I Read vs Master Reading Comprehension
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
I Read
This educational app transforms reading into an engaging game for children aged 5-9. It uses fun texts and illustrations across five levels to build reading comprehension skills and confidence. Designed for offline use, it makes learning to read an enjoyable experience without ads or personal data requests.
- Engaging reading games
- Improves comprehension
- Five easy-to-use levels
- Animal-themed readings
- Offline functionality
- Kid-friendly design
- Progress tracking with rewards
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Reading becomes a fun game of discovery in this reading comprehension app designed for kids, no wifi necessary. If bedtime story time is a struggle instead of wholesome family fun, this education app can help teach your child that reading is a game! "I Read" uses engaging texts and eye-catching illustrations to help kids improve their reading comprehension abilities in an enjoyable way. The child's skills and confidence will grow as they succeed in each section of the five, easy-to-use levels. With this education game helping your kids to learn to love reading has never been easier! == BASIC PRIMER GAME == I Read Basic game includes 5 levels: Level 1: The child reads the sentence and chooses the picture it describes. Level 2: The child reads three sentences and chooses which one describes the picture. Levels 3, 4 & 5: At this level the game changes slightly. After reading a short narrative, the child answers five multiple-choice questions. Your child will know they are making progress in the game when every correct answer is rewarded with a fun chime to encourage them to keep reading and learning! By making reading a fun activity you can give your kids a gift that will benefit their education and encourage learning throughout their lives. == ANIMALS GAME == I Read Animals game includes 4 sections with readings about: - Land animals - Aquatic animals - Birds - Reptiles and amphibians After reading each text about animals the child will respond to various questions to rest their reading comprehension. The Animal Collection includes a star rating system for some extra motivation. Kids love reading about animals! It's fun! I READ IS KID-FRIENDLY! - Short stories, fairy tales, and texts about animals your kids will love to read! - No advertisements - No personal information requested - Security feature to access parent section (for setting up users and in-app purchases) - Perfect for car trips and other journeys, can be used offline, no wifi needed. Download I Read now! For questions or suggestions, please write to hello@sierrachica.com More fun, educational apps in www.sierrachica.com
Master Reading Comprehension
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.
- Leveled reading passages
- Interactive comprehension quizzes
- Progress tracking
- Kid-friendly interface
- Grade-specific content (1-5)
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Boost your child’s reading skills and confidence with engaging stories, interactive quizzes, and progress tracking. Aligned with elementary reading goals, Master Reading Comprehension offers age-appropriate passages for Grades 1–5. Students can learn independently or with guidance—ideal for home, classroom, or on-the-go practice. Free to Download with 5 Stories Per Grade! Download for free and explore 8 short complimentary stories in each Grade level (Grades 1–5) to experience the app’s interactive quizzes and progress tracking. If your child wants more content to continue improving their reading comprehension, we offer a subscription that unlocks access to our expanding library of stories. Grade 1: Simple three-sentence stories with basic sight words, focusing on early reading skills and recalling simple details. Grade 2: Short four- to five-sentence stories with slightly varied vocabulary, helping kids recognize sequencing and answer basic reasoning questions. Grade 3: Five-sentence stories with more detail and expanded vocabulary, encouraging fluency, cause and effect, and comprehension of main ideas. Grade 4: Six-sentence stories with descriptive language and more complex sentence structures, introducing inferences, emotions, and summarization. Grade 5: Seven-sentence stories with advanced vocabulary and critical thinking elements, challenging students to analyze, infer, and draw conclusions. Features Short, Leveled Passages: Tailored to each child’s ability Interactive Quizzes: Reinforce vocabulary and understanding Kid-Friendly Design: Simple navigation for independent learning Progress Tracking: Celebrate milestones and see improvement Homework & Extra Practice: Perfect for homeschooling or classroom support Help your student build a strong foundation in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking—all in one app! Download now and start your reading journey today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: I Read at 4.5 against Master Reading Comprehension's 1.0. I Read also leads on ratings volume (117 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. I Read sells 5 one-off in-app purchases 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.
I Read holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: I Read has 117 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | I Read | Master Reading Comprehension |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (117 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 117 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sierra Chica Software SL | New-impulse media |
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I Read
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In-app purchases
I Read
- Dinosaurs$4.99
- Basic primer$4.99
- Animals$4.99
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- Countries$4.99
- All Collections$9.99
Master Reading Comprehension
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Annual$17.991 Year
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