# Rally Reader vs Lexy

Rally Reader and Lexy both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Rally Reader's written reviews are positive against 33% of Lexy's. Rally Reader also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Lexy's advantage is ratings volume (319 vs 55). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rally Reader sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Lexy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Rally Reader against 4.5 for Lexy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lexy has 319 ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Rally Reader's written reviews are positive against 33% of Lexy's.

Rally Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, Lexy monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rally Reader | Lexy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rally-reader/id1459124176/reviews)** | [4.5 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lexy-dyslexia-reading-tutor/id1564885095/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **319** |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 305 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rally Reader](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459124175) | [Round Tower Software Studios Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490923318) |

## What reviewers say

### Rally Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rally-reader/id1459124176)

This app provides a vast library of popular books and a personalized reading coach to help students improve their reading skills. It offers real-time feedback, tracks progress, and uses gamification to motivate young readers. Designed for all learners, including those with dyslexia, it aims to foster a lifelong love of reading.

**Highlights:** Vast digital library of 50,000+ books, Personalized reading coach with real-time feedback, Progress tracking dashboard, Gamified motivation with streaks and badges, Stress-free reading practice, Offline reading modes, Family sharing with personalized dashboards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Book Credit 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Book Credit 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Book Credit 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Book Credit 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Book Credit 7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Book Credit 8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Book Credit 9 | $8.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Book Credit Top-up | $9.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 Book Credit Top-up | $19.99 | one-time |
| $49.99 Book Credit Top-up | $49.99 | one-time |


### Lexy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lexy-dyslexia-reading-tutor/id1564885095)

This app uses phonics games and AI to help children learn to read. It adapts to each child's pace and provides personalized feedback, making reading practice fun and effective for struggling readers, including those with dyslexia and ADHD. It offers structured lessons and progress tracking in a distraction-free environment.

**Highlights:** Adaptive phonics lessons, On-device voice recognition, Orton-Gillingham inspired methods, Structured phonics curriculum, Progress tracking, Dyslexia-friendly design, AR rewards

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Educational Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Family Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Educational Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Family Yearly | $89.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎤 Microphone works well
- 💡 Good idea for dyslexia
- 🌟 Great for older children
- ✨ Fantastically built app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App glitches on iPhone
- 🐛 AI learner hardly works
- 🐛 Constantly says bad WiFi
- 🐛 Displays error messages
- 🐛 Cannot hear child speak

**Reported bugs**

- App glitches on iPhone
- AI learner not working
- WiFi error messages
- Error messages displayed frequently
- Cannot sign up

**Requested features**

- More time for sounding out words
- More levels (up to 15)
- Fix microphone issues for lisp


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rally Reader free?

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

### Is Lexy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rally Reader or Lexy?

Rally Reader is rated higher. Rally Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Lexy averages 4.5 from 319 ratings.

### Do Rally Reader or Lexy have ads?

Neither Rally Reader nor Lexy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rally Reader or Lexy?

Rally Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lexy monthly. Most recently, Rally Reader was updated on November 6, 2026 and Lexy on November 7, 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.*