# Readability vs ClearRead

The clearest difference is rating: Readability at 4.6 against ClearRead's 3.6. Readability also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 5) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readability sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and ClearRead sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Readability holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readability has 26K ratings behind it against 5, 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 50% of ClearRead's.

Readability ships an update fortnightly, ClearRead every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readability | ClearRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readability-learn-to-read/id1477213383/reviews)** | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearread-dyslexia-reader/id6760895785/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **55.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 247 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [e4site Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477213382) | [EC Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886666844) |

## What reviewers say

### Readability

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

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


### ClearRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearread-dyslexia-reader/id6760895785)

This app synchronizes spoken words with highlighted text, aiding comprehension for individuals with dyslexia, ADHD, or visual impairments. It offers customizable reading environments with various fonts, spacing, and focus tools to enhance the reading experience for all users.

**Highlights:** Synchronized word highlighting with text-to-speech, Customizable fonts, spacing, and themes, Bionic reading and focus mode, Import ePubs, PDFs, and web articles, Premium AI voices and adjustable speed, Distraction-free reading view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClearRead weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| ClearRead Starter | $7.99 | per month |
| ClearRead Pro Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| ClearRead Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| ClearRead Elite | $39.99 | per month |
| ClearRead Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| ClearRead Starter (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| ClearRead Pro (Annual) | $129.99 | per year |
| ClearRead Elite (Annual) | $399.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readability free?

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

### Is ClearRead free?

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

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

Readability is rated higher. Readability averages 4.6 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while ClearRead averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Readability or ClearRead have ads?

Neither Readability nor ClearRead shows ads.

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

Readability ships an update fortnightly, and ClearRead every 9 days. Most recently, Readability was updated on November 13, 2026 and ClearRead on November 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.*