# ERSB Lite — Early Reading Skills Builder

> Early reading skills builder for students with intellectual disabilities and autism. (iPhone/iPad app by Attainment Company, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ersb-lite/id976322567 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Attainment Company, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403989333)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 253 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-03-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ersb-lite/id976322567/reviews.md

## What is ERSB Lite?

Note: This is the Free version of ERSB. Level 1 with 5 lessons is Free! The rest of the levels are available through the in-app store.

Early Reading Skills Builder™(ERSB) curriculum, based on a multi-year research project from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, is a stepping stone for graduates of Attainment’s ELSB Curriculum. 

ERSB takes students who mastered these early literacy skills to a 2nd grade reading level. It incorporates systematic instruction and ongoing assessments to teach students to read independently. It’s been proven effective for students with moderate to severe intellectual disability and/or autism, including those with complex communication needs.

## Key features

- Early literacy skill development
- Systematic instruction
- Ongoing assessments
- Progress to 2nd-grade reading level
- Effective for intellectual disabilities
- Effective for autism

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Levels 12-16 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Levels 17-21 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Levels 22-26 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Levels 2-6 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Levels 7-11 | $29.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ersb-lite/id976322567/reviews.md

### 1/5 — In app purchases do not work. I have been ripped off.

*2016-07-06, version 1.1.5*

The responses are given away by enlarging the answers.  No critical thinking required, just tap on the biggest box which is the correct answer.  Forward and reverse buttons do not work so you cannot go back or forward.

### 3/5 — Level 2

*2015-10-20, version 1.1.1*

My students love this app, but I'm not quite sure how they advance to higher levels. It won't let me past level 1.

## Frequently asked questions about ERSB Lite

### What is ERSB Lite?

ERSB Lite is the free version of Early Reading Skills Builder, offering Level 1 with 5 lessons. Additional levels are available for purchase through the in-app store.

### What learning methodology does ERSB Lite use?

ERSB Lite is based on a curriculum developed from research at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, incorporating systematic instruction and ongoing assessments to teach independent reading.

### How does ERSB Lite track progress?

The app incorporates ongoing assessments to monitor student progress as they learn to read independently, helping them advance towards a 2nd-grade reading level.

### Is ERSB Lite suitable for children with special needs?

Yes, ERSB Lite has been proven effective for students with moderate to severe intellectual disability and/or autism, including those with complex communication needs.

### What is the age rating for ERSB Lite?

ERSB Lite has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young learners.

### On what devices can ERSB Lite be used?

ERSB Lite is currently supported on iPads.

### How often is ERSB Lite updated?

The app was last updated on March 5, 2026, indicating regular updates to improve functionality and content.

### Does ERSB Lite have ads?

No, ERSB Lite does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted learning experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.56 — 2026-03-05

fixed bug when continuing from a previous objective

### 2.0.55 — 2026-03-03

Updated code libraries and Attainment HUB integration

### 2.0.44 — 2024-08-10

Hub Assignment support.

### 2.0.35 — 2022-10-10

fixed bug when uploading results to hub had partial duplicates.

### 2.0.33 — 2022-03-31

fixed bug where user clicked right answer quickly after a wrong answer and it marked it correct.

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