Comparison

iTooch 5th Grade Language Arts vs Reading Comprehension

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

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About

iTooch 5th Grade Language Arts

This app offers over 1,590 engaging exercises for 5th graders to practice and learn Language Arts. It aligns with US National Common Core Standards and includes features like speech synthesis and a virtual blackboard to enhance the learning experience.

Highlights
  • Extensive exercise library
  • US National Common Core Standards alignment
  • Speech synthesis for reading support
  • Virtual blackboard
  • Lesson summaries
  • Motivation power-ups
Features
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With more than 1,590 exercises, iTooch Language Arts Grade 5 is a new and fun way of practicing and learning Language Arts for 5th Graders. It is, by far, the largest collection of educational activities based on the US National Common Core Standards on the App Store. Used by more than 4,000,000 users, iTooch apps provide comprehensive learning solutions which help parents, teachers and students to identify and address learning needs in a fun and motivating way. == UNIQUE SET OF FEATURES == ‣ A clear, simple and colorful interface to engage children to learn with fun ‣ Speech synthesis to help young users in reading and text comprehension ‣ Multi-player management ‣ Font size adjustment to suit everyone’s needs ‣ A virtual blackboard ‣ A lesson summary attached to each chapter ‣ In-app feedback to send suggestions to the author ‣ Power ups to increase motivation and give a little boost ! == PARENTS AND KIDS LOVE OUR APPS == ‣ "This app has been everything I was looking for. Multiple question types including decimal points and word problems. The ability to test the learning. And here's the kicker: it is so much fun, I had to pull my 5th grader off of it after 2 hours!" ‣ "My son is home schooled plus goes to a charter school. This program makes it easy to supplement his schoolwork without buying a lot of books or printing worksheets. I recommend it for all parents who are committed to their children's education." == WHAT TEACHERS HAVE SAID == ‣ "I just downloaded your apps. Wow. They are amazing. I have been using the iPad for over a year in my class and I have to say that this is one if the best apps I have seen in a long time." ‣ "A terrific app that covers a lot of ground concept-wise. This app combines a no-frills approach to content while still providing the user with an exciting learning experience. The mascot is adorable and keeps kids on task with lots of encouragement and there is a lesson summary available when needed." == OUR APPLICATION CONTAINS == ‣ 3 themes: Grammar, Verbs, Vocabulary and Spelling ‣ 44 chapters per title with lessons, examples, and figures. ‣ 2,000 questions per title with clues and detailed explanations ‣ iTooch Language Arts Grade 5 is by far the most comprehensive educative tool on the App Store for students in 5th grade. Discover our apps for 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade and 8th Grade to practice Language Arts, Math and Science. iTooch apps comply with the US National Common Core standards for K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6, K7 and K8. == CONTACT == ‣ Facebook: http://facebook.com/itoochapps ‣ Twitter: @itooch ‣ Website: http://edupad.com

About

Reading Comprehension

This app offers engaging reading practice for third graders with graduated difficulty and audio support. It provides detailed reporting on skill development and a motivating reward system for young learners.

Highlights
  • Graduated reading practice
  • Grade-appropriate questions
  • Audio support for readers
  • Skill-based reporting
  • Motivating reward center
  • Independent or guided use
Features
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** Happy Frog Apps is a Mom’s Choice Award Winner! Also featured on FunEducationalApps.com, TeachersWithApps.com, and more! ** What parents say about our awesome reading comprehension apps: *** 5 stars! Brilliant! An app that understands how kids actually learn. Thank you!
 *** 5 stars! I'm a teacher and this app has the best reporting of any reading app I've seen. At a glance I can see which skills need more practice. 
 Reading Comprehension Grade 3 provides academically-sound reading practice in a fun, game-like environment. The app provides: - Graduated practice at reading and answering grade-appropriate questions. - Texts start easy and gradually increase in difficulty. - Audio supports weak readers. - 'At a glance' reporting shows you instantly how your child is doing with each of 9 key reading comprehension skills: main idea, sequencing, fact & opinion, text details, etc. Good reading takes practice. This app provides a motivating environment for your child to get the daily practice he or she needs. Other benefits of the app: - FRUSTRATION FREE: Your child will always be guided to the correct answer.
 - REWARD CENTER: Fun and engaging Reward Center increases motivation. - EASY TO USE. Can be used independently (just hand it over: your child will know what to do!) or with a therapist/parent for intervention. - EXTENSIVE REPORTING: for up to 10 players to suit the needs of parents, teachers and therapists.
 Our apps are designed for and tested by typical and special needs children. Testers include children with Autism and other special needs. Our apps work for them! This app is part of a grade-by-grade series of Reading Comprehension apps. For any struggling learner, find the app that allows your child to work at 70-80% accuracy. Children need success to keep their brain in 'learning mode'. Ignore the grade-level and find the one that best suits your child.

(Look on the app store for a reduced-price bundle of the whole series.) 
To evaluate the app, download the free version, which has one free book. Additional levels and additional players can be accessed with in-app purchases. (All levels can be purchased for $2.99 -- price may change.) 

If you prefer no in-app purchases, download the School Edition of this app, which includes all levels and up to 10 players. We take customer service very seriously! If you ever have a problem or find that we've missed something, contact us at our website and we will do our best to fix the problem.  We collect NO private information in our app. None! Our apps do not allow unrestricted web or social media access. We conform to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.

Screenshots

iTooch 5th Grade Language Arts4 screens
Reading Comprehension4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iTooch 5th Grade Language Arts at 4.3 against Reading Comprehension's 2.5. iTooch 5th Grade Language Arts also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months). 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. iTooch 5th Grade Language Arts sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Reading Comprehension 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

iTooch 5th Grade Language Arts holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of iTooch 5th Grade Language Arts's written reviews are positive against 67% of Reading Comprehension's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTooch 5th Grade Language Arts ships an update every 4 months, Reading Comprehension every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iTooch 5th Grade Language Arts versus Reading Comprehension: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTooch 5th Grade Language ArtsReading Comprehension
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (42 ratings) — better2.5 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews89.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings42 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.2
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB39 MB
Age rating17+4+
DevelopereduPad Inc.Janine Toole

Customer experience

iTooch 5th Grade Language Arts

All ratings42 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive89.0%
Neutral6.6%
Negative4.4%

Reading Comprehension

All ratings10 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

iTooch 5th Grade Language Arts

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inappropriate ads
  • Character animations are discouraging
  • Upgrade issues (paid for content not received)
  • Repeated payment requests for upgrades

Requested features

7 requests
  • Provide video explanations
  • More free chapters/content
  • Explain why answers are wrong
  • Longer app duration
  • Consider a math app
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  • More virtual prizes/stickers for reinforcement
  • More apps for other languages

Reading Comprehension

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

iTooch 5th Grade Language Arts

One-time3
  • No Ads$1.99
  • 5th Grade Language Arts$5.99
  • All you can eat!$6.99
3 purchases

Reading Comprehension

One-time3
  • 2 Players$1.99
  • Purchase All Levels$2.99
  • 10 Users$2.99

Questions

Is iTooch 5th Grade Language Arts free?
iTooch 5th Grade Language Arts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reading Comprehension free?
Reading Comprehension is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iTooch 5th Grade Language Arts or Reading Comprehension?
iTooch 5th Grade Language Arts is rated higher. iTooch 5th Grade Language Arts averages 4.3 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Reading Comprehension averages 2.5 from 10 ratings.
Do iTooch 5th Grade Language Arts or Reading Comprehension have ads?
Neither iTooch 5th Grade Language Arts nor Reading Comprehension shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTooch 5th Grade Language Arts or Reading Comprehension?
iTooch 5th Grade Language Arts ships an update every 4 months, and Reading Comprehension every 9 months. Most recently, iTooch 5th Grade Language Arts was updated on October 28, 2026 and Reading Comprehension on October 16, 2026.

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