# Read with Ello vs Read Nardagani

The clearest difference is monetization model: Read Nardagani at free with in-app purchases against Read with Ello's subscription. Read Nardagani also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Read with Ello's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 14) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Read Nardagani sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Read with Ello against 4.9 for Read Nardagani. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Read with Ello has 2.8K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Read with Ello's written reviews are positive against 100% of Read Nardagani's.

Read with Ello ships an update every 2 weeks, Read Nardagani every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Read with Ello | Read Nardagani |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-with-ello/id1536720182/reviews) | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-nardagani-learn-to-read/id6740491924/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#195** | — |
| Size | 639 MB | 976 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ello Technology, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467293710) | [Nardagani Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759295156) |

## 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


### Read Nardagani

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-nardagani-learn-to-read/id6740491924)

Master English reading and pronunciation with interactive lessons and unique phonetic components. This app uses visual cues and engaging exercises to help beginners, struggling readers, and ESL learners build confidence and fluency.

**Highlights:** Interactive reading lessons and games, Nardagani symbols for pronunciation, Visual cues for phonics, Pronunciation and articulation videos, Engaging exercises, Tutor mode for guided learning, Printable phonics worksheets

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly App Subscription | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Read with Ello free?

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

### Is Read Nardagani free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Read with Ello or Read Nardagani?

Read Nardagani is rated higher. Read with Ello averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Read Nardagani averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do Read with Ello or Read Nardagani have ads?

Neither Read with Ello nor Read Nardagani shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Read with Ello or Read Nardagani?

Read with Ello ships an update every 2 weeks, and Read Nardagani every 9 days. Most recently, Read with Ello was updated on September 23, 2026 and Read Nardagani on July 6, 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.*