# Readability vs MaxScholar

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MaxScholar at 100% against Readability's 56%. MaxScholar also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Readability's advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 2) and chart position (#167 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readability sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. MaxScholar asks for nothing beyond the download.

MaxScholar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readability has 26K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Readability's written reviews are positive against 100% of MaxScholar's.

Readability ships an update fortnightly, MaxScholar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readability | MaxScholar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readability-learn-to-read/id1477213383/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maxscholar/id6745490159/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#167** | — |
| Size | 247 MB | 257 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [e4site Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477213382) | [MaxScholar](https://appshunter.io/developer/569173839) |

## What reviewers say

### Readability

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

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app offers AI-powered reading assistance for children, acting like a personal tutor. It listens as kids read, provides real-time pronunciation correction, and enhances vocabulary and comprehension through interactive questions. Parents can track progress via a dashboard.

**Highlights:** AI-powered reading assistance, Real-time pronunciation correction, Interactive comprehension questions, Personalized vocabulary lists, Parent progress dashboard, Grade-level stories and books

**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


### MaxScholar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maxscholar/id6745490159)

This app offers Orton-Gillingham based reading instruction and practice for students Pre-K to Grade 12. It's designed for English language learners, those learning to read, students with dyslexia, or those needing to reinforce foundational reading and writing skills.

**Highlights:** Orton-Gillingham based instruction, Reading lessons and training, Workbook exercises, Supports students with dyslexia, Reinforces reading and writing skills, Suitable for Pre-K to Grade 12

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readability free?

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

### Is MaxScholar free?

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

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

MaxScholar is rated higher. Readability averages 4.6 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while MaxScholar averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Readability or MaxScholar have ads?

Neither Readability nor MaxScholar shows ads.

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

Readability ships an update fortnightly, and MaxScholar every 3 weeks. Most recently, Readability was updated on November 9, 2026 and MaxScholar on October 30, 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.*