# LetterSchool vs ReadySetRead

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ReadySetRead at 100% against LetterSchool's 54%. ReadySetRead also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 14). LetterSchool's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and ratings volume (17K vs 4). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

LetterSchool is free to download; ReadySetRead costs $3.99 up front. LetterSchool sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ReadySetRead asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReadySetRead holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LetterSchool has 17K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of LetterSchool's written reviews are positive against 100% of ReadySetRead's.

LetterSchool ships an update every 2 months, ReadySetRead every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LetterSchool | ReadySetRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterschool-learn-to-write/id481067676/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readysetread/id628530897/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 54.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 158 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Letterschool Enabling Learning B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133082101) | [Pamela Holland](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231969362) |

## What reviewers say

### LetterSchool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterschool-learn-to-write/id481067676)

This app helps young children learn to write letters, numbers, and shapes through interactive tracing and engaging animations. It offers progress tracking and is designed by educational professionals to be safe and fun for toddlers and preschoolers.

**Highlights:** Block and cursive letter tracing, Uppercase and lowercase letters, Numbers 1-10 tracing, Geometric shape tracing, Progress tracking for multiple players, Interactive animations and sound effects, CVC, CVCC, and long sound word practice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| LetterSchool - Monthly Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Access Pass | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| LetterSchool - Monthly Pass | $14.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Access Pass | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Access Pass | $44.99 | per year |
| LetterSchool - Annual Pass | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access Pass | $59.99 | per year |
| LetterSchool - Annual Pass | $74.99 | per year |
| Unlock All Shapes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Block Alphabet | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Cursive Alphabet | $6.99 | one-time |
| All-in-one Package | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and interactive
- 🚀 Helps improve handwriting
- 💡 Supports multiple writing styles (print, cursive, d'nealian)
- 👍 Motivating with rewards and animations
- 👍 Useful for children with learning challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Subscription issues (app reverts to lite version, need to restore purchases)
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes (especially with Dari letters)
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Limited free version
- 🔍 Inconsistent letter formation (not aligned with school standards)

**Reported bugs**

- Dari letter (پ) keeps glitching
- Subscription issues (app reverts to lite version, need to restore purchases)
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Login screen freezes

**Requested features**

- Add more languages (Russian, Serbian, Thai, Korean, Hebrew, Hindi, etc.)
- Allow creating custom words/names to practice
- Improve letter sound pronunciations
- Add more visual options (fonts, themes, etc.)
- Integrate with International Phonetic Alphabet


### ReadySetRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readysetread/id628530897)

This app uses over 100 interactive lessons and 24 original stories to help children develop essential reading skills. It focuses on connecting letter sounds with word patterns and reinforces learning through engaging word activities. Parents can track progress and manage multiple student profiles.

**Highlights:** Interactive reading lessons, Build-A-Word, Word Chain, Sentence Scramble activities, Original stories for context, Research-based teaching methodology, Parent progress tracking, Multiple student profiles, Safe and age-appropriate content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LetterSchool free?

LetterSchool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ReadySetRead free?

ReadySetRead costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LetterSchool or ReadySetRead?

ReadySetRead is rated higher. LetterSchool averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while ReadySetRead averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do LetterSchool or ReadySetRead have ads?

Neither LetterSchool nor ReadySetRead shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LetterSchool or ReadySetRead?

LetterSchool ships an update every 2 months, and ReadySetRead every 6 months. Most recently, LetterSchool was updated on October 18, 2026 and ReadySetRead on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*