Comparison

Learning Ally Audiobooks vs ReadingIQ

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Learning Ally Audiobooks

Access a vast library of human-read audiobooks, including bestsellers, classics, and textbooks. This app offers interactive learning tools like synced text highlighting, speed control, and note-taking to support students with reading deficits or visual impairments.

Highlights
  • Human-read audiobook library
  • Synced text highlighting
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Bookmarking
  • Note-taking
  • Textbook access
Features
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This app provides access to Learning Ally’s library of human-read audiobooks, offering an extensive selection of books students want and need to read, including bestsellers, classic literature and textbooks. Now students have interactive learning tools geared to help them succeed, including: highlighted text synced with the audio narration, speed control, bookmarking, highlighting, and note-taking. Learning Ally membership is required to use this app. Learning Ally is for students with dyslexia or other reading deficits who struggle with decoding, fluency or comprehension, who are blind or visually impaired, or who have a physical disability that prohibits them from reading standard print. If you need help getting started with the Learning Ally Audiobook App, please call our Customer Care team at 800-221-4792 or visit LearningAlly.org/Contact-Us to email us.

About

ReadingIQ

This app offers a vast digital library for children aged 2-12, featuring thousands of books from popular publishers and the ABCmouse library. It intelligently organizes titles by interest and reading level, providing a safe and engaging way for kids to develop reading skills anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • Thousands of digital books for kids 2-12
  • Aligns with reading ability and grade level
  • Award-winners and childhood classics
  • Expertly curated by teachers and librarians
  • Comprehension quizzes
  • Books in Spanish
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Start your 30-day free trial of ReadingIQ now! Cancel anytime. ReadingIQ is the comprehensive digital learning library app for kids ages 2 to 12, designed by national education experts to perfectly align with your child’s reading ability and grade level. ReadingIQ features thousands of books, including award-winners and childhood classics from popular publishers, as well as the entire ABCmouse library. ReadingIQ’s unique features intelligently organize titles to make it easy for your child to find the perfect book to match his or her interests. Choose from picture books, graphic novels, popular series, chapter books, and nonfiction titles on every academic subject! ReadingIQ is the anywhere, anytime personal learning library that helps your child grow as a reader. What Reading Experts Say “Children who read more than 10 pages per day score 10% higher in reading proficiency.” Source: NAEP, (2000). The Nation’s Report Card—Fourth Grade Reading Highlights. “Reading for just 10 minutes per day increases the number of words a child reads in a year by more than half a million.” Source: Adams, M. J. (2006). The promise of automatic speech recognition for fostering literacy growth in children and adults. Unlock a learning adventure with ReadingIQ—the exciting daily reading library app for kids ages 2 to 12! Features Unlimited access to thousands of books for learning on the iPad and iPhone Uses widely adopted leveling standards for preschool through 6th grade, including Renaissance® Accelerated Reader® levels (AR® levels) and Guided Reading levels A complete online learning library created by the education experts of ABCmouse Expertly curated by teachers and librarians, with content across all genres Exclusive ABCmouse titles Age-appropriate books that children love to read Expertly curated by teachers and librarians, with content across all genres exclusive ABCmouse titles Age-appropriate books that children love to read Learn to read with a vast collection of fiction and nonfiction titles Books on every academic subject Aligns with school curriculum and great for homeschooling Book recommendations and reading lists to build important reading skills Matches your child’s reading level to accelerate learning Comprehension quizzes to help measure your child’s reading skills Hundreds of books in Spanish for all reading levels Easy to track and monitor progress 100% safe and kid-friendly environment to explore! Subscription Options Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase See our full Terms and Conditions at: https://www.ageoflearning.com/riq-tandc View our Privacy Policy at: https://www.ageoflearning.com/riq-privacy-current

Screenshots

Learning Ally Audiobooks4 screens
ReadingIQ2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ReadingIQ at 4.6 against Learning Ally Audiobooks's 3.4. ReadingIQ also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 758) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Learning Ally Audiobooks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ReadingIQ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Learning Ally Audiobooks asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ReadingIQ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReadingIQ has 22K ratings behind it against 758, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Learning Ally Audiobooks's written reviews are positive against 48% of ReadingIQ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learning Ally Audiobooks ships an update every 4 months, ReadingIQ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Learning Ally Audiobooks versus ReadingIQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearning Ally AudiobooksReadingIQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (758 ratings)4.6 (22K ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.9% of reviews47.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings75822K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLearning AllyAge of Learning, Inc.

Customer experience

Learning Ally Audiobooks

All ratings758 ratings
Positive55.1%
Neutral9.0%
Negative35.9%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive41.9%
Neutral15.4%
Negative42.7%

ReadingIQ

All ratings21,460 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral4.6%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral12.3%
Negative39.9%

User reviews

Learning Ally Audiobooks

From 758 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Amazing for people with dyslexia
  • 🚀 Helps with reading and learning
  • 💡 Allows customization of text and audio
  • 👍 Useful for students and college readers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent playback issues and app crashes
  • 🐛 Loses user's place in books
  • 🔋 Drains battery when screen is locked
  • 🐛 Glitchy user interface and navigation

ReadingIQ

From 22K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Great selection of books
  • 👍 Helpful for improving reading skills
  • 🙌 Engaging and motivating for kids
  • 🎨 Ability to customize icons

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
  • 💰 Expensive subscription, difficult to cancel
  • 🔍 Limited book selection for older kids
  • 🤖 Poor customer service and technical support

Bugs and requests

Learning Ally Audiobooks

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to log in or access account
  • Books fail to download or disappear from library
  • Inconsistent performance across different devices
  • Syncing issues between mobile and desktop apps

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more recent and popular book titles
  • Improve audio playback controls and options
  • Implement a sleep timer or auto-off feature
  • Better integration with other devices and platforms

ReadingIQ

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Books not loading or freezing
  • Accounts not recognized or unable to access
  • Read-to-me feature not working properly
  • Subscription issues and billing problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more book series and genres
  • Improve book sorting and filtering options
  • Implement offline reading capabilities
  • Add more interactive and engaging features

In-app purchases

None

Learning Ally Audiobooks

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

ReadingIQ

Subscriptions8
  • One Month 4.991 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • ReadingIQ$4.991 Month
  • ReadingIQ1 Month trial2 variants$7.991 Month
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  • ReadingIQ$7.991 Month
  • One year 29.99$29.991 Year
  • ReadingIQ1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • ReadingIQ2 variants$39.991 Year
  • ReadingIQ1 Month trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Learning Ally Audiobooks free?
Learning Ally Audiobooks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReadingIQ free?
ReadingIQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learning Ally Audiobooks or ReadingIQ?
ReadingIQ is rated higher. Learning Ally Audiobooks averages 3.4 out of 5 from 758 ratings, while ReadingIQ averages 4.6 from 22K ratings.
Do Learning Ally Audiobooks or ReadingIQ have ads?
Neither Learning Ally Audiobooks nor ReadingIQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Learning Ally Audiobooks or ReadingIQ?
Learning Ally Audiobooks ships an update every 4 months, and ReadingIQ every 2 months. Most recently, Learning Ally Audiobooks was updated on November 2, 2026 and ReadingIQ on November 7, 2026.

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