# Little Reader Touch vs The Brilliant Kid

The clearest difference is rating: The Brilliant Kid at 4.8 against Little Reader Touch's 4.3. Little Reader Touch's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Little Reader Touch sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and The Brilliant Kid sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Brilliant Kid holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Little Reader Touch's written reviews are positive against 95% of The Brilliant Kid's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Little Reader Touch | The Brilliant Kid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-reader-touch/id467596498/reviews) | **[4.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-brilliant-kid/id737478001/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 90.6% of reviews | **95.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BrillKids](https://appshunter.io/developer/443151784) | [Benedict Coulter](https://appshunter.io/developer/737478004) |

## What reviewers say

### Little Reader Touch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-reader-touch/id467596498)

This multimedia learning app helps parents teach babies and toddlers to read. It offers engaging, varied lessons and downloadable content to expand vocabulary and improve communication skills. Join a global community of parents for support and shared learning experiences.

**Highlights:** Varied lessons with different fonts, colors, pictures, voices, and videos, Downloadable content for on-the-go learning, Large early learning online community for parents, Vocabulary expansion, Improved communication skills, Increased self-confidence

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Action Words 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wild Animals 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wild Animals 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hand Actions 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Transportation 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Parts of the Body 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| I Like the Way | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Friendly Crocodile | $0.99 | one-time |
| What I Do | $0.99 | one-time |
| Common Animals 2 | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👶 Effective early learning tool for babies and toddlers
- 📚 High-quality educational content with real pictures and videos
- 🎯 Engages children across multiple age groups (6 months to 5+ years)
- 🎨 Colorful, visually appealing interface
- 🔊 Clear audio narration and animal sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes when opening purchased lessons
- 🐛 Words disappearing after updates
- 🐛 Sound not working on iPad trial version
- 🐛 App freezes during downloads
- 🐛 Auto-advance feature broken after iOS 6 update

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening purchased lessons
- Words disappearing after app updates
- Sound not working in trial version on iPad
- App hangs on download and waiting status
- Auto-advance feature broken after iOS 6 compatibility issue

**Requested features**

- Bluetooth switch accessibility for special needs users
- UK English version with proper pronunciation
- Math app for iPad (Little Math Touch)
- Music app for iPad (Little Music Touch)
- Ability to upload custom photos and curricula


### The Brilliant Kid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-brilliant-kid/id737478001)

This app offers a comprehensive collection of educational and entertaining content for children. It includes animated songs, read-along books, interactive games, and soundboards to teach letters, numbers, animals, and more in multiple languages. It also features a music library and calming night lights.

**Highlights:** Animated children's songs, Educational videos, Read-along books, Interactive games, Soundboards, Music library, Night lights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Brilliant Kid Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| IF YOU'RE HAPPY AND YOU KNOW IT | Free | one-time |
| Run Run Rudolph | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hello To You All | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gravity | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Silly Monkey | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Froggy Hop | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sam The Garbage Man | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Aboard! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Racer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Excellent for multi-age children learning
- 🎨 High-quality animations and visuals
- 🎵 Engaging songs and music content
- 📚 Diverse educational content (animals, colors, shapes, ABC, numbers)
- 🌍 Multiple language options (Spanish, French, Chinese)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio/sound issues reported
- 💸 High in-app purchase costs ($0.99 per video)
- 📱 Technical glitches and download failures
- ⚠️ Low-quality graphics and menu interface (older reviews)
- 🔊 Missing sound functionality in some cases

**Reported bugs**

- No sound or audio playback issues
- App download failures with error messages
- Graphics and menu quality problems
- App crashes and functionality issues

**Requested features**

- Spanish language version
- Ability to share content on Apple TV or YouTube
- More educational content (shapes, colors, days of week)
- Expanded content library


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Little Reader Touch free?

Little Reader Touch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Brilliant Kid free?

The Brilliant Kid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Little Reader Touch or The Brilliant Kid?

The Brilliant Kid is rated higher. Little Reader Touch averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while The Brilliant Kid averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.

### Do Little Reader Touch or The Brilliant Kid have ads?

Neither Little Reader Touch nor The Brilliant Kid shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Little Reader Touch or The Brilliant Kid?

Little Reader Touch ships an update every 2 months, and The Brilliant Kid every 2 months. Most recently, Little Reader Touch was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Brilliant Kid on November 1, 2026.

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