Comparison

iAmReading vs Osmo Math Buzz

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Montessori-inspired learning
  • Phonetic sound practice
  • Independent pronunciation check
  • 64 word groupings
  • Audio pronunciation of words
  • Suitable for beginning readers
Features
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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.

About

Osmo Math Buzz

Engage in collaborative math practice with up to four players, solving equations to overcome challenges and collect rewards. Designed for children aged 6-10, this app transforms screen time into hands-on learning through interactive play.

Highlights
  • Team-based math practice
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication
  • Collaborative play
  • Hands-on learning system
  • Ages 6-10
  • Tangible play with digital learning
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With your team of up to 4 players, solve math equations to get past unfriendly bugs and collect all of the honey in the garden. TEAM UP TO PRACTICE YOUR MATH SKILLS Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication and teamwork with a friend! EXPLORE CORE LEARNING SUBJECTS THROUGH PLAY Designed for children ages 6-10 to build skills through fun collaborative play. TURN SCREEN TIME INTO LEARNING TIME Osmo’s unique technology transforms your tablet into a hands-on learning system! *Play your favourite Osmo Math Buzz on both iPhone and iPad! Use your iPhone with the Osmo Base for iPad and Numbers tiles - each can be found at playosmo.com. * Please see our device compatibility list here: https://support.playosmo.com/hc/articles/115010156067 *Requires the Osmo Base for iPad and Numbers tiles. Each sold separately or as part of Osmo Genius Starter Kit. Learn more by visiting www.playosmo.com. ABOUT OSMO -- 21ST CENTURY PLAY AND LEARNING Osmo combines healthy screen time and tangible play to make learning engaging and fun. Every Osmo game uses physical action and reflective artificial intelligence technology for digital learning in the real world. Help your child become more confident, thoughtful, and creative with Osmo.

Screenshots

iAmReading4 screens
Osmo Math Buzz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iAmReading at 100% against Osmo Math Buzz's 13%. iAmReading also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Osmo Math Buzz's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and ratings volume (143 vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Osmo Math Buzz is free to download; iAmReading costs $3.99 up front. Osmo Math Buzz sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. iAmReading asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iAmReading holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Osmo Math Buzz has 143 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of iAmReading's written reviews are positive against 13% of Osmo Math Buzz's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iAmReading ships an update every 10 months, Osmo Math Buzz every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iAmReading versus Osmo Math Buzz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriAmReadingOsmo Math Buzz
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.0 (143 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better13.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3143 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB264 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWhite Lab ConsultingTangible Play

Customer experience

iAmReading

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Osmo Math Buzz

All ratings143 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral11.9%
Negative42.7%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive13.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative73.3%

Bugs and requests

iAmReading

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Osmo Math Buzz

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App freezes on Osmo logo
  • App does not load
  • App crashes during gameplay
  • Lost progress after crashes
  • Login issues and purchase restoration problems
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  • Reader not recognizing tiles
  • Screen freezes after selecting base
  • App not loading past white Osmo screen
  • Progress data disappeared
  • IAP unlock button not working

Requested features

8 requests
  • Fix the app loading issue
  • Improve app stability
  • Make the game more engaging
  • Provide clearer instructions
  • Ensure progress is saved
Show 3 more
  • Make trial cancellation easier
  • Address wasp behavior randomness
  • Update app for current devices

In-app purchases

None

iAmReading

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Osmo Math Buzz

One-time2
  • 3-day trial of Math BuzzFree
  • Unlock Math Buzz$24.99

Questions

Is iAmReading free?
iAmReading costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Osmo Math Buzz free?
Osmo Math Buzz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iAmReading or Osmo Math Buzz?
iAmReading is rated higher. iAmReading averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Osmo Math Buzz averages 3.0 from 143 ratings.
Do iAmReading or Osmo Math Buzz have ads?
Neither iAmReading nor Osmo Math Buzz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iAmReading or Osmo Math Buzz?
iAmReading ships an update every 10 months, and Osmo Math Buzz every 2 months. Most recently, iAmReading was updated on September 18, 2026 and Osmo Math Buzz on September 25, 2026.

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