# AR Reading List vs 99math

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR Reading List | 99math |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (447 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-reading-list/id1481792031/reviews)** | [3.8 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/99math-pet-squad/id6472210505/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **447** | 188 |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **46.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 304 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seth Baugh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812248314) | [99math OÜ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720659494) |

## 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


### 99math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/99math-pet-squad/id6472210505)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pass | $59.99 | per year |
| mBucks 20 pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| mBucks 40 pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| mBucks 84 pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| mBucks 88 pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| mBucks 2100 pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| mBucks 200 pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| mBucks 4500 pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| mBucks 260 pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| mBucks 7600 pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| mBucks 500 pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| mBucks 1330 pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Math Pass lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes randomly
- Account deleted randomly
- Forces subscription payment
- Won't load
- Resets progress

**Requested features**

- Fix bugs with customization
- Make pet hatching faster
- Allow playing more mini-games
- Add sign in with Clever
- Allow upgrading duplicate pets


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