TacTilesApp vs Readability
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TacTilesApp
This app employs a multisensory approach to phonological skill development. It teaches English language structure through interactive, touch-based activities designed for effective learning and retention.
- Multisensory learning approach
- Systematic phonological skill instruction
- Interactive touch-and-place units
- Engaging colorful design
- Builds brain connections for retention
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TacTilesApp is a Real Time MultiSensory Tool that uses Systematic Instruction to build Phonological Skills. It teaches how the English Language works through the use of colorful, engaging units which must be touched and placed carefully. This engages multiple senses to create brain connections which stay with the student, more effectively than memorization. If you have any questions or see any issues with TacTilesApp, please email us at info@tactilesapp.org so we can address them as quickly as possible. Thank you!
Readability
This app uses AI-powered voice technology to provide personalized reading tutoring for children. It listens as kids read aloud, offers pronunciation correction, and assesses comprehension through interactive questions. The app also builds vocabulary and allows parents to track progress.
- AI-powered voice recognition for reading practice
- Real-time pronunciation correction
- Interactive voice-based comprehension questions
- Personalized vocabulary lists
- Parent dashboard for progress tracking
- Engaging grade-level stories with illustrations
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Readability’s award-winning Smart Reading & Comprehension Learning App gives your child the effectiveness of 1-on-1 tutoring. Our breakthrough voice-based technology LISTENS while your child READS, highlighting, and correcting any problem words. Kids from kindergarten to 6th grade will improve their reading, vocabulary, and comprehension skills all in the convenience of a mobile app. IMPROVE READING WITH 1-ON-1 TUTORING Readability prompts your child to read aloud and listens while providing reading help and real-time pronunciation correction as your child reads. If they get stuck, they can tap on the speaker icon to have Readability read the selected passage or word aloud. Readability automatically selects the right reading material for each child to maximize improvement and minimize the reading struggle. Your child will be eager to learn as these fun and educational grade-level stories come to life with bright illustrations. IMPROVE CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS Our industry-first comprehension with Interactive Voice-based Questions & Answers (IVQA™) asks your child questions verbally about the story they just read to improve their critical thinking skills. Your child then is prompted to answer the question verbally to ensure they fully understand what they read. Comprehension is as important as reading fluency, we deliver both in our smart reading app for kids. IMPROVE VOCABULARY Readability makes it easy to learn new words and their meaning with a personalized vocabulary list for your child. Your child can long-press on any word while reading to learn its pronunciation, meaning, and add it to their vocabulary list. Their vocabulary list is neatly organized A-Z and by book to further practice, review, and perfect new or difficult words. SET AND TRACK READING GOALS Set goals and follow your child’s progress with your very own Parent Dashboard detailing what they have read, reading duration, accuracy, comprehension, and speed. It also provides daily and weekly reading reports for accountability that can be shared with a teacher. ENGAGING BOOKS A massive selection of age-appropriate stories and educational works keep kids engaged and learning. Readability is the perfect reading app for kids. Getting started is easy with a 30-day free trial. Just download the app to sign up for your free trial. Cancel anytime. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS To access all app features, please subscribe to the 30-day free trial. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will automatically be charged at the subscription price for renewal, within 24-hours prior to the end of the current billing period. You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your Account Settings after purchase. • Visit https://www.readabilitytutor.com/payment-policy/ for payment terms • Visit https://www.readabilitytutor.com/terms-of-use/ for terms of use Copyright 2023 Readability
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Readability at Free against TacTilesApp's $19.99. Readability also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 9) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). TacTilesApp's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 56%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence and ads 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
Readability is free to download; TacTilesApp costs $19.99 up front. Readability sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. TacTilesApp asks for nothing beyond the download.
TacTilesApp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readability has 24K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TacTilesApp's written reviews are positive against 56% of Readability's.
TacTilesApp ships an update every 2 weeks, Readability fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TacTilesApp | Readability |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better | 4.6 (24K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 55.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 24K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | #185 — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 264 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TacTilesApp | e4site Inc. |
Customer experience
TacTilesApp
Readability
Bugs and requests
TacTilesApp
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Readability
Reported bugs
4 issues- App charges for free trial
- Subscription cancellation issues
- Inconsistent app behavior
- Compatibility problems on some devices
Requested features
4 requests- More customization options for text and background
- Improved voice recognition accuracy
- Expanded book selection
- Better comprehension testing
In-app purchases
TacTilesApp
No in-app purchases
Readability
- Readability Tutor1 Month trial$19.991 Month
- Readability Tutor Annual1 Month trial$139.991 Year
Questions
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