# Chipmunk Word vs ReadingIQ

The clearest difference is rating: ReadingIQ at 4.6 against Chipmunk Word's 2.8. ReadingIQ also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 12) and review sentiment (48% vs 33%). Chipmunk Word's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chipmunk Word sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ReadingIQ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReadingIQ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReadingIQ has 22K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Chipmunk Word's written reviews are positive against 48% of ReadingIQ's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chipmunk Word | ReadingIQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipmunk-word-typing-master/id1383231579/reviews) | **[4.6 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readingiq/id1423345636/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **47.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hirakumar Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1253868312) | [Age of Learning, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375219200) |

## What reviewers say

### Chipmunk Word

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipmunk-word-typing-master/id1383231579)

This game challenges your typing speed and brain skills by popping word bubbles. It offers classic and infinite modes with special bubbles that provide advantages. It's a fun way to train memory, concentration, and vocabulary.

**Highlights:** Typing speed and brain skill challenge, Classic and Infinite game modes, Special bubbles (Heart, Rainbow, Parachute), Vocabulary and concentration training, 30 exciting levels in Classic mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### 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 Chipmunk Word free?

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

### Is ReadingIQ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chipmunk Word or ReadingIQ?

ReadingIQ is rated higher. Chipmunk Word averages 2.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while ReadingIQ averages 4.6 from 22K ratings.

### Do Chipmunk Word or ReadingIQ have ads?

Neither Chipmunk Word 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.*