# Read with Ello vs Master Reading Comprehension

The clearest difference is rating: Read with Ello at 4.8 against Master Reading Comprehension's 1.0. Read with Ello also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 1) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). Master Reading Comprehension's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Read with Ello sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Master Reading Comprehension sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Read with Ello holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Read with Ello has 2.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Read with Ello | Master Reading Comprehension |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-with-ello/id1536720182/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-reading-comprehension/id6680183451/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#195** | — |
| Size | 639 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ello Technology, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467293710) | [New-impulse media](https://appshunter.io/developer/927930331) |

## What reviewers say

### Read with Ello

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-with-ello/id1536720182)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app uses advanced AI to act as a personalized reading coach for children. It listens, provides feedback, and guides young learners through a library of decodable books to build reading confidence and skills.

**Highlights:** AI reading coach, Personalized 1:1 instruction, Library of 700+ decodable books, Speech recognition technology, Science of Reading principles, Adaptive learning system

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Read with Ello Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Read with Ello Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Read with Ello Subscription | $25.00 | per month |
| Read with Ello Annual Plan | $99.00 | per year |
| Read with Ello Subscription | $139.00 | per year |
| Read with Ello Annual Plan | $139.00 | per year |
| Read with Ello Annual Plan | $139.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps with reading progress
- 👍 Engaging and fun for kids
- 👍 Builds reading confidence
- 👍 Customized book selection
- 👍 Motivates kids to read

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Voice recognition issues
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔒 Concerns about subscription model and pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Books not loading properly
- App skipping pages during reading
- Incorrect word recognition

**Requested features**

- Ability to repeat words/sentences
- Larger font size options
- More book variety and levels
- Sibling profiles and shared books
- Progress tracking and reporting for parents


### Master Reading Comprehension

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-reading-comprehension/id6680183451)

This app helps elementary students improve reading comprehension through engaging stories and interactive quizzes. It offers leveled passages for grades 1-5, progress tracking, and a kid-friendly design for independent learning.

**Highlights:** Leveled reading passages, Interactive comprehension quizzes, Progress tracking, Kid-friendly interface, Grade-specific content (1-5)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Read with Ello free?

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

### Is Master Reading Comprehension free?

Master Reading Comprehension is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Read with Ello or Master Reading Comprehension?

Read with Ello is rated higher. Read with Ello averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Master Reading Comprehension averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Read with Ello or Master Reading Comprehension have ads?

Neither Read with Ello nor Master Reading Comprehension shows ads.

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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.*