# READsquared vs Good Inside

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Good Inside at 85% against READsquared's 17%. Good Inside also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). READsquared's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Good Inside sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $84.00 per 3 months. READsquared asks for nothing beyond the download.

Good Inside holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Good Inside has 14K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of READsquared's written reviews are positive against 85% of Good Inside's.

READsquared ships an update every 2 months, Good Inside every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | READsquared | Good Inside |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readsquared/id1455248996/reviews) | **[4.9 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/good-inside-parenting/id6463803046/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | **85.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#156** |
| Size | 2 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Systems Technology Group Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455248815) | [Good Inside](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705034001) |

## What reviewers say

### READsquared

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readsquared/id1455248996)

This app enables users to participate in library reading programs by tracking reading and logging activity. Earn digital badges, play learning games, and receive incentives from your library. Parents can manage all family accounts, viewing reading progress and statistics.

**Highlights:** Track reading and activity, Log reading for family members, Unlock digital badges, Play learning games, Receive library incentives, Manage family accounts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Good Inside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/good-inside-parenting/id6463803046)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app provides daily, personalized parenting support in just 5 minutes. It offers age-based strategies, a chatbot for instant answers, and timely reminders to help parents feel more confident and connected with their children.

**Highlights:** Personalized 5-minute daily decks, Parenting chatbot for instant answers, Timely reminders for chaos moments, On-the-go audio workshops, Exclusive expert workshops and events, Private community with coaches

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Month Membership | $84.00 | per 3 months |
| Annual Membership | $279.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Worth every penny
- 👍 Clear encouragement when needed
- 👍 Well-thought-out app
- 👍 Taylor Swift for parenting
- 👍 Life-changing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy, videos often didn't play

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Downloadable workshops for offline access
- Family account option for multiple users
- Save/continue workshop option from the landing page
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is READsquared free?

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

### Is Good Inside free?

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

### Which has better reviews, READsquared or Good Inside?

Good Inside is rated higher. READsquared averages 2.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Good Inside averages 4.9 from 14K ratings.

### Do READsquared or Good Inside have ads?

Neither READsquared nor Good Inside shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, READsquared or Good Inside?

READsquared ships an update every 2 months, and Good Inside every 3 days. Most recently, READsquared was updated on October 9, 2026 and Good Inside on October 12, 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.*