Comparison

AR Reading List vs 99math

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

99math

This app makes math practice fun and engaging for children in grades 1-6 through gamified exercises. It offers interactive learning with real-time feedback, rewards, and customizable elements to keep kids motivated. The app also supports classroom assignments and remote learning.

Highlights
  • Gamified math practice
  • Interactive learning with feedback
  • Collectibles and rewards system
  • Classroom and assignment features
  • Customizable avatars and pets
  • Tailored to grades 1-6
Features
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Math can be fun and easy! 99math offers a gamified practice that gets kids excited and keeps them motivated. Elevate your child's math skills and make learning enjoyable! Designed for kids in grades 1 to 6, 99math is the ultimate math practice app that transforms learning into an engaging adventure. WHY 99MATH? INTERACTIVE LEARNING: Say goodbye to boring math drills! 99math provides over 1000+ math skills to practice, giving real-time feedback on progress and offering interactive learning. CLASSROOM AND ASSIGNMENTS: Join your class, connect with your teacher, and complete assignments right from the app. 99math makes remote learning easy and enjoyable. COLLECTIBLES AND REWARDS: Motivate your child to excel in math with stickers, cool avatars, and a customizable pet park. Children thrive as they earn rewards for their achievements. SUITABLE FOR YOUR LEVEL: Designed for Grades 1-6 and tailored to kids of various math levels, 99math covers a wide range of math skills, from basic arithmetic to more advanced concepts. MATH PASS: While 99math is free for everyone, to speed up learning and make it even more fun, it is possible to buy a monthly or yearly subscription to 99math's Math Pass. It allows faster energy regeneration, meaning more math to be solved. And it also unlocks a premium rewards track, meaning more awards for all the math problems solved! Elevate your child's math skills, boost their confidence, and make learning enjoyable with 99math. Try it now and see the difference! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AR Reading List4 screens
99math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AR Reading List at 4.4 against 99math's 3.8. 99math's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (47% vs 27%). On price, ratings volume, 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. AR Reading List sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 99math sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AR Reading List holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 447 and 188 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of AR Reading List's written reviews are positive against 47% of 99math's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Reading List ships an update every 8 months, 99math every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AR Reading List versus 99math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR Reading List99math
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (447 ratings) — better3.8 (188 ratings)
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews46.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings447 — better188
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB304 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeth Baugh99math OÜ

Customer experience

AR Reading List

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

99math

All ratings182 ratings
Positive67.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative49.0%

User reviews

AR Reading List

From 447 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

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

99math

From 188 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Makes math fun
  • 👍 Good for learning
  • 💖 Teaches kids math
  • 🌟 Amazing game
  • 💯 Very fun

Room to improve

  • 💸 Charges money quickly
  • 💰 Expensive premium
  • 💳 Subscription issues
  • 📉 Limited free play
  • 💸 High cost for premium

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
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  • 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

99math

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes randomly
  • Account deleted randomly
  • Forces subscription payment
  • Won't load
  • Resets progress
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  • Pet egg deleted
  • Lost all pets/progress
  • Can't play after few lessons
  • Login issues
  • Subscription not working
  • App glitches
  • Reloads in a loop
  • Stuck on reward screen
  • Progress restarts
  • Daily challenge only

Requested features

9 requests
  • Fix bugs with customization
  • Make pet hatching faster
  • Allow playing more mini-games
  • Add sign in with Clever
  • Allow upgrading duplicate pets
Show 4 more
  • Fix emotes not appearing
  • Explain how to get special pets
  • Improve AI/avatars
  • Make app feel more human

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AR Reading List

One-time1
  • Paid User Upgrade$7.99
15 purchases

99math

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Pass1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Pass$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Pass$59.991 Year
One-time12
  • mBucks 20 pack$1.99
  • mBucks 40 pack$3.99
  • mBucks 84 pack$7.99
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  • mBucks 88 pack$7.99
  • mBucks 2100 pack$9.99
  • mBucks 200 pack$17.99
  • mBucks 4500 pack$19.99
  • mBucks 260 pack$19.99
  • mBucks 7600 pack$29.99
  • mBucks 500 pack$39.99
  • mBucks 1330 pack$49.99
  • Math Pass lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is AR Reading List free?
AR Reading List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 99math free?
99math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AR Reading List or 99math?
AR Reading List is rated higher. AR Reading List averages 4.4 out of 5 from 447 ratings, while 99math averages 3.8 from 188 ratings.
Do AR Reading List or 99math have ads?
Neither AR Reading List nor 99math shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AR Reading List or 99math?
AR Reading List ships an update every 8 months, and 99math every 5 weeks. Most recently, AR Reading List was updated on October 25, 2026 and 99math on October 22, 2026.

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