# Reading Stories vs ReadingIQ

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reading Stories at none against ReadingIQ's 10. Reading Stories also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading Stories | ReadingIQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readingiq/id1423345636/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 47.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fahad Manzoor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1144176876) | [Age of Learning, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375219200) |

## What reviewers say

### Reading Stories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-stories/id1156804710)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ReadingIQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readingiq/id1423345636)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month 4.99 | $4.99 | per month |
| ReadingIQ | $4.99 | per month |
| ReadingIQ | $7.99 | per month |
| ReadingIQ | $7.99 | per month |
| One year 29.99 | $29.99 | per year |
| ReadingIQ | $29.99 | per year |
| ReadingIQ | $39.99 | per year |
| ReadingIQ | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reading Stories free?

Reading Stories is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ReadingIQ free?

ReadingIQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Reading Stories or ReadingIQ have ads?

Neither Reading Stories nor ReadingIQ shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*