# Reading Arena vs Emoticon

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reading Arena at 77% against Emoticon's 29%. Reading Arena also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (22 vs 3). Emoticon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 11.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reading Arena sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $11.49 per year. Emoticon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Reading Arena holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading Arena has 22 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Reading Arena's written reviews are positive against 29% of Emoticon's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading Arena | Emoticon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-arena/id588342932/reviews)** | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoticon/id1254414299/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **77.4% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 73 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HeKu IT GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/406388987) | [PROFSOFT, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086352725) |

## What reviewers say

### Reading Arena

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-arena/id588342932)

This is a reading game designed to improve reading speed and reaction time. Compete against friends or players worldwide in single-player or split-screen multiplayer modes. Utilize jokers and upgrades to gain advantages and achieve victory.

**Highlights:** Reading speed and reaction time challenges, Single-player leaderboard, Split-screen multiplayer mode, Jokers and power-ups, Achievements and energy system, Intuitive sound cues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pack XL | $11.49 | per year |
| Energy Pack medium | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack medium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Turbo Charger | $1.99 | one-time |
| Turbo Charger | $3.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack large | $3.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack large | $9.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack large | $19.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack ultra | $49.99 | one-time |


### Emoticon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoticon/id1254414299)

Test your emotional intelligence by guessing emotions in this mobile game. It's a fun way to gauge your understanding of feelings.

**Highlights:** Emotional intelligence testing, Guessing emotions, Mobile gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reading Arena free?

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

### Is Emoticon free?

Emoticon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Reading Arena or Emoticon?

Reading Arena is rated higher. Reading Arena averages 4.4 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Emoticon averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Reading Arena or Emoticon have ads?

Neither Reading Arena nor Emoticon shows ads.

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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.*