# READsquared vs Musical Multiplication

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Musical Multiplication at 75% against READsquared's 17%. Musical Multiplication also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (141 vs 16). READsquared's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Musical Multiplication sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. READsquared asks for nothing beyond the download.

Musical Multiplication holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Musical Multiplication has 141 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 75% of Musical Multiplication's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | READsquared | Musical Multiplication |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readsquared/id1455248996/reviews) | **[4.3 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musical-multiplication/id6472698577/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **141** |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Systems Technology Group Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455248815) | [The Good and the Beautiful LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619790550) |

## 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


### Musical Multiplication

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musical-multiplication/id6472698577)

Master multiplication with catchy, original songs designed for elementary-aged children. This app uses the power of music to make memorization fun and effective, with interactive learning and progress tracking to keep kids motivated.

**Highlights:** 42 original multiplication songs, Music-based learning for faster memorization, Interactive learning with progress tracking, Mastery tracking for individual progress, Multiple student profiles, Offline accessibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $26.99 | per year |
| Unlimited one-time purchase | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and useful for kids
- 👍 Makes memorization fun and effective
- 👍 Helps kids learn multiplication facts
- 👍 Catchy songs that get stuck in kids' heads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 App may be a bit expensive for its simplicity
- 📱 Not available on computers, only mobile devices
- 🤔 Methodology may be confusing or ineffective for some kids

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and inability to save student profiles
- Restrictions on retrying questions

**Requested features**

- Ability to create custom playlists of specific multiplication facts
- More content and features beyond just the songs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is READsquared free?

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

### Is Musical Multiplication free?

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

### Which has better reviews, READsquared or Musical Multiplication?

Musical Multiplication is rated higher. READsquared averages 2.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Musical Multiplication averages 4.3 from 141 ratings.

### Do READsquared or Musical Multiplication have ads?

Neither READsquared nor Musical Multiplication shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, READsquared or Musical Multiplication?

READsquared ships an update every 2 months, and Musical Multiplication every 2 months. Most recently, READsquared was updated on October 14, 2026 and Musical Multiplication on October 13, 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.*