# AR Reading List vs eSkoolz

The clearest difference is rating: eSkoolz at 5.0 against AR Reading List's 4.5. eSkoolz also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). AR Reading List's advantage is ratings volume (337 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AR Reading List sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. eSkoolz asks for nothing beyond the download.

eSkoolz holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Reading List has 337 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AR Reading List ships an update every 8 months, eSkoolz monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR Reading List | eSkoolz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (337 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-reading-list/id1481792031/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eskoolz/id1533703657/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **337** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seth Baugh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812248314) | [Medixsoft, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519569903) |

## What reviewers say

### AR Reading List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-reading-list/id1481792031)

Scan books using their ISBN or search by title and author to find Accelerated Reader quiz information. Organize your reading with lists for books you've read or want to read.

**Highlights:** Scan books by ISBN, Search AR quiz information, Filter by title, author, reading level, points, collections, Maintain read lists, Mark books for later reading

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paid User Upgrade | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for AR book verification
- 👍 Great scan and searching (when it works)
- 👍 Easy to find books with keywords
- 👍 Useful for AR point calculation
- 👍 Good concept for AR book search

**What reviewers complain about**

-  광고 Excessive and unskippable ads
- 🐛 Scan feature often fails
- 🐛 Inaccurate AR quiz information
- 🐛 Paid version not functional
- 🐛 Inappropriate ads shown

**Reported bugs**

- Scan feature does not work
- App does not recognize books
- No quiz available for scanned books
- App says no quizzes for books that have them
- Paid version does not work

**Requested features**

- Make ads shorter and closable
- Automatically recommend books not in system
- Allow bulk upload requests from libraries
- Scan book barcode or ISBN for information
- Enter school login and password for AR program integration


### eSkoolz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eskoolz/id1533703657)

This platform facilitates efficient communication and information sharing between school districts, parents, students, and teachers. It offers features for alerts, anonymous reporting, behavior tracking, report cards, professional development, and access to district news and resources.

**Highlights:** District-wide alerts and notifications, Anonymous bullying and safety reporting, Student demerit tracking, Kindergarten report card generation, Educator professional development management, Centralized access to district apps, District event and news updates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AR Reading List free?

AR Reading List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is eSkoolz free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AR Reading List or eSkoolz?

eSkoolz is rated higher. AR Reading List averages 4.5 out of 5 from 337 ratings, while eSkoolz averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do AR Reading List or eSkoolz have ads?

Neither AR Reading List nor eSkoolz shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AR Reading List or eSkoolz?

AR Reading List ships an update every 8 months, and eSkoolz monthly. Most recently, AR Reading List was updated on October 18, 2026 and eSkoolz on October 5, 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.*