Dyslexia Reader by MDA vs DLearners Parent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dyslexia Reader by MDA
This app uses OCR technology to convert printed text into a readable format, aiding children with dyslexia. It offers features like finger-tracking, multiple reading views, and hints to support independent reading and comprehension.
- OCR text capture
- Finger-tracking word guidance
- Multiple reader views (page, sentence, word)
- Distraction-free modes
- Reading hints and comprehension tools
- Offline functionality
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Dyslexia Reader by MDA provides evidence-based support and hints enabling children with dyslexia to read independently. This app uses the OCR technology to translate the text captured as a picture into a readable format and can be used to read any printed material – storybooks, textbooks, and newspapers. A clean, distraction-free interface packed with rich features makes the app an essential tool that can be used in tandem with other strategies for dyslexia. Try Dyslexia Reader by MDA free for 14 days & choose from our affordable subscription plans to continue using all of its exciting features. Why use Dyslexia Reader by MDA? + Use books you already have Use any age-appropriate books you have from your child’s school syllabus. You do not need any special PDFs or web resources and can add a page by simply capturing an image with text in it. Several pages can also be added at the same time. + Enables finger-reading The pencil icon on the reading page can be dragged with the help of a finger. With this, the child can track the words they are reading.This also lowers convergence difficulties while aiding hand-eye coordination. A red underline is used to mark the words already read to avoid rereading the same. An indicator shows the next word to be read. The pointer can be easily re-positioned by double-tapping the new word. + Promotes stress-free reading Multiple reader view gives the child the option to read only one part of the text at a time. There are three different reader views on the app. - Page view shows the entire page - Sentence view shows only one sentence at a time - Word view shows just one word + Promotes distraction-free reading Multiple features create a distraction-free reading experience for the child - Use Plain-text mode to remove background images to show only bare text - The Focus button highlights a single line on the page which contains the current word to read. This maintains the child's visual focus on the highlighted word, and helps avoid visual over stimulation. This feature works in both text and photo mode. + Hints to encourage reading When the child finds it difficult to read a particular word, they can tap the Hint button. This ensures that the child is not discouraged by a new or seemingly difficult word. Additionally, the use of Hints will also stimulate phonemic and conceptual understanding. A variety of Hints available on the app are - - Rhyming words and images - Word family hints - Hints for starting, middle and end blends + Build comprehension skills The Build feature helps in parsing the sentences in the text and focusing on the smaller syntactic units. When building, the app shows the text, one sentence at a time. Tapping the “Build more” button gradually builds up the sentence. This enables children to comprehend the text more effectively. + Key features - No active internet connection required after download - Import a PDF document quickly to your library - Share your already-reviewed pages with other MDA Dyslexia Reader users - Easily customize settings - Seamless keyboard integration for reviewing - User-friendly buttons for simple understanding - Prompt support on mail and chat - Real-life text analysis - High-quality text-to-speech feature - Screen-masking to aid focusing - Synchronized highlighting of text - Hints available as rhyming words and images - Colored overlays to assist readers with Irlen Syndrome - Breaking down words into syllables - Word families based on syllables - Configurable speed and progress - Independent and assisted user flows - Download exciting books from within the app Dyslexia Reader by MDA is developed by Madras Dyslexia Association. It is based on 20+ years of research carried out by the reputed Madras Dyslexia Association. We're always excited to hear from you! If you have any query or feedback, please email us at support@samartya.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
DLearners Parent
This app helps parents and teachers identify children at risk of learning difficulties like dyslexia and dysgraphia. It offers a screening tool with customized questions and expert feedback to understand a child's learning style and brain dominance.
- Identify signs of dyslexia and dysgraphia
- Understand child's learning style
- Discover brain dominance
- Customized reports
- Expert feedback
- Screening tool for ages 5-15
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Does your child have dyslexia? Stop wondering and find out now!! Welcome to the DL Screening App. Our easy to use screening tool helps parents and teachers easily identify signs and symptoms of children at risk of developing learning difficulties like Dyslexia, Dysgraphia. Our app offers a perfect mélange of customized questions and expert feedback to understand your child’s learning style. In addition you can understand about yourself -are you left-brained or right-brained? Wonder which side of the brain you use more? Take our quiz to discover which hemisphere of your brain is dominant ! Do you learn best when you see things, listen to instructions or adopt a hands-on approach?? Learn how brain dominance impacts your learning style. Knowing this will further help you understand your child's learning styles and brain function better About DL screening app A free, quick use screening app to assess your child’s learning style. No hassle of stigma, conveyance or fear of judgement. The app can be used by anyone at the comfort of their homes. The tool measures the child’s skills in various functions of academic performance. Why you should use the app now If you are here, it’s probably because you know a child who is suffering with his/her academics. Specific learning difficulty (SLD) is a hidden disability that impacts not just the academic performance but also the morale, psyche and confidence of a student. Did you know that close to 15% of school going children in India have SLD? Identifying SLD at the earliest can help one find avenues to better the academic performance. Does being at a risk of developing SLD make children dumb? Is this the end of the road? A vehement NO!! Children with SLD are not just intelligent but they are also creative. A child with SLD is a ‘Different Learner’ who learns more easily with non-conventional methods (Using multi-sensory pathways like sound, touch, motion etc. rather than reading and writing. The solution for SLD is an alternate approach to learning. SLD children can easily cope once they are given the learning aids. The key however is early identification (Before the age of 15) How long will the screening process take? This easy to use screening program is done in three phases. The overall time taken is between 60-75 mins. It is recommended to complete the process within 4 working days. After the process is complete, parents/teachers are provided with a customized report of the child’s results. 1. Easy to fill out questionnaire by parent – 10 mins 2. Online (app based) test for child – 20 mins 3. Online platform based interaction with our expert teachers – 40 mins Who is it for? This app is for children between the age of 5-15 years who · Struggle to read, write, spell, calculate · Hate reading, writing and exams · Hate going to school and studying · Underperform or fare badly in exams, tests and school. · Understand concepts when taught but fare poorly when tested. The DL report entails: · A Total Score that measures the overall likelihood that the child’s problems are related to SLD · Detailed analysis of key brain processing functions in different learning areas · Recommendations outlining the steps to taken to improve · Recommendations on when further professional assessment is needed Every child has the right to joyful learning, in a manner that is best suited to its’ strengths. Early identification brings children with SLD one step closer to reaching their highest potential. Take our screening test now.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DLearners Parent at 100% against Dyslexia Reader by MDA's 60%. DLearners Parent also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Dyslexia Reader by MDA's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Dyslexia Reader by MDA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DLearners Parent asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dyslexia Reader by MDA ships an update every 3 months, DLearners Parent monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dyslexia Reader by MDA | DLearners Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 203 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Avaz, Inc. | Blink Foundation |
Customer experience
Dyslexia Reader by MDA
DLearners Parent
In-app purchases
Dyslexia Reader by MDA
- Reader 1 Month Subscription$1.991 Month
- Reader 6 Months Subscription$9.996 Months
- Reader 1 Year Subscription$14.991 Year
DLearners Parent
No in-app purchases
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