iAmReading vs Clear Touch Collage
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iAmReading
This app teaches beginning readers English phonetic sounds using a Montessori-inspired approach. Users can independently practice pronunciation and hear correct word sounds, with 64 word groupings and over 8 words each.
- Montessori-inspired learning
- Phonetic sound practice
- Independent pronunciation check
- 64 word groupings
- Audio pronunciation of words
- Suitable for beginning readers
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iAmReading app is based on experience in a primary Montessori classroom. It is designed to teach new readers how to read repeating sounds in the english language. It is designed to be used for the beginning reader age and up. The word groupings are based on repeating sounds or phonetics. In a classroom setting each page in the app is an actual card with the list of words. An adult would then sit with the pupil as they pronounce the words on the card. In this app the student can do it by themselves and then press the word to hear the correct pronounciation to check their progress. The main user interaction is found in the Words tab on the iPhone. On the iPad the main word selection is on the Choose a word grouping window. The user can click on a word grouping icon to display the words. If there is more then one set of words of the grouping like the long e vowel sounds then another window will appear to further specify the long e vowel word grouping. When the user picks one of these groupings a window with a list view of all the words will appear. To hear the repeating sound select the Sound button at the top bar. To go back to the previous window select the Done button. To hear a word in the list just select the word with the row and the app will pronounce the word. If you are using an iPhone there will be more then one page of word groupings. There are 64 different word groupings and around 8 or more words in each word grouping.
Clear Touch Collage
This application allows multiple devices to wirelessly share content to a central panel, fostering interaction and collaboration. It offers robust permission controls for managing connections and seamless integration with popular devices, making it ideal for educational and presentation environments.
- Multiple device sharing (up to 4 simultaneously)
- Permission controls for managing connections
- Wide device compatibility (iOS, Android)
- Easy connectivity via access code
- Connect and play video from devices
- Integrated notetaking tools
- Pre-installed on Clear Touch panels
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Clear Touch Collage™ is a powerful, yet easy-to-use, application that lets you share up to four devices directly to your Clear Touch™ panel. It enables you to encourage interaction and involvement, even in a classroom setting where each student has his or her own device. Helpful permission controls give you the ability to manage who is able to connect, ensuring you have the necessary control for keeping everything organized and running smoothly. Collage is especially useful for show-and-tell and student presentations, but it is equally useful in enabling teachers to teach cooperatively. For example, in a lab setting one teacher could moderate the presentation from his or her laptop, while another teacher or teacher’s assistant could demonstrate an experiment on a camera-enabled device. A teacher could even connect multiple devices in the classroom and then move easily from device to device without having to constantly disconnect and reconnect. The true genius of Collage is that it is a highly compatible solution that works seamlessly with nearly all of today’s most popular devices, including iPhones and iPads. On top of that, connecting to Collage is remarkably easy to do. Simply enable Collage on your Clear Touch™ panel, enter the displayed access code, and you’re ready to go! Clear Touch Collage™ Offers: * Wide-ranging Compatibility. - A truly open architecture supports all types of devices, including iPhones and iPads. * Multiple Device Sharing. - Collage currently enables up to 32 devices to connect and up to 4 to share simultaneously. *Permissions Mode. - Permission controls give the teacher the ability to allow or restrict devices from connecting and sharing content. * Easy Connectivity. - Clear Touch Collage provides a remarkably uncomplicated way to connect and share content. Simply download the app on the connecting device and input the access code to start sharing. * Connect and Play Video from Other Devices. - Collage enables you to connect smartphones, tablets, and cameras and project video directly on-screen. * Intuitive, Universal User Interface. - The application’s controls and interface are remarkably easy to understand and use. * Full Notetaking Toolset. - While Collage is running, you can still access all of your panels native note-taking tools, enabling you to easily add markup over connected content. * Pre-installed on Your Panel. - Collage comes pre-installed on each Clear Touch panel. * Full-Service Support. - If you ever have questions or run into problems, Clear Touch offers US-based support services, automatic updates, and installation assistance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Clear Touch Collage at Free against iAmReading's $3.99. Clear Touch Collage also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (14 vs 3). iAmReading's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 60%). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Clear Touch Collage is free to download; iAmReading costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iAmReading holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of iAmReading's written reviews are positive against 60% of Clear Touch Collage's.
iAmReading ships an update every 10 months, Clear Touch Collage every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iAmReading | Clear Touch Collage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.3 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | White Lab Consulting | Clear Touch Interactive |
Customer experience
iAmReading
Clear Touch Collage
In-app purchases
iAmReading
No in-app purchases
Clear Touch Collage
No in-app purchases
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