# Readability vs MintyBrain

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MintyBrain at 100% against Readability's 56%. MintyBrain also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Readability's advantage is ratings volume (25K vs 6) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readability sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and MintyBrain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Readability holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readability has 25K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Readability's written reviews are positive against 100% of MintyBrain's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Readability ships an update fortnightly, MintyBrain every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readability | MintyBrain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readability-learn-to-read/id1477213383/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mintybrain-math-arcade/id6455686147/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 282 MB | 307 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [e4site Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477213382) | [MintyBrain, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1147740726) |

## What reviewers say

### Readability

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readability-learn-to-read/id1477213383)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app uses AI-powered voice technology to provide personalized reading tutoring for children. It listens as kids read aloud, offers pronunciation correction, and assesses comprehension through interactive questions. The app also builds vocabulary and allows parents to track progress.

**Highlights:** AI-powered voice recognition for reading practice, Real-time pronunciation correction, Interactive voice-based comprehension questions, Personalized vocabulary lists, Parent dashboard for progress tracking, Engaging grade-level stories with illustrations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Readability Tutor | $19.99 | per month |
| Readability Tutor Annual | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for struggling readers
- 🚀 Improves reading fluency
- 💡 Engaging for kids
- 👍 Useful data and progress tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Voice recognition issues
- 🐛 Inaccurate comprehension tests
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Glitchy performance

**Reported bugs**

- App charges for free trial
- Subscription cancellation issues
- Inconsistent app behavior
- Compatibility problems on some devices

**Requested features**

- More customization options for text and background
- Improved voice recognition accuracy
- Expanded book selection
- Better comprehension testing


### MintyBrain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mintybrain-math-arcade/id6455686147)

This app revolutionizes children's math education by making learning an engaging, visual exploration of concepts. It offers an intuitive platform for practicing math facts, aligning with the US Common Core K-2 curriculum and adapting difficulty in real-time for personalized learning.

**Highlights:** Visual math concept exploration, Engaging math fact practice, US Common Core K-2 alignment, Adaptive learning technology, Personalized difficulty adjustment, Focus on enjoyable learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readability free?

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

### Is MintyBrain free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Readability or MintyBrain?

Readability is rated higher. Readability averages 4.6 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while MintyBrain averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Readability or MintyBrain have ads?

Neither Readability nor MintyBrain shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readability or MintyBrain?

Readability ships an update fortnightly, and MintyBrain every 3 weeks. Most recently, Readability was updated on October 15, 2026 and MintyBrain on September 26, 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.*