# AR Reading List vs RHCDS

The clearest difference is rating: AR Reading List at 4.4 against RHCDS's 3.7. AR Reading List also leads on ratings volume (447 vs 3). RHCDS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

AR Reading List holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Reading List has 447 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AR Reading List ships an update every 8 months, RHCDS every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR Reading List | RHCDS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (447 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-reading-list/id1481792031/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhcds/id6743929214/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **447** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 56 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) | [Rolling Hills Country Day School](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805107253) |

## 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


### RHCDS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhcds/id6743929214)

This app serves as a central hub for a private school's community, offering parents, students, and staff a single point of access for important information. It facilitates communication through announcements, event calendars, and newsletters, while also providing access to academic details like grades and coursework.

**Highlights:** Announcements, Calendar of Events, Newsletters, Student Grades, Coursework Access, RenWeb Portal Integration

**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 RHCDS free?

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

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

AR Reading List is rated higher. AR Reading List averages 4.4 out of 5 from 447 ratings, while RHCDS averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither AR Reading List nor RHCDS shows ads.

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

AR Reading List ships an update every 8 months, and RHCDS every 4 months. Most recently, AR Reading List was updated on October 24, 2026 and RHCDS on October 24, 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.*