Comparison

Rivo vs Focus Reader

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

Head to head
About

Rivo

Features
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Read everything faster β€” without losing comprehension. Rivo flashes your text one word at a time at a fixed focus point (RSVP), so your eyes stop scanning lines and your reading speed doubles. β€’ Import PDF, EPUB & TXT β€” read YOUR documents, not exercises β€’ Adjustable speed (100–1200 WPM) with a smart warm-up β€’ Optimal Recognition Point highlight keeps you locked in β€’ Start from any page β€’ Resume exactly where you left off β€’ Daily streak, stats & a Home Screen widget to keep the habit β€’ Light / Dark / Sepia β€’ Beautiful, native iOS design Free to read. Rivo Premium unlocks unlimited library, top speeds & more. β€”β€”β€” Rivo Premium is available as an auto-renewing subscription (monthly or yearly) or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID; auto-renewing subscriptions renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rivo-landing-one.vercel.app/privacy.html

About

Focus Reader

Features
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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

Screenshots

Rivo4 screens
Focus Reader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Focus Reader at 17.0 against Rivo's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Rivo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
Rivo versus Focus Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRivoFocus Reader
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size15 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMehmet YlmazBASTIAN VIDELA

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Rivo

Subscriptions2
  • Rivo Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Rivo Premium Yearly$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Rivo Premium Lifetime$39.99
3 purchases

Focus Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Rivo free?
Rivo 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 Rivo or Focus Reader have ads?
Neither Rivo nor Focus Reader shows ads.

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