# Focus Reader vs Glyphi

Focus Reader and Glyphi are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Focus Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Glyphi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Reader | Glyphi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Size | 15 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BASTIAN VIDELA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875754285) | [Vahdet Caliskan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777045244) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Glyphi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glyphi-speed-reader/id6790872173)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Glyphi Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Glyphi Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Reader free?

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

### Is Glyphi free?

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

### Do Focus Reader or Glyphi have ads?

Neither Focus Reader nor Glyphi shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*