Comparison

Readability vs Brush Buddy!

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

Head to head
About

Readability

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
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Readability’s award-winning Smart Reading & Comprehension Learning App gives your child the effectiveness of 1-on-1 tutoring. Our breakthrough voice-based technology LISTENS while your child READS, highlighting, and correcting any problem words. Kids from kindergarten to 6th grade will improve their reading, vocabulary, and comprehension skills all in the convenience of a mobile app. IMPROVE READING WITH 1-ON-1 TUTORING Readability prompts your child to read aloud and listens while providing reading help and real-time pronunciation correction as your child reads. If they get stuck, they can tap on the speaker icon to have Readability read the selected passage or word aloud. Readability automatically selects the right reading material for each child to maximize improvement and minimize the reading struggle. Your child will be eager to learn as these fun and educational grade-level stories come to life with bright illustrations. IMPROVE CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS Our industry-first comprehension with Interactive Voice-based Questions & Answers (IVQA™) asks your child questions verbally about the story they just read to improve their critical thinking skills. Your child then is prompted to answer the question verbally to ensure they fully understand what they read. Comprehension is as important as reading fluency, we deliver both in our smart reading app for kids. IMPROVE VOCABULARY Readability makes it easy to learn new words and their meaning with a personalized vocabulary list for your child. Your child can long-press on any word while reading to learn its pronunciation, meaning, and add it to their vocabulary list. Their vocabulary list is neatly organized A-Z and by book to further practice, review, and perfect new or difficult words. SET AND TRACK READING GOALS Set goals and follow your child’s progress with your very own Parent Dashboard detailing what they have read, reading duration, accuracy, comprehension, and speed. It also provides daily and weekly reading reports for accountability that can be shared with a teacher. ENGAGING BOOKS A massive selection of age-appropriate stories and educational works keep kids engaged and learning. Readability is the perfect reading app for kids. Getting started is easy with a 30-day free trial. Just download the app to sign up for your free trial. Cancel anytime. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS To access all app features, please subscribe to the 30-day free trial. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will automatically be charged at the subscription price for renewal, within 24-hours prior to the end of the current billing period. You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your Account Settings after purchase. • Visit https://www.readabilitytutor.com/payment-policy/ for payment terms • Visit https://www.readabilitytutor.com/terms-of-use/ for terms of use Copyright 2023 Readability

About

Brush Buddy!

This app transforms tooth brushing into an engaging adventure for children aged 2-8+. It features original songs, interactive stories, fun facts, and a visual guide to help kids brush effectively. Parents can track progress and manage multiple profiles.

Highlights
  • Original brushing songs
  • Interactive stories
  • Learn mode with facts and riddles
  • Camera mirror brushing guide
  • Rewards system (stars, stickers, avatars)
  • Parent dashboard for tracking
  • Support for multiple children
Features
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Brush Buddy - The Fun Tooth Brushing App for Kids Designed by a Pediatric Dentist, Brush Buddy turns tooth brushing into an adventure kids look forward to every morning and night. SING ALONG SONGS 21 original brushing songs spanning nursery rhymes, blues, swing, pop, and more. Real music kids actually want to listen to — not the same boring jingle on repeat. STORY TIME Engaging bedtime-style stories that keep kids brushing from start to finish. New stories keep brushing fresh and exciting every time. LEARN MODE Fun facts, silly jokes, and tricky riddles that entertain kids while teaching them about the world around them. INTERACTIVE BRUSHING GUIDE A fun mouth diagram with plaque germs that disappear as your child brushes each quadrant. Kids can see themselves brushing with the built-in camera mirror. REWARDS THAT MOTIVATE Stars, stickers, collectible avatars, and badges keep kids coming back. Watch their sticker book grow and celebrate milestones together. PARENT DASHBOARD Track brushing streaks, consistency, and session history with a built-in calendar. Set custom brushing durations and manage multiple children from one device. BUILT FOR FAMILIES - Support for multiple children with individual profiles - Age-appropriate content for ages 2-8+ - Group brushing mode for siblings - Customizable brush time (1-2:30 minutes) - Morning and evening brushing reminders PRIVACY FIRST No ads. No tracking. No data collection. The camera is used as a mirror only — nothing is ever recorded, stored, or shared. All data stays on your device. FREE TO TRY Start with 5 free brushing sessions. Unlock unlimited access with a one-time purchase or yearly subscription. Built with real clinical expertise for ages 2-8+. Download Brush Buddy and make brushing fun tonight. Term of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/terms-of-service-brush-buddy/home

Screenshots

Readability4 screens
Brush Buddy!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brush Buddy! at 100% against Readability's 55%. Brush Buddy! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Readability's advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 23) and chart position (#184 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Readability sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Brush Buddy! sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Brush Buddy! 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 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Readability's written reviews are positive against 100% of Brush Buddy!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Readability ships an update fortnightly, Brush Buddy! every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Readability versus Brush Buddy!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadabilityBrush Buddy!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (26K ratings)5.0 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26K — better23
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#184 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size247 MB166 MB
Age rating4+4+
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Customer experience

Readability

All ratings25,454 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.0%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews396 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral10.1%
Negative34.6%

Brush Buddy!

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Readability

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Brush Buddy!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Readability

Subscriptions2
  • Readability Tutor1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Readability Tutor Annual1 Month trial$139.991 Year
1 purchases

Brush Buddy!

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Subscription$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Readability free?
Readability is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brush Buddy! free?
Brush Buddy! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Readability or Brush Buddy!?
Brush Buddy! is rated higher. Readability averages 4.6 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Brush Buddy! averages 5.0 from 23 ratings.
Do Readability or Brush Buddy! have ads?
Neither Readability nor Brush Buddy! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Readability or Brush Buddy!?
Readability ships an update fortnightly, and Brush Buddy! every 8 days. Most recently, Readability was updated on November 9, 2026 and Brush Buddy! on October 31, 2026.

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