# Smart Tales vs CitizenReady

The clearest difference is update cadence: CitizenReady at every 2 days against Smart Tales's every 3 weeks. Smart Tales's advantage is chart position (#182 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Tales sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and CitizenReady sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Tales ships an update every 3 weeks, CitizenReady every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Tales | CitizenReady |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tales-learning-games/id1452196861/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 289 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marshmallow Games SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/955873246) | [Gabriel Pevide](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868143046) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Tales

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tales-learning-games/id1452196861)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app offers over 2500 interactive educational games and stories for children aged 2-11. It covers reading, writing, STEM, and math, with a focus on personalized learning paths and inclusivity for all learners, including neurodivergent children. Parents can monitor progress and set limits.

**Highlights:** Interactive educational games, Award-winning stories, Math skills development, Reading and vocabulary building, STEM and science exploration, Logic and reasoning challenges, Personalized learning paths

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $5.49 | per month |
| Monthly Learning Plan for Kids | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Smart Tales Semi Annual | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Smart Tales Quarterly | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Smart Family Promo | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Promo Subscription | $54.99 | per year |
| Yearly Learning Plan for Kids | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Improved school performance
- 👍 Engaging and fun for kids
- 🤩 Positive impact on child's mood
- 🎉 Great content and creativity
- 💯 Effective learning tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Errors and bugs in the app
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Lack of family sharing
- ⚠️ Inappropriate content for kids
- 🤯 Confusing and frustrating user experience

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Incorrect shape identification
- Subscription issues and double charges
- Content not loading properly
- Accessibility features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More writing and grade-level options
- Improved voice-text synchronization
- Better customization for child's level
- Easier unsubscription process
- Compatibility with family sharing


### CitizenReady

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/citizenready-civics-test-prep/id6798065737)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Tales free?

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

### Is CitizenReady free?

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

### Do Smart Tales or CitizenReady have ads?

Neither Smart Tales nor CitizenReady shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Tales or CitizenReady?

Smart Tales ships an update every 3 weeks, and CitizenReady every 2 days. Most recently, Smart Tales was updated on November 6, 2026 and CitizenReady on October 31, 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.*