Comparison

Readaboo vs Learn to Read

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

Head to head
About

Readaboo

This app helps young children learn to read through interactive word and letter practice. It features colorful graphics, pleasant audio, and mini-games to make learning engaging for kids aged three and up. The difficulty can be adjusted, and multiple languages are supported.

Highlights
  • Interactive word and letter practice
  • Reinforces learning with letter-by-letter audio
  • Colorful graphics and pleasant audio effects
  • Mini-games for fun learning
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Supports multiple languages
  • Offline play
Features
Read full description

Learn to read with Readaboo! READABOO is made for kids to practice words and letters. Readaboo reads the words out letter by letter to reinforce learning in a fun and interactive way. It’s best suited for kids three years and older. Readaboo is fun to play, with colourful graphics and pleasant audio effects. BACKSTORY Readaboo started as a birthday gift for little two-year-old Kiira. She was super interested in colourful magnetic letters and enjoyed playing with them. We want to spread this same enthusiasm for learning and hope that you and your kids enjoy the lifelong journey together with Readaboo. PLAY & LEARN Readaboo has many words and categories to explore. Additional mini-games make the learning fun. The difficulty level can be increased from the settings to hide word hints or add extra letters. Readaboo supports multiple languages too. Please note that Readaboo offers a free 30 minute try out to test all of the features. The full content is available as an in-app purchase. PRIVACY We do not collect data on Readaboo’s use. There are no advertisements and Readaboo can be played offline. SHARE If you find Readaboo fun and educative please share the word. As a small team, we appreciate the effort and it helps a lot! FEEDBACK If you are experiencing any issues, have feedback or want to contact us please email us readaboo@uova.fi Let’s learn together! #readabooapp

About

Learn to Read

This app offers a collection of short, simple storybooks designed for early readers. It provides on-page audio for fluent reading and word-by-word pronunciation support. Illustrations on every page aid comprehension, making it a great tool for building reading confidence.

Highlights
  • Short storybooks and fables
  • Illustration on every page
  • Optional read-aloud audio
  • Word-by-word pronunciation on tap
  • Customizable fonts and text case
  • Multi-language support
Features
Read full description

Short Stories – Learn to Read for Early Readers brings a library of short, simple storybooks that children can read on their own—plus optional on-page audio and word-by-word pronunciation when they need support. What it is - A curated collection of short storybooks and fables for early readers. - Very short text per page with clear, uncluttered layouts. - An illustration on every page to support understanding. - Optional on-page audio to model fluent reading when needed. - Tap any word to hear a slow, clear pronunciation. Who it’s for - Early readers and beginners starting to read independently. - Families and teachers seeking straightforward, readable stories. - Bilingual households and classrooms (switch languages anytime). How it helps - Builds confidence: bite-size pages create quick wins and steady progress. - Supports comprehension: images help connect text and meaning. - Reinforces pronunciation: page audio and word-tap playback when a child gets stuck. - Adapts to needs: choose from 4 fonts and use uppercase or mixed-case text. Key features - Short stories and classic fables selected for early readers. - One illustration per page to aid understanding. - Optional Read-Aloud for the current page (natural, clear voice). - Word-by-word pronunciation on tap. - Custom fonts and uppercase option for early reading stages. - Night Mode for comfortable evening reading. - Language switch: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese. Why families choose it - Clear purpose: an early-reading companion, not an audiobook library. - Simple pages that children can finish quickly for a sense of progress. - Practical, on-demand support without overwhelming features. Use at home or school - Independent reading time. - Small-group fluency and comprehension practice. - Bilingual learning by switching the same page between languages. Getting started Open any story. Let the child try reading first, then use the page audio or tap words only when needed. Celebrate small wins and move to the next short page. Languages English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese.

Screenshots

Readaboo4 screens
Learn to Read4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Learn to Read at monthly against Readaboo's every 5 months. Learn to Read also leads on ratings volume (243 vs 6). Readaboo's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Readaboo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Learn to Read sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Readaboo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn to Read has 243 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Readaboo ships an update every 5 months, Learn to Read monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Readaboo versus Learn to Read: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadabooLearn to Read
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.8 (243 ratings)
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6243 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB171 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUova OyEDUTECO LEARNING SL

Customer experience

Readaboo

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Learn to Read

All ratings243 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Readaboo

One-time1
  • Readaboo$12.99
3 purchases

Learn to Read

One-time3
  • Pack Basic - 1 Key$0.99
  • Most Popular - 5 Keys$3.99
  • Best Value - 15 Keys$9.99

Questions

Is Readaboo free?
Readaboo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn to Read free?
Learn to Read is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Readaboo or Learn to Read?
Readaboo is rated higher. Readaboo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Learn to Read averages 4.8 from 243 ratings.
Do Readaboo or Learn to Read have ads?
Neither Readaboo nor Learn to Read shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Readaboo or Learn to Read?
Readaboo ships an update every 5 months, and Learn to Read monthly. Most recently, Readaboo was updated on September 24, 2026 and Learn to Read on September 23, 2026.

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