Tempo: Focus Reader
Josh Hoffman Book iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Tempo: Focus Reader is a free Book app for iPhone and iPad by Josh Hoffman. Rated 5.0/5 from 2 ratings. Requires iOS 16.0. Updated October 10, 2026.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 2 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 59 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 10
- 2026 · v1.0.3
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About Tempo: Focus Reader
Tempo is a calm focus reader for people who want to keep moving through books, notes, articles, and study material without losing their place. The reader uses RSVP reading: it shows text one word at a time, with simple controls for pace, pause, rewind, and review. Instead of filling the screen with distractions, Tempo keeps the current word centered and gives you just enough context to continue confidently. Use Tempo to: * Paste text or import supported files * Read one word at a time in a focused RSVP view * Adjust your words-per-minute pace * Pause, rewind, and jump back into context * Save reading material in your local library * Track reading sessions, progress, stats, and streaks * Choose themes and typography that feel comfortable * Unlock unlimited local reading with a one-time purchase Tempo is built for focused reading, not fake productivity. It does not promise magic speed gains or replace careful reading. It gives you a calmer way to move through text, stay engaged, and finish more of what you start. Your reading material stays local by default in this release. Tempo is designed for content you own, created, or otherwise have the right to read.
What’s new
Version 1.0.3 · Updated October 10, 2026
Improved onboarding and reading tips, made purchases and restores more reliable, and polished the reading experience with bug fixes.
App privacy
The developer, Josh Hoffman, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: User ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Diagnostics: Crash Data
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo: Focus Reader | 5.0 / 5 (2 ratings) | Free | October 10, 2026 | |
| Focus Reader: PDF & EPUB | – | Free | Sep 20, 2026 | Compare |
| Tiny Reader - Focus Reading | – | Free | Jul 7, 2026 | Compare |
| QuiverBooks | – | Free | Aug 18, 2026 | Compare |
| Reed - Text Reader | – | Free | Jul 9, 2026 | Compare |
| Epub Reader for Dyslexia | – | Free | Sep 4, 2026 | Compare |
| Word Runner - Speed Reading | – | Free | Aug 6, 2026 | Compare |