Comparison

Dyslexia Test vs FirstBrain

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

Head to head
About

Dyslexia Test

This app screens individuals aged 7 and up for signs of dyslexia. It measures key brain functions related to reading and spelling, providing detailed reports with scores and personalized recommendations for improvement. It is designed for school and professional use with advanced data management features.

Highlights
  • Dyslexia screening for ages 7+
  • Measures key brain functions for reading/spelling
  • Detailed individualized reports
  • Total and subscale dyslexia scores
  • Personalized recommendations for improvement
  • List of resources for implementation
  • Guidance on further professional assessment
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This version of the Dyslexia Screening Test App is intended for schools and professional users, and contains expanded backend features that make administering tests and handling data for large numbers of users safe and easy. Our Dyslexia Screening Test quickly and accurately lets users ages 7 and up who have not previously received intensive dyslexia-appropriate reading instruction be screened for signs of the thinking and processing traits associated with dyslexia. The Neurolearning Dyslexia Screening Test App measures several key brain functions that underlie reading and spelling skills, and that work differently in individuals with dyslexia. It combines these measures with an assessment of current reading skills to determine the likelihood that the test user is experiencing challenges at school or work related to dyslexia. After the screening, users are provided with a detailed and individualized report of their results. This report includes: - A Total Dyslexia Score, which measures the overall likelihood that any problems they have with reading and spelling are related to dyslexia - Six Dyslexia Subscale Scores, which measure the key brain processing functions that underlying dyslexia-related challenges - Detailed and individualized recommendations outlining steps that can be taken to improve performance and limit challenges at school or work - A detailed list of resources that can be used to implement the recommendations - Recommendations on when further professional assessment is needed ---- Neurolearning’s mission is to bring quality dyslexia testing within everyone's reach. For 20 years Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide have tested countless individuals with learning differences from all over the world in their Neurolearning Clinic in Seattle, Washington. They’ve also promoted better assessment and understanding of different learners through their influential books (“The Mislabeled Child” (2006) and the internationally best-selling book, "The Dyslexic Advantage" (2011)), and by the formation of the non-profit organization Dyslexic Advantage in 2012. The Eides are also frequent invited lecturers at conferences and meetings around the world, have been visiting lecturers at leading schools of education including Stanford University and Hunter College. In 2014 the Eides joined with pioneering technologist and entrepreneur Nils Lahr to found Neurolearning SPC, and to bring quality testing for learning differences within everyone’s reach.

About

FirstBrain

Features
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FirstBrain helps parents unlock their child’s potential in just 10–15 minutes a day. Backed by science, FirstBrain offers short, structured activities designed for children aged 1–8. Parents guide the sessions while children stay completely screen-free, using simple everyday objects like blocks, cups, and cards. This app requires an active FirstBrain Pro subscription to use. No free content. What makes FirstBrain different? • Evidence-based framework: Activities target 5 key areas of intelligence — Language, Attention, Memory, Inhibition, and Reasoning. • Daily routine made easy: 2–5 quick activities, each lasting 2–3 minutes, fit seamlessly into your family’s day. • Screen-free for children: Kids interact with the real world, while parents use the app for prompts, timers, and tracking. • Personalized progression: Difficulty adapts to your child’s pace. Pass an activity to level up, retry if needed. • Positive endings: Sessions follow a “quit on a win” approach to keep motivation high. Why it matters: Early, consistent practice strengthens core cognitive skills — focus, problem-solving, and self-control — that ripple out into lifelong learning advantages. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.firstbrain.me/privacy

Screenshots

Dyslexia Test4 screens
FirstBrain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dyslexia Test at none against FirstBrain's 2. Dyslexia Test also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence and ads 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. FirstBrain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Dyslexia Test asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dyslexia Test ships an update monthly, FirstBrain fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dyslexia Test versus FirstBrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDyslexia TestFirstBrain
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeurolearningRomain,Raphael BATLLE

In-app purchases

None

Dyslexia Test

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FirstBrain

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$8.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Dyslexia Test free?
Dyslexia Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FirstBrain free?
FirstBrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dyslexia Test or FirstBrain have ads?
Neither Dyslexia Test nor FirstBrain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dyslexia Test or FirstBrain?
Dyslexia Test ships an update monthly, and FirstBrain fortnightly. Most recently, Dyslexia Test was updated on November 3, 2026 and FirstBrain on November 8, 2026.

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