exactly as published Built for both long reading sessions and everyday reading, Focal supports PDF and EPUB files with a smooth, distraction-free interface. Features include: • Adjustable reading speed (WPM control) • Natural pacing with pauses at punctuation • Auto-pause at paragraph and page boundaries • PDF and EPUB library support • Reading progress memory • Bookmarks • Custom reading backgrounds • Light and dark visual themes • Fast switching between reading modes • No ads or signup Whether you're reading textbooks, articles, novels, or long documents, Focal helps you stay immersed in the text. Designed for readers who want more control, less distraction, and a better reading experience. Terms of Use: https://jessemeissner1.github.io/focal.github.io/terms.html

MapYourReader is a private, offline reader for everything you've collected. Articles you saved years ago, technical papers, eBooks, contracts, code, notes — all in one place, on your device only. EVERY FORMAT THAT MATTERS - HTML articles and saved web pages - PDF documents with page-by-page navigation and pinch zoom - EPUB books with chapter navigation and swipe-to-turn - DOCX Word documents rendered as clean reading text - XLSX and CSV spreadsheets with multi-sheet support - Markdown files with proper formatting - Plain text and code with syntax highlighting READING THAT RESPECTS YOU - Six reading themes including sepia, dark, and high-contrast - Adjustable typography — serif, sans-serif, dyslexic-friendly - Reading position remembered automatically - Landscape and portrait support on phone and iPad - No ads. Ever. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY - Folders with unlimited nesting - List, grid, and tree views - Favorites, Read Later, Unread filters - Notes and highlights — search them, export them - Tap any word to look it up PRIVACY YOU CAN VERIFY - Every file stays on your device. Nothing uploads. Ever. - No account required. No email, no sign-in. - No tracking, no analytics, no telemetry of any kind. - No third-party SDKs. No advertising IDs. - Open the iOS Settings → Privacy → App Privacy Report and see for yourself: zero network calls beyond what you ask for. FREE TO TRY, ONE-TIME UPGRADE The free tier lets you read up to 3 files at a time — enough to know if the app fits how you read. Upgrade once for lifetime access: unlimited library, bulk folder import preserving your nested structure, and every future feature. No subscription. No recurring charges. Pay once. QUESTIONS, BUGS, FEATURE REQUESTS Reach out anytime: mapyourtech@gmail.com. Real replies, usually within a day.