# NimbleRead vs Focus Reader

The clearest difference is ads: Focus Reader at none against NimbleRead's shown. NimbleRead's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NimbleRead sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Focus Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | NimbleRead | Focus Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nimbleread-speed-reading/id6772210692/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 67 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yeap Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848737431) | [BASTIAN VIDELA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875754285) |

## What reviewers say

### NimbleRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nimbleread-speed-reading/id6772210692)

This app presents words one at a time, centered on the screen, to help you read faster and improve focus. It eliminates the need for scrolling and reduces eye strain, making it easier to consume long texts and books.

**Highlights:** Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP), Zero scrolling and reduced eye strain, Import own PDFs, ePubs, and text files, Send articles from the web, Built-in free classic books and Wikipedia articles, Progress tracking and adjustable speed, Focus improvement for ADHD and dyslexia

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |


### Focus Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-reader-read-faster/id6789496713)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NimbleRead free?

NimbleRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Focus Reader free?

Focus Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do NimbleRead or Focus Reader have ads?

NimbleRead shows ads; Focus Reader does not.

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