Comparison

AR Reading List vs Sadlier Reader

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

Head to head
About

AR Reading List

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
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AR Reading List is the fast, simple way to find Accelerated Reader books and track reading progress — whether you're a student hunting for your next quiz, a parent guiding your kid's reading list, or a teacher pulling together a classroom shelf. SCAN A BARCODE, GET INSTANT QUIZ INFO Point your camera at any book's ISBN barcode to instantly see its AR quiz number, point value, reading level, and word count. No typing, no searching through long lists. POWERFUL SEARCH THAT FITS HOW YOU THINK Search by title keywords, author name, reading level range, points, or award collection — or combine any of them. Looking for a 3.5 to 4.2 level book worth 5 or more points? Done. Want to browse Newbery Medal winners at a specific level? Done. Award collections included: • Newbery Medal and Honor books • Caldecott Medal and Honor books • Coretta Scott King Award and Honors • ALA Notable and Best Books BUILD YOUR PERSONAL READING LIST Save any book to your list with one tap. Mark books as Unread, Reading, or Read to see your progress at a glance. Filter your list by status to pick what's next. HABITS THAT STICK • Set a monthly reading goal and track how you're doing • Build a reading streak with optional daily reminders • Unlock achievements as you hit milestones • Revisit every book from your search history EVERYTHING YOU NEED ON ONE BOOK PAGE Title, author, series, reading level, points, word count, interest level, topic, and summary — all in one clean view. Plus quick links to Amazon, Google, Goodreads, and archive.org to learn more or read online. FREE, WITH AN AD-FREE UPGRADE AVAILABLE Everything is free to use. Upgrade anytime to remove ads. Whether you're prepping for a quiz, curating a classroom library, or just keeping track of what the kids are reading, AR Reading List has you covered. Questions or feedback? Email arlistsupprt@gmail.com or visit www.arlst.com. AR Reading List is not affiliated with or endorsed by Renaissance Learning, Inc. "Accelerated Reader," "AR," "Renaissance Learning," "Newbery," and "Caldecott" are trademarks of their respective owners.

About

Sadlier Reader

Access your assigned eBooks offline with this educational reader. Bookmark, annotate, and navigate your digital textbooks seamlessly. Requires an access code from your institution.

Highlights
  • Offline eBook access
  • Bookmark pages
  • Annotate content
  • Seamless navigation
  • Linked to Sadlier Connect
Features
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The Sadlier Reader app is a new offering for Sadlier customers that allows access to their eBooks offline and on the go. Linked to your Sadlier Connect account licenses, eBook products purchased and assigned for offline use will automatically appear within your app when you log in. eBooks are not purchased within the app. An access code is required for login and can be found in “My Account” within Sadlier Connect or Christ In Us if your institution has purchased an offline eBook. With this unique offering, readers may bookmark, annotate their pages, and navigate their materials like any other reader experience.

Screenshots

AR Reading List4 screens
Sadlier Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AR Reading List at 4.5 against Sadlier Reader's 3.7. AR Reading List also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 0%) and ratings volume (337 vs 3). Sadlier Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support 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. AR Reading List sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sadlier Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AR Reading List holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Reading List has 337 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of AR Reading List's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sadlier Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Reading List ships an update every 8 months, Sadlier Reader every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
AR Reading List versus Sadlier Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR Reading ListSadlier Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (337 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings337 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 25 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeth BaughWilliam H Sadlier Inc

Customer experience

AR Reading List

All ratings326 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative69.7%

Sadlier Reader

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

AR Reading List

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 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
Show 3 more
  • Search feature returns no results
  • Book icon with '+' sign missing
  • App crashes or freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Sadlier Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AR Reading List

One-time1
  • Paid User Upgrade$7.99
None

Sadlier Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AR Reading List free?
AR Reading List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sadlier Reader free?
Sadlier Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AR Reading List or Sadlier Reader?
AR Reading List is rated higher. AR Reading List averages 4.5 out of 5 from 337 ratings, while Sadlier Reader averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do AR Reading List or Sadlier Reader have ads?
Neither AR Reading List nor Sadlier Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AR Reading List or Sadlier Reader?
AR Reading List ships an update every 8 months, and Sadlier Reader every 25 months. Most recently, AR Reading List was updated on October 14, 2026 and Sadlier Reader on October 10, 2026.

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