# ReaderView vs Focusing

The clearest difference is rating: Focusing at 5.0 against ReaderView's 4.6. ReaderView's advantage is ratings volume (67 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReaderView sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Focusing sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focusing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReaderView has 67 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ReaderView ships an update every 2 days, Focusing every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReaderView | Focusing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readerview/id954343811/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusing-study-timer/id6450924766/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppBlit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295536769) | [业宏 庞](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695376557) |

## What reviewers say

### ReaderView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readerview/id954343811)

Transform cluttered web pages and documents into a clean, distraction-free reading experience. Save articles, videos, and more for offline access, with features like highlighting, note-taking, and full-text search.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free reading mode, Save content for offline access, Highlight passages and add notes, Full-text search across saved articles, Organize content with folders, Sync across devices with iCloud

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReaderView PRO | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent reader view
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Great for offline reading
- 👍 Replaces Pocket/Instapaper
- 👍 Good for research and annotation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unable to read PDFs from web
- 🐛 Images get blurred in saved files
- 🐛 "No Content Yet" error
- 🐛 App not working on iPhone 13 Pro
- 🐛 Lost all folders and files

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to read PDFs from web
- Images get blurred in saved files
- Error message: "No Content Yet"
- App not working on iPhone 13 Pro
- Lost all folders and files

**Requested features**

- Support for Simplified Chinese
- Folders displayed on home page
- In-App Purchase for macOS version
- Swipe to go back/exit function
- Dark mode in reading mode


### Focusing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusing-study-timer/id6450924766)

Boost your concentration and overcome procrastination with this minimalist timer. It uses the Pomodoro Technique to help you master your time, whether you're studying, working, or managing ADHD. Enjoy a clutter-free experience with customizable sounds and visual progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro Technique timer, Customizable focus and break durations, Continuous auto-cycle mode, Visual progress tracker, Background operation with notifications, White noise and alarm sounds

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $0.99 | one-time |
| Timer | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReaderView free?

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

### Is Focusing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ReaderView or Focusing?

Focusing is rated higher. ReaderView averages 4.6 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Focusing averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ReaderView or Focusing have ads?

Neither ReaderView nor Focusing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ReaderView or Focusing?

ReaderView ships an update every 2 days, and Focusing every 10 days. Most recently, ReaderView was updated on October 14, 2026 and Focusing on September 29, 2026.

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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.*