Comparison

TenseBuilder vs Reading Comprehension Camp

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

Head to head
About

TenseBuilder

This app uses animated videos to teach students how to identify and use correct past, present, and future verb tenses. It includes interactive exercises and a recording feature to help improve language skills.

Highlights
  • Animated video lessons
  • Demonstrates past, present, future tense
  • Focus on irregular past tense verbs
  • Interactive sentence completion
  • Voice recording for practice
  • Drag and drop sentence building
Features
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Own as an individual app or as part of our MES Speech Therapy Bundle. Winner - 2012 2nd Best Educational App by Let's Talk SLP Winner - 2012 Best Teaching App by TeachHub.com Winner - 2012 Best Education App by TeachersWithApps.com TenseBuilder is designed to help students learn how to identify and use correct tense forms by playing movie quality animated videos to demonstrate past, present and future tense. 48 video lessons (will expand to 58) are in place to help give students a deeper understanding about the purpose of tense. Special attention is paid to the past tense of irregular verbs. Students will learn how to sequence events and how to differentiate between events that will happen, events that are happening now and events that have already happened. Students will also identify correct written verb forms and drag them to complete sentences. Students have the opportunity to record their sentences in their own voice to improve their receptive and expressive language skills and promote carryover of these target verb forms to their conversational speech. Tense Builder offers a unique environment for improving a student's ability to understand tenses and use verb forms properly. FEATURES -48 target verbs with matching animated movies -Movies employ humor to engage student -Video modeling for each verb and tense form used -Each verb has separate animated lesson to show past, present and future tense -Option to focus on a particular tense -Ability to address past tense developmentally, by first teaching regular past -ed forms and then moving to irregular past. -Includes receptive task, where student taps the correct image to match a sentence, and an expressive task where student drags the correct verb form to complete the sentence -Intuitive drag and drop to create sentences -Words are spoken as they are being dragged for emerging readers -Record feature allows students to record sentences in their own voice -Save and email recorded sentences LANGUAGES - English REQUIREMENTS - Compatible with iPad - Requires iPad 5.0 software update TenseBuilder is part of "The Builder Series" of award winning education apps. Mobile Education Store has won over 40 app awards and has been named educational developer of the year in 2011 and 2012. Mobile Education Tools is a member of Moms with Apps, a collaborative group of family-friendly developers seeking to promote quality apps for kids and families. Recommended Ages: 3-6, 6-10 Categories: Special Needs, Education

About

Reading Comprehension Camp

This app helps students improve reading comprehension through interactive stories, custom content creation, and targeted question practice. It offers progress tracking for educators, therapists, and parents, with features like text-to-speech and fluency recording.

Highlights
  • 50 engaging stories across 5 difficulty levels
  • Custom Story Creator with photo and voice recording
  • 11 customizable question types
  • In-depth data collection and report cards
  • Adjustable interface for individual needs
  • Built-in recording feature for fluency practice
  • Multi-user support for individual student profiles
Features
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Unlock the door to reading mastery with Reading Comprehension Camp, the comprehensive, multi-faceted app designed to foster language growth and deep comprehension for students of all levels. Whether you are an educator, a therapist, or a parent, this app provides a structured yet creative environment where every reader can thrive. Why Choose Reading Comprehension Camp? Our app goes beyond simple reading practice. It blends auditory comprehension, critical thinking, and creative expression into one seamless experience. A Library That Grows With You: Access 50 engaging stories across 5 difficulty levels. Create Your Own Adventures: Unleash creativity with the Custom Story Creator. Upload your own photos, write your own tales, and record your voice to make learning personal and fun. Targeted Skills Practice: Assess understanding with 11 customizable question types, including: Who, What, Where, When, Why, & How Inferences & Context Clues Cause & Effect Sequencing & Comparisons Powerful Tools for Teachers, SLPs, & Parents Reading Comprehension Camp is built for serious progress monitoring without the paperwork. In-Depth Data Collection: Effortlessly track performance with visual graphs and detailed Report Cards for multiple students. Tailored Learning: Customize the interface to meet individual needs—adjust font sizes, toggle "Story Art" on or off, and enable hints to support emerging readers. Fluency & Expression: Use the built-in recording feature to let students listen to their own reading, encouraging self-correction and confidence. Smart Quiz Settings: Control the challenge level by adjusting the number of allowed "wrongs" and choosing how the app responds to incorrect answers (Eliminate, Cross, or Buzz). Who is it for? Speech-Language Pathologists: A versatile tool for targeting reading fluency, expressive language, and verbal reasoning. Teachers & Reading Specialists: Perfect for small groups or 1-on-1 intervention; easily export data to share progress. Parents: Support your child’s literacy journey at home with a professional-grade tool that feels like a game. Features at a Glance: Multi-User Support: Create profiles for different students and track them individually. Audio-Visual Integration: Text-to-speech functions and high-quality illustrations keep learners engaged. Self-Advocacy: Features designed to encourage students to use problem-solving strategies and hints. Clean, Intuitive UI: Designed for the iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) for a crisp, beautiful experience. Transform reading from a chore into an adventure! Download Reading Comprehension Camp today and watch your students become reading stars!

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TenseBuilder at $9.99 against Reading Comprehension Camp's $24.99. TenseBuilder also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 14 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). Reading Comprehension Camp's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On review sentiment, 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

TenseBuilder costs $9.99 and Reading Comprehension Camp $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reading Comprehension Camp holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 85% and 86% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TenseBuilder ships an update every 6 months, Reading Comprehension Camp every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TenseBuilder versus Reading Comprehension Camp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTenseBuilderReading Comprehension Camp
Price$9.99 — better$24.99
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.4 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size466 MB171 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobile Education Store LLCSmarty Ears

Customer experience

TenseBuilder

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative5.0%

Reading Comprehension Camp

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%

In-app purchases

None

TenseBuilder

No in-app purchases

None

Reading Comprehension Camp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TenseBuilder free?
TenseBuilder costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reading Comprehension Camp free?
Reading Comprehension Camp costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TenseBuilder or Reading Comprehension Camp?
Reading Comprehension Camp is rated higher. TenseBuilder averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Reading Comprehension Camp averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.
Do TenseBuilder or Reading Comprehension Camp have ads?
Neither TenseBuilder nor Reading Comprehension Camp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TenseBuilder or Reading Comprehension Camp?
TenseBuilder ships an update every 6 months, and Reading Comprehension Camp every 14 months. Most recently, TenseBuilder was updated on June 5, 2026 and Reading Comprehension Camp on August 26, 2026.

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