Onword vs Focus Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Onword
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Read faster, one word at a time. Onword shows you text the way your brain reads best β a single word at a time, perfectly centered, with one letter marked in red so your eyes never have to move. No more jumping across lines, losing your place, or re-reading the same sentence. Your eyes stay still. The words come to you. With just a few minutes a day, Onword trains you to read faster while staying relaxed and focused. Start at a comfortable pace and speed up as you improve. Why Onword β’ One word at a time β the RSVP technique used by speed readers β’ A red focus point keeps your eyes anchored and steady β’ Read faster, with less effort and fewer mistakes β’ Pure focus β no distractions, no clutter β’ Gentle on the eyes and easy to follow Made for students, busy professionals, book lovers, and anyone who wants to get through more in less time β built with focus and accessibility in mind. One simple purchase. No subscriptions, no ads β just a better way to read.
Focus Reader
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Read faster and stay focused, on anything you read. Focus Reader highlights the start of each word to guide your eyes across the page. That small visual anchor helps you keep your place, read with less effort and stay focused for longer - a simple reading aid that makes dense text easier to get through. Great for readers who find it hard to focus, and for anyone who just wants to read faster. HOW IT WORKS - Paste or type any text and Focus Reader restyles it instantly - Adjust the intensity to match how much guidance you want - Choose your typeface, size and spacing for a comfortable read - Light and dark mode READ ANYWHERE (PRO) - Import PDFs and documents and read them in focus style - Open any web article in a clean, distraction-free reader - Safari extension: restyle the page you are reading, right in Safari - Share extension: send text or links from any app straight into Focus Reader PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything happens on your device. No account, no tracking, nothing leaves your phone. 37 LANGUAGES Fully localized, with right-to-left support. FOCUS READER PRO Unlock document import, the web reader and both extensions: - Weekly and yearly plans, plus a one-time Lifetime unlock Prices are shown in the app and vary by region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tupungatostudios.com/privacy/focus-reader
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The clearest difference is price: Focus Reader at Free against Onword's $0.49. Onword's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Focus Reader is free to download; Onword costs $0.49 up front. Focus Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Onword asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Onword | Focus Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.49 | Free β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ADRIAN FAGERVIK SOELVBERG | BASTIAN VIDELA |
In-app purchases
Onword
No in-app purchases
Focus Reader
- Weekly$2.997 Days
- Yearly$14.991 Year
- Lifetime$29.99








