Comparison

Decodable Readers L3 Sample vs StoryBox Library

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Decodable Readers L3 Sample

This app offers a systematic approach to learning to read for children. It provides decodable books that only contain words made up of sounds a child has learned, progressing from simple to complex. Features include professional audio narration, word-by-word sound support, and pre-reading activities.

Highlights
  • Systematic sound progression
  • Decodable books with learned sounds
  • Professional audio narration
  • Tap-to-hear word support
  • Pre-reading activities
  • Australian themes and characters
Features
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The Decodable Readers Australia books support a systematic approach of learning to read. This approach ensures kids are given the “right-fit” book. Decodable, or phonic readers, only contain words made up of the sounds a child has learnt. Within each level in the Decodable Readers Australia Series, a new group of sounds is introduced. As children move through each level the sounds progress from simple to complex. The Decodable Readers Australia – Level 3 books introduce the sounds b, h, f, l, j, v, w, x, y and z. All the words in each of the 20 books in Level 3 are made up of these sounds and those introduced in Level 1 and 2 along with minimal sight words. After having mastered the Level 1 and 2 sounds and the reading skills of blending and tracking, children should have gained the confidence to read Australian stories with new words and more text on each page. Each story in Level 3 can be enjoyed by listening to the professional audio or read aloud with the support of tapping and hearing the word if required. The audio function can be controlled independently within each page. Both parents and teachers can continue to support children with vocab and comprehension development through using the post-reading activities provided within each story. An addition to the Level 3 readers are the wide range of pre-reading activities that can be used to help set the purpose for reading. Key Features: • listen to each story being read to them using the audio function • use each book to practice reading independently • tap each word to hear the sounds and the word if support is needed • tap to turn each page for individual reading pace • all Australian themes and characters beautifully illustrated with detail for engagement and enjoyment

About

StoryBox Library

This app offers a vast collection of diverse stories read by dynamic storytellers, designed to improve children's reading and literacy skills. It provides engaging activities and a safe, ad-free online space for imaginative play and learning, with features like read-along text and Auslan translations.

Highlights
  • Over 500 diverse stories
  • Read by dynamic storytellers
  • Auslan translations
  • Read-Along series
  • Story playlists
  • Safe and ad-free environment
  • Parent and child profiles
Features
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As a trusted and safe online educational resource enjoyed by educators, children and families around the world, StoryBox Library connects you to a world of stories. Explore diverse stories, engaging activities and let imaginations fly! Encourage creativity and play as children discover stories in a safe online space, improving their reading and literacy skills along the way. FEATURES: • Over 600 diverse stories read by dynamic storytellers, with new stories added regularly. • Auslan translations available for over 90 stories. • New Read-Along captions to help kids connect spoken words to text. • Story playlists. • Safe, trusted and ad-free for children of all ages. • Individual profile settings for parents and children. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Wireless internet connection • iOS 13.0+ EARLY CHILDHOOD, SCHOOLS & TERTIARY: Log in with your organisation details or SSO to access stories, playlists and more. For classroom, remote learning and home use by students. PUBLIC LIBRARIES Log in with your local library card to freely access stories, playlists and more. Designed to be integrated into your library services. FAMILIES Log in with your family subscription to access stories, playlists and more, encouraging learning, play and quality family time. ABOUT STORYBOX LIBRARY StoryBox Library is a creative, educational and fun platform developed for educators and families, playing a key role in improving literacy and language skills in children. Engaging and exciting the next generation about reading and storytelling, StoryBox Library features a growing digital library of favourite kids books read aloud by diverse storytellers, plus curriculum-based ideas and tools for educators. Help Centre: https://crm.storyboxhub.com/help-centre T&Cs and Privacy Policy: https://storyboxhub.com/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

Decodable Readers L3 Sample1 screens
StoryBox Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StoryBox Library at 40% against Decodable Readers L3 Sample's 0%. StoryBox Library also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 15 months). Decodable Readers L3 Sample's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (10.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Decodable Readers L3 Sample ships an update every 15 months, StoryBox Library every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Decodable Readers L3 Sample versus StoryBox Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecodable Readers L3 SampleStoryBox Library
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDecodable Readers AustraliaStory Box Library

Customer experience

Decodable Readers L3 Sample

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

StoryBox Library

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

Decodable Readers L3 Sample

No in-app purchases

None

StoryBox Library

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Decodable Readers L3 Sample free?
Decodable Readers L3 Sample is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StoryBox Library free?
StoryBox Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Decodable Readers L3 Sample or StoryBox Library have ads?
Neither Decodable Readers L3 Sample nor StoryBox Library shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Decodable Readers L3 Sample or StoryBox Library?
Decodable Readers L3 Sample ships an update every 15 months, and StoryBox Library every 6 weeks. Most recently, Decodable Readers L3 Sample was updated on October 24, 2026 and StoryBox Library on October 24, 2026.

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