Comparison

Picoo vs The Reading Corner

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

Head to head
About

Picoo

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The Picoo app is designed to manage the Picoo set. With this app, you can operate and maintain the Picoo controllers. Please note: this app only works in combination with a Picoo set. What can you do with the Picoo app? * Start selected Picoo games via the app * Update Picoo controllers to the latest software * Collect diagnostic data and send it in case of problems * Connect and manage Picoo controllers within an account *Not all Picoo games can be started via the app. Games that work with Smartsleeves cannot currently be started via the app. In addition, there are a few extra games that can only be played via the app. Practical to use The app was developed as a management environment for supervisors and organisations. The focus is on maintenance, updates and technical support for the Picoo set. The app is not intended as a game for children. Language Available in Dutch, English, German and French More information about Picoo: www.picoo.nl

About

The Reading Corner

This app provides over 3,000 story time videos in twelve languages, designed for children aged 2-10. New content is added weekly, featuring enchanting music and illustrations to bring stories to life and aid language development.

Highlights
  • Extensive library of 3,000+ story videos
  • Available in twelve languages
  • Content for ages 2-10
  • New videos added weekly
  • Enchanting classical music
  • Beautiful book illustrations
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The Reading Corner is a streaming app offering more than 3.000 story time videos in twelve languages, specifically created for children between the ages of 2 and 10, with new titles being added every week. Each video brings the story to life with enchanting classical music and beautiful illustrations taken from the book. Every child deserves to be read to for at least 15 minutes every day. This helps them develop their language skills and expands their vocabulary, making it more easy to learn how to read later on. Being read to has never been easier. Aside from English and Spanish, The Reading Corner features story time videos in Dutch, Flemish, German, Polish, Turkish, Arabic, Farsi and Papiamentu. Terms of use: https://us.thereadingcorner.tv/terms-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://us.thereadingcorner.tv/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Picoo4 screens
The Reading Corner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Picoo at none against The Reading Corner's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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. The Reading Corner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Picoo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Picoo ships an update every 2 months, The Reading Corner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Picoo versus The Reading Corner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPicooThe Reading Corner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPicoo B.V.De Voorleeshoek B.V.

In-app purchases

None

Picoo

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

The Reading Corner

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Recurring Plan14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Annually Recurring Plan14 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Picoo free?
Picoo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Reading Corner free?
The Reading Corner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Picoo or The Reading Corner have ads?
Neither Picoo nor The Reading Corner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Picoo or The Reading Corner?
Picoo ships an update every 2 months, and The Reading Corner every 3 months. Most recently, Picoo was updated on October 12, 2026 and The Reading Corner on October 17, 2026.

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