TeachMe vs 3rd Grade Reading & Phonics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TeachMe
This educational app offers interactive learning for third graders in subjects like math, reading, and spelling. It features a unique writing recognition engine and a rewarding game system to keep children engaged while reinforcing academic skills.
- TeachTech writing recognition
- Interactive reward system
- Virtual rewards and customization
- Progress tracking for parents
- Personalized learning for multiple students
- Multiple learning subjects
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TeachMe: 3rd Grade is the fifth installment in the popular TeachMe series of educational apps for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. TeachMe: 3rd Grade teaches six age-appropriate subjects to third grade children: spelling, sight words, multiplication, division, fast multiplication, and fast division. TeachMe: 3rd Grade's unique TeachTech character recognition engine interprets a child's written answers, helping to reinforce writing skills while teaching math and spelling. TeachMe: 3rd Grade keeps children engaged with a unique reward system where children earn coins by playing learning games at the school. They can move around the rest of TeachTown to spend their coins on fun rewards. Children can build their dream home in the TeachTown Neighborhood, make fun photos at the Photobooth, collect stretchable shapes at the Shape Store, visit their virtual aquarium at the Fish Store, and decorate different scenes at the Art Store. The simple and intuitive user interface is designed to be child friendly, allowing children to play without help from an adult. Mimi Mouse, the animated teacher, gives verbal instructions and feedback to encourage the child to learn and succeed! In addition, the learning screens are colorful, fun and rotate between six different subjects so children don't get bored. TeachMe: 3rd Grade is the only educational app which reads your child's writing using TeachTech, 24x7digital's writing recognition engine. Children write their answers for math and spelling questions and TeachMe: 3rd Grade reads them using TeachTech. If your child needs help, TeachMe: 3rd grade will show them how to write the correct answer including the proper stroke order. Each child has an achievements screen which motivates and encourages learning by showing progress and levels for each topic. Parents can use this screen to quickly see progress of their child. Parents can select which subjects they want, set different difficulty levels, and even choose specific questions. Parents can also review performance history for each subject to check how their child is doing. FEATURES: • TeachTech writing recognition • Achievement screen shows progress and levels for each topic • Explore TeachTown to spend coins on fun rewards • Design a dream house with the House Builder reward • Turn ordinary pictures into fun photos at the Photobooth • Collect stretchable shape rewards at the Shape Store • Tend to a Virtual Aquarium with 10 types of fish and 45+ items • 8 different sticker reward scenes: sky, space, playground, beach, underwater reef, pirate cove, city, farm • Over 175+ different stickers for adding to scenes • Classroom friendly personalized learning for 40 students • Select which subjects are displayed for each child • Enable or disable specific questions within a subject • Change the number of correct questions to earn a reward • Change the number of questions in a row to mark a question learned • Tracks performance for each subject (last five questions) • Export Sticker Scenes, Photobooth images, and Aquarium snapshots to Photos app, for emailing or using as wallpaper LEARNING SUBJECTS: • Sight Words: Dolch Third Grade • Spelling: 350+ 3rd grade level words • Multiplication: learn single digit multiplication facts up to 12x12 • Division: learn division facts for products up to 12x12 • Fast Multiplication: timed drills to master multiplication • Fast Division: timed drills to master division Please email us at support@24x7digital for help & suggestions. Try the other apps in the TeachMe series: TeachMe: 2nd Grade, TeachMe: 1st Grade, TeachMe: Kindergarten, TeachMe: Toddler and TeachMe: Math Facts.
3rd Grade Reading & Phonics
This app helps third graders enhance their reading and phonics skills through an interactive platform. It offers a vast library of books covering science, health, physics, social sciences, literature, and English language arts, fostering curiosity and a love for reading.
- Vast library of educational books
- Covers science, health, physics, and literature
- Human narration with 'Read Myself' and 'Read To Me' modes
- Enhances reading comprehension and vocabulary
- Develops critical thinking and writing skills
- Interactive learning platform
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Introducing the reading app designed specifically for grade 3 kids to expand their reading skills and knowledge, spark their curiosity, and foster a love for reading while covering a wide range of subjects! Third-grade students are at a pivotal stage in their learning journey, and reading books across various subjects helps them develop a broad range of skills. Here’s a breakdown of the skills they will gain from reading books in different areas that are available all in one interactive platform. Science Curiosity and Inquiry: Develop a sense of curiosity about the natural world. Basic Concepts: Understand fundamental scientific concepts. Vocabulary: Build a science-specific vocabulary. Critical Thinking: Begin to think critically about how things work and why. Health Healthy Habits: Learn about the body, systems, nutrition, and exercise. Body Awareness: Understand the basic functions of the human body and the importance of taking care of it. Physics Basic Principles: Grasp simple principles of motion, force, and energy. Experimentation: Engage in basic experiments to see physics concepts in action. Problem-Solving: Develop problem-solving skills through understanding cause and effect. Critical Thinking: Enhance critical thinking by making predictions and testing hypotheses. Social Sciences Landforms: Learn about twenty-four different landforms of the earth. Environmental Awareness: Develop an understanding of natural resources and environmental conservation. Stories (Literature) Reading Comprehension: Improve comprehension through engaging narratives. Imagination: Stimulate imagination and creativity. Moral Understanding: Learn about morals, ethics, and values through characters and plots. Vocabulary: Expand vocabulary and language skills. Empathy: Develop empathy by understanding different characters’ perspectives and emotions. English Language Arts Reading Skills: Enhance reading fluency and comprehension. Writing Skills: Practice writing through stories, essays, and reports. Grammar and Punctuation: Learn the rules of grammar and punctuation. Listening and Speaking: Improve listening skills through read-aloud and develop speaking skills through presentations and discussions. Critical Thinking: Analyze texts and think critically about content, structure, and themes. Reading books in these areas helps third graders build a strong foundation of knowledge and skills that are essential for their academic growth and overall development. App Features: Vast Library: Access a diverse collection of books covering stories, science, physics, health, space, famous explorers, famous People, English language arts, vocabulary building, holidays and festivals, and geography. Human Narration: Each book has two modes—'Read Myself' and 'Read To Me' modes. Read To Me mode is where the book is read aloud in a human expressive voice to maximize engagement and retention. Educational Content: Explore topics like ecosystems, social interactions, health habits, and more, presented in a child-friendly and age-appropriate manner. Offline Reading: Download books to read offline, enabling uninterrupted learning anytime, anywhere, even without an internet connection. Immersive Audio-Visual Experience: Enjoy vibrant illustrations, enchanting narrations, and captivating animations that bring stories to life and make learning a joyous experience. Whether your child is exploring the wonders of science, delving into imaginative stories, or learning about important life skills, this app provides a fun, and educational platform that nurtures a lifelong love for reading and learning in grade 3 children. Download the app today and embark on an exciting literary adventure! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://smartkidzclub.com/content/privacypolicy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: 3rd Grade Reading & Phonics at Free against TeachMe's $2.99. 3rd Grade Reading & Phonics also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). TeachMe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On update cadence, ads and device support 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
3rd Grade Reading & Phonics is free to download; TeachMe costs $2.99 up front. 3rd Grade Reading & Phonics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. TeachMe asks for nothing beyond the download.
3rd Grade Reading & Phonics holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3rd Grade Reading & Phonics has 984 ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of TeachMe's written reviews are positive against 100% of 3rd Grade Reading & Phonics's.
TeachMe ships an update every 2 months, 3rd Grade Reading & Phonics every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TeachMe | 3rd Grade Reading & Phonics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.7 (56 ratings) | 4.6 (984 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 56 | 984 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 163 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 24x7digital LLC | Smart Kidz Club Inc. |
Customer experience
TeachMe
3rd Grade Reading & Phonics
Bugs and requests
TeachMe
Reported bugs
3 issues- Handwriting recognition issues (letters not recognized)
- App may slow down devices
- Accesses photos without permission
Requested features
10 requests- Add more grade levels (4th-12th)
- Option to disable lengthy explanations
- Option to turn off the timer
- Improve handwriting recognition accuracy
- Allow users to name fish and expand tanks
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- More realistic teacher voice
- Add cursive handwriting option
- D'nealian handwriting option
- Ability to customize award difficulty
- Option to 'Tap to Silence the Instructor'
3rd Grade Reading & Phonics
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TeachMe
No in-app purchases
3rd Grade Reading & Phonics
- Reading Books for Grade 3:1M$3.991 Month
- Reading Books for Grade 3:1Y3 Days trial$9.991 Year
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