READING & vs Fluent Parent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
READING &
Access a vast digital library of high-quality English books from Oxford University Press and Collins. This app offers a multi-dimensional reading system designed for efficient language acquisition, including vocabulary games, listening, reading, and speaking exercises. Enjoy personalized learning with features like pronunciation options, audio speed control, and a built-in dictionary.
- Digital library of Oxford and Collins English books
- 5-Step Multi-Dimension Reading system
- Vocabulary games, listening, reading, and speaking exercises
- British & American pronunciation options
- Audio speed control and recording feature
- Built-in dictionary and personalized vocabulary list
- Offline reading mode
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Meet the premium readers from the Oxford University Press and Collins at ‘READING &’! Oxford Reading Tree (ORT) and Collins Big Cat series are now available at READING &! ORT, the world’s best-seller readers used in 80% of the primary schools in the UK! Big Cat, is the popular series beloved by over 10,000 libraries in the primary schools in the UK! Have your own digital library that houses a massive collection of high-quality English books, and enjoy reading wherever you are and whenever you want! Awesome #1. 5 times more efficient 5 steps of multi-dimensional reading system is applied in every book. READING & transformed one-dimensional paper books to multi-functional digital contents that carries out the holistic process of language acquisition: vocabulary game, listening, reading, speaking, spelling check and after activities. Users can benefit from 5 times more efficient language learning system through our productive 5-Step Multi-Dimension Reading. Awesome #2. Up to 4 different devices Use up to 4 different mobile devices at a time! Every reading data synchronizes. We also support offline mode. Download your books and read them offline. Awesome #3. Additional features for your self-study - Both British & American pronunciation available (some books might provide only one) - Audio speed control - Record your own speaking - Listen to the audio per page or sentence - Built-in dictionary (Oxford English-Korean dictionary with 185,000 words) - Personalized vocabulary list - Pen tool: highlight or underline important vocabulary, make in-page highlights - Reading Diary: store your own speaking files This application may require access to the permissions below (to avoid the malfunction). - [Optional] Microphone: to record audio in Stage 3 and 4 - [Optional] Photos: to register your profile picture Instructions to turn the permission off: - Microphone: Settings > Privacy > App permissions > Microphone > turn off READING & - Photo: Settings > Privacy > App permissions > Storage > turn off READING & If you disable access for these permissions, you may use the app but several features of your device may no longer function as intended.
Fluent Parent
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Fluent Parent keeps you close to your child's daycare, preschool, or childcare centre—without phone calls, paper notes, or guesswork. Built for busy parents, Fluent Parent connects securely to your centre's FluentCenter system so you always know how your child is doing and what's happening today. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Home dashboard — See your children at a glance and jump to the tools you use most. • Gate pass — Show a QR code for fast drop-off and pick-up at the centre gate. • Attendance — View check-in and check-out history on a simple calendar. • Daily activity log — Read meals, naps, activities, and notes from teachers. • Meals — See what your child ate today. • Health & absence — Notify the centre when your child will be away. • Messages — Chat with teachers and school office staff. • Stories & posts — Browse photos and announcements from your centre. • Events — Keep track of centre calendar events. • Invoices — View bills and submit bank transfer payment details. • Profile — Manage your account, language, and preferences. DESIGNED FOR PARENTS Fluent Parent is iPhone-only and easy to use on the go. Switch between children and campuses if your family uses more than one location. GETTING STARTED Your childcare centre creates your parent account and links your children. If you receive an invite code from your centre, you can register directly in the app. Parents cannot add children on their own—your centre manages enrolment for security. REQUIREMENTS • An account set up by your childcare centre using FluentCenter • Internet connection SUPPORT Questions about billing, enrolment, or centre policies should go to your childcare centre. For app help, contact us via the support link on this page. Fluent Parent is part of the Fluent family of apps for early childhood centres, brought to you by Wave Infotech Solutions Malaysia.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Fluent Parent at every 3 days against READING &'s every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
READING & ships an update every 2 weeks, Fluent Parent every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | READING & | Fluent Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 202 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iPortfolio Inc. | Algoris Sdn Bhd |
In-app purchases
READING &
No in-app purchases
Fluent Parent
No in-app purchases









