# Readability vs Brush Buddy!

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 (#161 vs unranked). 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 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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Readability | Brush Buddy! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readability-learn-to-read/id1477213383/reviews) | **[5.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brush-buddy/id6758544325/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#161** | — |
| Size | 247 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [e4site Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477213382) | [Dental Spaces LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873526458) |

## What reviewers say

### Readability

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

**Currently charting:** #161 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


### Brush Buddy!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brush-buddy/id6758544325)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*