# Blocks4All vs Bookshare Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Blocks4All at 5.0 against Bookshare Reader's 3.3. Blocks4All also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). Bookshare Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (68 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Blocks4All holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookshare Reader has 68 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Blocks4All ships an update every 6 months, Bookshare Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blocks4All | Bookshare Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocks4all/id1446492589/reviews)** | [3.3 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshare-reader/id1605201737/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **68** |
| Positive reviews | — | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 70 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lauren Milne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446492588) | [Benetech](https://appshunter.io/developer/425585906) |

## What reviewers say

### Blocks4All

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocks4all/id1446492589)

This app provides a block-based programming interface designed for accessibility. It is compatible with VoiceOver and Switch Control, allowing users to program robots. Ideal for educational settings.

**Highlights:** Block-based programming, VoiceOver compatibility, Switch Control support, Dash and Dot robot programming, Educational tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bookshare Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshare-reader/id1605201737)

Access a vast library of ebooks designed for individuals with reading barriers. Enjoy high-quality audio narration and customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts, colors, and speeds. Continue reading seamlessly from where you left off.

**Highlights:** Access millions of ebooks, High-quality audio narration, Customizable reading experience, Adjustable font size and colors, Follow along with highlighted text, Offline reading

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for dyslexic readers
- 👍 Realistic text-to-speech voices
- 👍 Offline book downloads
- 👍 Essential for blind users
- 👍 Significant improvements made

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Prolonged pauses in speech
- 🐛 Library not syncing across devices
- 🐛 Reading lists don't sync
- 🐛 Progress not saved across devices
- 🐛 Stuck on copyright page (manga)

**Reported bugs**

- Prolonged pauses in text-to-speech
- Library not syncing across devices
- Reading lists not syncing
- Reading progress not saved across devices
- Manga stuck on copyright page

**Requested features**

- Fix prolonged pauses in text-to-speech
- Sync library across devices
- Sync reading lists across devices
- Save reading progress across devices
- Fix manga page navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blocks4All free?

Blocks4All is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bookshare Reader free?

Bookshare Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blocks4All or Bookshare Reader?

Blocks4All is rated higher. Blocks4All averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bookshare Reader averages 3.3 from 68 ratings.

### Do Blocks4All or Bookshare Reader have ads?

Neither Blocks4All nor Bookshare Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blocks4All or Bookshare Reader?

Blocks4All ships an update every 6 months, and Bookshare Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, Blocks4All was updated on November 2, 2026 and Bookshare Reader on November 3, 2026.

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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.*