# First Steps to Reading Fluency vs Readability

The clearest difference is review sentiment: First Steps to Reading Fluency at 100% against Readability's 56%. First Steps to Reading Fluency also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Readability's advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 1) and chart position (#156 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readability sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. First Steps to Reading Fluency asks for nothing beyond the download.

First Steps to Reading Fluency holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readability has 26K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of First Steps to Reading Fluency's written reviews are positive against 56% of Readability's.

## The numbers

| Metric | First Steps to Reading Fluency | Readability |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-steps-to-reading-fluency/id1356214665/reviews)** | [4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readability-learn-to-read/id1477213383/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 55.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#156** |
| Size | 402 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [University of Nebraska - Lincoln](https://appshunter.io/developer/317236993) | [e4site Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477213382) |

## What reviewers say

### First Steps to Reading Fluency

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-steps-to-reading-fluency/id1356214665)

This educational game offers personalized practice for letter names, sounds, and sight words to build foundational reading fluency. It aims to help young learners achieve automaticity in these essential skills, aligning with kindergarten learning standards.

**Highlights:** Letter name practice, Letter sound practice, Sight word practice, Personalized practice, Automaticity building, Kindergarten learning standards alignment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Readability

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readability-learn-to-read/id1477213383)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app offers AI-powered reading assistance for children, acting like a personal tutor. It listens as kids read, provides real-time pronunciation correction, and enhances vocabulary and comprehension through interactive questions. Parents can track progress via a dashboard.

**Highlights:** AI-powered reading assistance, Real-time pronunciation correction, Interactive comprehension questions, Personalized vocabulary lists, Parent progress dashboard, Grade-level stories and books

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Readability Tutor | $19.99 | per month |
| Readability Tutor Annual | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for struggling readers
- 🚀 Improves reading fluency
- 💡 Engaging for kids
- 👍 Useful data and progress tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Voice recognition issues
- 🐛 Inaccurate comprehension tests
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Glitchy performance

**Reported bugs**

- App charges for free trial
- Subscription cancellation issues
- Inconsistent app behavior
- Compatibility problems on some devices

**Requested features**

- More customization options for text and background
- Improved voice recognition accuracy
- Expanded book selection
- Better comprehension testing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First Steps to Reading Fluency free?

First Steps to Reading Fluency is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Readability free?

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

### Which has better reviews, First Steps to Reading Fluency or Readability?

First Steps to Reading Fluency is rated higher. First Steps to Reading Fluency averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Readability averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

### Do First Steps to Reading Fluency or Readability have ads?

Neither First Steps to Reading Fluency nor Readability shows ads.

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