Comparison

WordSuccess vs Plural eReader

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

Head to head
About

WordSuccess

This free program helps adults with hearing aids or cochlear implants improve their ability to distinguish between words, both in quiet and noisy environments. It offers a 45-level hierarchy of exercises, over 2,300 spoken words, and the option to practice alone or with a listening coach.

Highlights
  • Word difference practice
  • Quiet and noise environments
  • 45-level hierarchy
  • Over 2,300 spoken words
  • Practice alone or with a coach
  • Placement test
Read full description

This free program is for adults using hearing aids or cochlear implants who want to practice listening for word differences in both quiet and noise. The ability to discriminate between vowels and consonants is a skill that improves with practice. This app is designed for both self-study or work with a friend or other party (referred to as your “Listening Coach”). After you take the placement test, the app will suggest areas to visit where you can practice listening for words or words within phrases in a 45-level hierarchy. You can choose to add noise at any time to increase the difficulty. WordSuccess is easy to navigate and is packed with useful features, including: •A placement test you can take at any time which will lead you to recommended levels •A 45-level hierarchy of word differences •Over 2,300 recorded spoken words to test discrimination skills •Options to practice alone or with a friend acting as a “Listening Coach”

About

Plural eReader

Access and read your purchased digital books and content offline. This app provides interactive tools like note-taking, highlighting, and search, along with support for embedded audio and video. Enjoy a flexible reading experience with adjustable text flow.

Highlights
  • Offline reading
  • Embedded audio and video
  • Note taking
  • Highlighting
  • Search within book
  • Adjustable text flow
Features
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With Plural Publishing's eReader app, you can read your purchased Plural ebooks and digital content on the go. The app offers offline reading, embedded audio and video files, and quick access to ancillary materials. Easily switch between the original book page view and flowing text for improved navigation. Enhance your reading experience with interactive tools such as note taking, highlighting, and search inside the book capabilities.

Screenshots

WordSuccess4 screens
Plural eReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WordSuccess at 3.0 against Plural eReader's 1.0. WordSuccess also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 0%). Plural eReader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WordSuccess holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of WordSuccess's written reviews are positive against 0% of Plural eReader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WordSuccess versus Plural eReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordSuccessPlural eReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (24 ratings) — better1.0 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdvanced Bionics, LLCPlural Publishing

Customer experience

WordSuccess

All ratings14 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral27.3%
Negative36.4%

Plural eReader

All ratings12 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

WordSuccess

No in-app purchases

None

Plural eReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WordSuccess free?
WordSuccess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plural eReader free?
Plural eReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WordSuccess or Plural eReader?
WordSuccess is rated higher. WordSuccess averages 3.0 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Plural eReader averages 1.0 from 14 ratings.
Do WordSuccess or Plural eReader have ads?
WordSuccess shows ads; Plural eReader does not.
Which is updated more often, WordSuccess or Plural eReader?
WordSuccess ships an update every 6 months, and Plural eReader every 6 months. Most recently, WordSuccess was updated on October 21, 2026 and Plural eReader on October 24, 2026.

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