Comparison

Learning to Draw is Fun 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

Learning to Draw is Fun

This app guides children through drawing simple pictures in four easy steps. After drawing, kids can color their creations. Completed artwork can be saved and printed.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step drawing tutorials
  • Coloring functionality
  • Save and print artwork
  • Child-friendly interface
  • Educational game collection
Features
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This application will teach your child to draw easily 4 (24 in the full version) different pictures like a butterfly, a flower... Each drawing is split in 4 easy steps that your child can easily reproduce below the drawing templates. When the drawing is finished, your child can color it. All the drawings made by your child are saved and can be printed (needs an AirPrint compatible printer). This game is part of our education game collection "Learning is fun". Visit our website for more info: http://ar-entertainment.net/learning/ipad.html

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
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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

Learn to Read4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Learning to Draw is Fun at none against Learn to Read's 3. Learning to Draw is Fun also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). Learn to Read's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (480 vs 2). On price and ads 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. Learn to Read sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Learning to Draw is Fun asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Learning to Draw is Fun 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 480 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Learning to Draw is Fun's written reviews are positive against 90% of Learn to Read's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learning to Draw is Fun ships an update every 13 months, Learn to Read monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Learning to Draw is Fun versus Learn to Read: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearning to Draw is FunLearn to Read
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.8 (480 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better90.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2480 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB171 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandre MinardEDUTECO LEARNING SL

Customer experience

Learning to Draw is Fun

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

None

Learning to Draw is Fun

No in-app purchases

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 Learning to Draw is Fun free?
Learning to Draw is Fun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Learn to Read free?
Learn to Read is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learning to Draw is Fun or Learn to Read?
Learning to Draw is Fun is rated higher. Learning to Draw is Fun averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Learn to Read averages 4.8 from 480 ratings.
Do Learning to Draw is Fun or Learn to Read have ads?
Neither Learning to Draw is Fun nor Learn to Read shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Learning to Draw is Fun or Learn to Read?
Learning to Draw is Fun ships an update every 13 months, and Learn to Read monthly. Most recently, Learning to Draw is Fun was updated on November 4, 2026 and Learn to Read on November 8, 2026.

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