# Lexy vs Bookshare Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Lexy at 4.5 against Bookshare Reader's 3.3. Lexy also leads on ratings volume (318 vs 68). Bookshare Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lexy sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Bookshare Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lexy holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 318 and 68 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Lexy's written reviews are positive against 36% of Bookshare Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lexy ships an update every 5 weeks, Bookshare Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lexy | Bookshare Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (318 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lexy-dyslexia-reading-tutor/id1564885095/reviews)** | [3.3 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshare-reader/id1605201737/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **318** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **35.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 115 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Round Tower Software Studios Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490923318) | [Benetech](https://appshunter.io/developer/425585906) |

## What reviewers say

### Lexy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lexy-dyslexia-reading-tutor/id1564885095)

This app uses AI to provide personalized reading and phonics tutoring for children, adapting to their individual learning needs. It offers engaging games and structured lessons designed to make learning fun and effective for students with dyslexia, ADHD, or those simply learning to read.

**Highlights:** AI-powered personalized tutoring, Structured phonics lessons, Interactive learning games, Progress tracking and analytics, Dyslexia and ADHD-friendly design, Multi-sensory learning approach, On-device voice recognition

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Educational Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Family Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Educational Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Family Yearly | $89.00 | per year |
| Educational Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎤 Microphone works well
- 💡 Good idea for dyslexia
- 🌟 Great for older children
- ✨ Fantastically built app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App glitches on iPhone
- 🐛 AI learner hardly works
- 🐛 Constantly says bad WiFi
- 🐛 Displays error messages
- 🐛 Cannot hear child speak

**Reported bugs**

- App glitches on iPhone
- AI learner not working
- WiFi error messages
- Error messages displayed frequently
- Cannot sign up

**Requested features**

- More time for sounding out words
- More levels (up to 15)
- Fix microphone issues for lisp


### Bookshare Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshare-reader/id1605201737)

Access a vast library of ebooks designed for individuals with reading barriers. Enjoy high-quality audio narration and customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts, colors, and speeds. Continue reading seamlessly from where you left off.

**Highlights:** Access millions of ebooks, High-quality audio narration, Customizable reading experience, Adjustable font size and colors, Follow along with highlighted text, Offline reading

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for dyslexic readers
- 👍 Realistic text-to-speech voices
- 👍 Offline book downloads
- 👍 Essential for blind users
- 👍 Significant improvements made

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Prolonged pauses in speech
- 🐛 Library not syncing across devices
- 🐛 Reading lists don't sync
- 🐛 Progress not saved across devices
- 🐛 Stuck on copyright page (manga)

**Reported bugs**

- Prolonged pauses in text-to-speech
- Library not syncing across devices
- Reading lists not syncing
- Reading progress not saved across devices
- Manga stuck on copyright page

**Requested features**

- Fix prolonged pauses in text-to-speech
- Sync library across devices
- Sync reading lists across devices
- Save reading progress across devices
- Fix manga page navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lexy free?

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

### Is Bookshare Reader free?

Bookshare Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lexy or Bookshare Reader?

Lexy is rated higher. Lexy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 318 ratings, while Bookshare Reader averages 3.3 from 68 ratings.

### Do Lexy or Bookshare Reader have ads?

Neither Lexy nor Bookshare Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lexy or Bookshare Reader?

Lexy ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bookshare Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lexy was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bookshare Reader 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.*