Focal | Speed Reading

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About this app

Focal is a powerful speed reading app that helps you read faster, understand better, and retain more using Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) technology.

WHAT IS SPEED READING WITH ORP?
Speed reading isn't skimming—it's training your eyes and brain to process text more efficiently. Focal uses ORP, a scientifically-backed technique that displays one word at a time at a fixed point on your screen, eliminating the time your eyes spend jumping across lines. This means you can read 2–3x faster while maintaining or even improving comprehension.

HOW IT WORKS:
Whether you're a student tackling dense textbooks, a professional staying on top of industry news, or a book lover who wants to read more, Focal makes it easy to get started:

• Paste text directly into the app from anywhere
• Upload files from your device (.txt, .pdf, .epub, and more)
• Import articles and web content from links
• Browse thousands of classic books from the built-in catalog

Once imported, customize your reading speed (WPM), and let Focal guide you through the text one word at a time.

KEY FEATURES:
✓ Customizable reading speed—find your perfect pace
✓ Organized library—save and manage all your reading material
✓ Offline reading—read anywhere without an internet connection
✓ Private by design—your data never leaves your device
✓ Ad-free experience—no interruptions, no tracking
✓ No data collection—your reading habits are your own
✓ Completely free—no paywalls, no premium features

PERFECT FOR:
• Students studying for exams or reading course materials
• Professionals keeping up with industry news and reports
• Book lovers who want to read more in less time
• Anyone looking to improve their reading speed and comprehension

Your reading life, optimized. Get started with Focal today.

What’s new

Welcome to Focal — read faster without losing the plot.

Focal shows one word at a time at a fixed focal point, so your eyes stop sweeping and your attention stays on meaning. A gentle warm-up eases you in, punctuation gets natural pauses, and a swipe rewinds a sentence when you want it back.

Paste anything, open PDF, EPUB, DOCX, TXT or Markdown, import web articles, or download public-domain classics. Your library stays on your device and remembers where you left off.