Comparison

Rainbow Sentences 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

Rainbow Sentences

This app uses color-coded visual cues to help students construct grammatically correct sentences. It breaks down sentence parts like who, what, and where, allowing users to build and record sentences in their own voice. Designed for young learners, it offers interactive lessons and engaging rewards.

Highlights
  • Color-coded sentence parts
  • Drag and drop sentence creation
  • Audio support for words
  • Sentence recording and saving
  • 6 levels of sentence complexity
  • Pictograph lessons
  • Earnable puzzle piece rewards
Features
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Own as an individual app or as part of our MES Speech Therapy Bundle. Winner - 2012 Best Language Development App - Technology in Special Education Finalist - Best Education App of 2012 - Best Apps Ever Rainbow Sentences is designed to help students improve their ability to construct grammatically correct sentences by using color coded visual cues. The who, what, where, and why parts of sentences are color coded to help students recognize and understand how combinations of these parts create basic sentence structure. Students will learn how to recognize the parts of sentences such as nouns, verbs, and prepositions, improve their understanding of how combinations of these parts create basic sentence structure. Students have the opportunity to record their sentences in their own voice to improve their receptive and expressive language skills. Rainbow Sentences offers a unique environment for improving a student's ability to create grammatically correct sentences. FEATURES -168 images to create sentence from -Intuitive drag and drop to create sentences -Words are spoken as they are being dragged for non readers -Words can be color coded for added visual support -Word groups can be selected to simplify sentence construction -6 levels of sentence complexity -Pictograph lessons to help students learn proper sentence construction -Record feature allows students to record sentences in their own voice -Save and email recorded sentences -Students earn puzzle pieces during play to encourage continued play -Puzzles come to life once level is complete LANGUAGES - English REQUIREMENTS - Compatible with iPad - Requires iPad 11 software update Mobile Education Store 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: Rainbow Sentences at $9.99 against Reading Comprehension Camp's $24.99. Rainbow Sentences also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 14 months) and review sentiment (94% vs 86%). Reading Comprehension Camp's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.7). On ratings volume, 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

Rainbow Sentences 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 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of Rainbow Sentences's written reviews are positive against 86% of Reading Comprehension Camp's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rainbow Sentences ships an update every 6 months, Reading Comprehension Camp every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Rainbow Sentences versus Reading Comprehension Camp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRainbow SentencesReading Comprehension Camp
Price$9.99 — better$24.99
Rating3.7 (15 ratings)4.4 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews — better85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB171 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobile Education Store LLCSmarty Ears

Customer experience

Rainbow Sentences

All ratings15 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative2.2%

Reading Comprehension Camp

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

Bugs and requests

Rainbow Sentences

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Advertisement cannot be gotten rid of
  • App loads into settings
  • Program loads into settings options
  • Advertisement for another Mobile app that cannot be gotten rid of
  • App description page only scrolls partway
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  • App does not work at all
  • Only get a picture and no words
  • Email stats button not working
  • Unable to email stats
  • Screen not displaying correctly
  • Problem with iPad settings
  • Cannot go from sentence building to settings or statistics page until/unless sentence is correctly built
  • Play Lesson button placement issue
  • Difficulty dragging words
  • Color scheme does not match industry standard Fitzgerald Key

Requested features

31 requests
  • Remove ads from paid app
  • Set app to load into play mode by default
  • Restrict settings for adults only
  • Add questions and past/future tenses
  • Make pictures more age-appropriate for high school
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  • Turn off the puzzle feature
  • Move 'Play Lesson' button
  • Add foreign language versions
  • Vocalize words when first selected
  • Categorize words by parts of speech
  • Provide definitions of parts of speech
  • Add more levels with additional parts of speech
  • Option to remove picture clue
  • Move text placement lines closer to picture
  • Enlarge text size
  • Words on the bottom of the screen to speak when touched
  • Set custom color coding
  • Accommodate different country spellings
  • More sentences required for each reinforcer/puzzle piece
  • More immediate feedback with each correct answer
  • Words at the bottom of the picture spoken instead of printed
  • Option to auto-advance to the next level
  • Make the child place the puzzle piece themselves
  • Variety of praise statements instead of just 'That's right'
  • More reward puzzles per level
  • Multi-player option
  • Option to move a word back to the word bank
  • Allow children to place earned puzzle pieces themselves
  • More interest level choices for sentences
  • Different country spellings
  • More levels with increased difficulty for older users

Reading Comprehension Camp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rainbow Sentences

No in-app purchases

None

Reading Comprehension Camp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rainbow Sentences free?
Rainbow Sentences 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, Rainbow Sentences or Reading Comprehension Camp?
Reading Comprehension Camp is rated higher. Rainbow Sentences averages 3.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Reading Comprehension Camp averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.
Do Rainbow Sentences or Reading Comprehension Camp have ads?
Neither Rainbow Sentences nor Reading Comprehension Camp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rainbow Sentences or Reading Comprehension Camp?
Rainbow Sentences ships an update every 6 months, and Reading Comprehension Camp every 14 months. Most recently, Rainbow Sentences was updated on October 21, 2026 and Reading Comprehension Camp on October 11, 2026.

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