# Readability vs Mentava Parent

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mentava Parent at 100% against Readability's 56%. Mentava Parent also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Readability's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 1) and chart position (#156 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. Mentava Parent asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mentava Parent holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readability has 24K ratings behind it against 1, 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 Mentava Parent's.

Readability ships an update fortnightly, Mentava Parent every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readability | Mentava Parent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readability-learn-to-read/id1477213383/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mentava-parent/id6745571447/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#156** | — |
| Size | 264 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [e4site Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477213382) | [Mentava](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656284765) |

## What reviewers say

### Readability

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

**Currently charting:** #156 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


### Mentava Parent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mentava-parent/id6745571447)

Manage your educational coaching account, view student progress, and communicate with your dedicated coach. Access tools, chats, and your dashboard anytime, anywhere. Send photos or videos for personalized feedback on student learning.

**Highlights:** Manage Mentava account, View student progress, Read coach messages, 24/7 coach communication, Send photos/videos for feedback

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readability free?

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

### Is Mentava Parent free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Readability or Mentava Parent?

Mentava Parent is rated higher. Readability averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Mentava Parent averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Readability or Mentava Parent have ads?

Neither Readability nor Mentava Parent shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readability or Mentava Parent?

Readability ships an update fortnightly, and Mentava Parent every 10 days. Most recently, Readability was updated on September 28, 2026 and Mentava Parent on September 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.*