# Learn to Read vs Brush Buddy!

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Learn to Read at 78K against Brush Buddy!'s 23. Learn to Read also leads on chart position (#16 vs unranked). Brush Buddy!'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn to Read sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $12.49 per month and Brush Buddy! sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brush Buddy! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn to Read has 78K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Learn to Read's written reviews are positive against 100% of Brush Buddy!'s.

Learn to Read ships an update weekly, Brush Buddy! every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn to Read | Brush Buddy! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (78K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-to-read-readingcom/id1534938305/reviews) | **[5.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brush-buddy/id6758544325/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **78K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 81.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | — |
| Size | 264 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Teaching.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526854604) | [Dental Spaces LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873526458) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn to Read

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-to-read-readingcom/id1534938305)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Grossing · Education, #82 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

This app offers a guided, co-play experience for parents and children aged 3-8 to learn reading skills. It uses research-backed phonics lessons, interactive storybooks, videos, and games to build foundational reading abilities.

**Highlights:** 99 step-by-step phonics lessons, 67 interactive digital storybooks, 42 educational videos, 3 expert-designed reading games, Printable offline activities, Family subscription with 3 profiles, Ad-free experience

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Learn to Read (Monthly) | $12.49 | per month |
| Learn to Read (Monthly) | $12.49 | per month |
| Monthly (With Free Trial) | $12.49 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.49 | per month |
| Learn to Read (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Learn to Read (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Learn to Read (Monthly) | $17.99 | per month |
| Learn to Read (Yearly) | $66.99 | per year |
| Learn to Read (Yearly) | $74.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and fun for kids
- 🚀 Effective at teaching reading skills
- 💡 Structured, step-by-step approach
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Promotes parent-child bonding
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Expensive subscription model
- 🐢 Slow progression for more advanced learners
- 🤖 Lack of flexibility to customize or skip lessons
- 🤔 Placement assessment not accurate for all levels
- 🤯 Frustrating when app crashes or logs out

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional app crashes or freezes
- User data loss after app updates
- Inability to redeem promo codes

**Requested features**

- Option to learn cursive writing
- More independent practice games and activities
- Ability to jump to appropriate lesson level
- Support for multiple languages or accents
- Printable resources like flashcards or worksheets


### Brush Buddy!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brush-buddy/id6758544325)

This app transforms tooth brushing into an engaging adventure for children aged 2-8+. It features original songs, interactive stories, fun facts, and a visual guide to help kids brush effectively. Parents can track progress and manage multiple profiles.

**Highlights:** Original brushing songs, Interactive stories, Learn mode with facts and riddles, Camera mirror brushing guide, Rewards system (stars, stickers, avatars), Parent dashboard for tracking, Support for multiple children

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn to Read free?

Learn to Read is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Brush Buddy! free?

Brush Buddy! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Learn to Read or Brush Buddy!?

Brush Buddy! is rated higher. Learn to Read averages 4.7 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while Brush Buddy! averages 5.0 from 23 ratings.

### Do Learn to Read or Brush Buddy! have ads?

Neither Learn to Read nor Brush Buddy! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Learn to Read or Brush Buddy!?

Learn to Read ships an update weekly, and Brush Buddy! every 8 days. Most recently, Learn to Read was updated on October 29, 2026 and Brush Buddy! 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.*