Comparison

DyslexiaBuddy vs Helperbird

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

Head to head
About

DyslexiaBuddy

This app provides a supportive reading experience for children with dyslexia, offering customizable tools and AI-powered assistance. It helps users read with confidence and enjoyment through features like read-aloud, text scanning, and personalized coaching.

Highlights
  • Dyslexia-friendly reading technology
  • Customizable reading interface
  • Read aloud with adjustable speed
  • Scan and read printed text
  • Import and read PDFs
  • On-device word definitions
  • AI-powered text summarization
Features
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Reading, made calmer. DyslexiaBuddy turns any page — printed, PDF, or on screen — into something you can read, hear, and understand. Built with guidance from educators and accessibility research, for the 700+ million people worldwide with dyslexia. On iPhone, iPad, and now Mac. Every feature below is unlocked with a free 7-day trial, so you can try the whole thing before you decide. READING MADE COMFORTABLE Dyslexia-friendly fonts, adjustable colors, line spacing, and text size. Tap Aa in the reader to change how a page looks until it feels easy to read. READING AIDS THAT KEEP YOUR PLACE Bionic Reading makes the start of each word bold, to guide your eyes along the line. The reading ruler dims the lines around the one you are on, so you never lose your place. Focus Mode shows one word at a time, at the speed you choose. SCAN, IMPORT, AND READ ANYTHING Point your camera at a printed page, import a PDF or ebook, or send text in from any other app. It becomes a calm, readable view in seconds. FREE BOOKS TO READ A Library of 14 classic children's books with their real covers, sorted by age and topic. Open one and start reading right away. READ ALOUD IN 28 VOICES Natural, human-sounding voices across a range of accents, with every word and sentence highlighted as it is spoken — so eyes and ears stay together. All generated on your device. UNDERSTAND AS YOU GO Long-press any word for an instant definition, translate a passage, tidy up messy scanned text, or summarize a whole document. On-device, no internet required. LEARN WITH OLLY, YOUR AI TUTOR A personal reading coach that can see the page you are on, explain what a passage means, break a hard word into sounds, and quiz you on what you read. REVIEW AND REMEMBER Words you look up are added to a spaced-repetition deck, so the tricky ones stick. HIGHLIGHTS AND NOTES Select any line and tap Highlight. The colour adjusts to your reading theme, so it always stands out. Add a note in your own words, find everything again in one list, and share your notes when you're done. BUILT FOR iOS 27 Home Screen widgets for recent documents and quick import. Say "Add to DyslexiaBuddy" or "read this" to Siri. Everything runs on device — nothing you read is uploaded. FOR FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND ADULT READERS Children build confidence reading independently. Parents and teachers get a calm way to support practice. Adults with dyslexia get the same help without it feeling like a children's app. Trusted by thousands of users in over 100 countries. TRY EVERYTHING FREE FOR 7 DAYS After your trial, DyslexiaBuddy Premium continues as an auto-renewing subscription — cancel anytime in Settings. Privacy Policy: https://DyslexiaBuddy.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Helperbird

Enhance reading and writing with advanced tools for dyslexia and accessibility. Features include voice typing, immersive reading, and customizable text settings to make web content easier to access and understand for all users.

Highlights
  • Immersive Reader
  • Dyslexia support
  • Voice typing
  • Reading mode
  • Text customization
  • Summarize content
  • OCR screenshot reader
Features
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Helperbird is your go-to for advanced reading, writing, and accessibility controls. Our features include voice typing, dyslexia support, an immersive reader, and a reading mode. Tailored to fit diverse abilities and learning styles, making the web accessible for all. What’s included in Helperbird? Reading features Immersive Reader by Microsoft Simplify Feature Reading Mode: Removes ads and distractions. Specialized Fonts Text to Speech options Dyslexia Ruler Line Focus Ruler Reading Ruler Auto Scrolling Dyslexia fonts Text Size Adjustment Letter Spacing Adjustment Word Spacing Adjustment Line-Height Adjustment Text Alignment Web Highlighter Marker Translation Paragraph Width Paragraph Borders Picture Dictionary Overlays & Tints Summarize Websites and PDFs Screenshot Reader Speed Reading Tools Highlight/Selector Colors Font Colors Background Colors Link Colors Volume Booster Writing features Sticky Notes on Websites and PDFs Word Prediction Voice Typing Diction / Speech to Text Translation Spell Check Text Analysis Web Highlighter Marker English Dictionary by Helperbird PDF Reader by Helperbird Screenshot Reader Extract Text (OCR) from Images & Videos Print Accessibility features Dyslexia Ruler Line Focus Ruler Reading Ruler Paragraph Customizations Dyslexia Fonts (OpenDyslexic, Lexend Deca, +14 others) Reduce Motion Auto Scrolling High Contrast Overlays Video Playback Adjustments Grayscale Mode Emphasize Links Color Blindness Controls Overlays & Tints Increase and Decrease Cursor Size Show Alt and Title Tags Hide Images and GIFs to Improve Reading Focus Saturation Control Shortcuts Phonics Reading Helperbird Apps Immersive Reader by Microsoft English Dictionary by Helperbird Feature-filled Document Editor Reading List by Helperbird PDF Reader by Helperbird App Support Google Docs Add-on by Helperbird Google Slides Add-on by Helperbird Google Classroom Support Microsoft Word Online Support Grammarly Support Sync Settings Across Browsers To see all the features and learn more, check out https://www.helperbird.com/features/ Privacy & Compliance Strict privacy policy: No user data selling or storage. Compliance with COPPA, FERPA, GDPR. Support Email: robert.gabriel@helperbird.com Helperbird Support Page: https://www.helperbird.com/support/ Proudly founded by a dyslexic software engineer in Ireland, fueled by coffee & love.

Screenshots

DyslexiaBuddy4 screens
Helperbird4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Helperbird at 4.5 against DyslexiaBuddy's 3.9. Helperbird also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (17.4 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. DyslexiaBuddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Helperbird asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Helperbird holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of DyslexiaBuddy's written reviews are positive against 60% of Helperbird's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DyslexiaBuddy ships an update every 10 days, Helperbird fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DyslexiaBuddy versus Helperbird: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDyslexiaBuddyHelperbird
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (9 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS26.017.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB61 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperOnlabsCoffee & Fun LLC

Customer experience

DyslexiaBuddy

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

Helperbird

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DyslexiaBuddy

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$69.99
None

Helperbird

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DyslexiaBuddy free?
DyslexiaBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Helperbird free?
Helperbird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DyslexiaBuddy or Helperbird?
Helperbird is rated higher. DyslexiaBuddy averages 3.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Helperbird averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do DyslexiaBuddy or Helperbird have ads?
Neither DyslexiaBuddy nor Helperbird shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DyslexiaBuddy or Helperbird?
DyslexiaBuddy ships an update every 10 days, and Helperbird fortnightly. Most recently, DyslexiaBuddy was updated on October 30, 2026 and Helperbird on October 27, 2026.

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