# Focus Reader vs PaperTrail

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PaperTrail at none against Focus Reader's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. PaperTrail asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Reader | PaperTrail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Size | 15 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BASTIAN VIDELA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875754285) | [Christopher Kirkland](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775556491) |

## 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 |


### PaperTrail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papertrail-document-organizer/id6808887260)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Reader free?

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

### Is PaperTrail free?

PaperTrail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Focus Reader or PaperTrail have ads?

Neither Focus Reader nor PaperTrail 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.*