Things to Learn vs I Read
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Things to Learn
Create custom study tests for spelling, vocabulary, and general knowledge. Supports multiple test formats, including flashcards and Q&A, with options for voice recording, text-to-speech in over 27 languages, and multimedia integration.
- Create Q&A, multiple-choice, spelling, and flashcard tests
- Record voice for tests
- Text-to-speech in over 27 languages
- Include videos, pictures, and sounds in tests
- Handwriting or keyboard input
- Share test results via email and other media
- Multi-user support
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Use your iPad for something more than games. Need to study for your English spelling test? No problem! Create a spelling test by typing the words you will be tested on. With Things to Learn (T2L) you may even record your voice and hear it when you take the test. Need to study for your Spanish spelling quiz? Create a spelling test and use the Text to Speech option to hear the spelling words read in Spanish. With over 27 languages to choose from, you can also study for your English, German or Chinese class. Need to study word definitions? How about creating a multiple choice test! How about biology? You can create a Q&A test and include pictures and a cool experiment video. T2L also has a flashcard option which will help you memorize things better. T2L enables students to practice spelling lists using handwriting or a keyboard. With this app, they are able to check their answers on their own, practice incorrect ones and send an email to parents who can see their progress and accomplishments. T2L is a great tool for elementary to high school students and it is not limited to spelling lists, tests can be created to be answered as Q&A, multiple-choice or be studied as Flashcards. Photos, videos and recordings can also be added to each question and/or answer in a test. As a bonus, students can choose from over 27 languages to hear questions read in the selected language. T2L enables children with little or no keyboard skills to study also using an iPad. Choose the way to take the test that best suits your needs by writing the answers using a stylus, your hand or a keyboard. Answer questions in random or sequential order. Grade your test automatically or manually. Retake the whole test or just missed questions. And best of all, send test results to your parents or teachers via e-mail and other supported media. ---------------------- Characteristics: ---------------------- ** Create Questionnaire (Q&A), Multiple-choice, Spelling, Flashcard test all in the same app. ** Do not limit your study to only flashcards, modify the test any time, change the test format between Q&A, multiple-choice, spelling and flashcard with out having to create a new test. ** Have tests read in over 27 languages (no additional purchases required for different languages) Great for learning new languages. ** No logins or wi-fi required ** Include videos, pictures and sounds in questions and/or answers. ** Print, upload and share test results. ** Share tests with email, airdrop, dropbox or other supported media. ** Create the tests that meet your needs. Great for older students and simple enough for elementary students. ** Voice Over compatible ** Landscape and Portrait mode ** Choose default text to speech language ** No Social Media, all personal information is kept within the app. ** Multi-user application ============================================= For more information: Full demo available in our website ============================================= *** Free to try with full functionality, but taking test is restricted to 4 questions. *** Things to Learn - School Edition, has all the same functionality with no restrictions and no In-Apps.
I Read
This educational app transforms reading into an engaging game for children aged 5-9. It uses fun texts and illustrations across five levels to build reading comprehension skills and confidence. Designed for offline use, it makes learning to read an enjoyable experience without ads or personal data requests.
- Engaging reading games
- Improves comprehension
- Five easy-to-use levels
- Animal-themed readings
- Offline functionality
- Kid-friendly design
- Progress tracking with rewards
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Reading becomes a fun game of discovery in this reading comprehension app designed for kids, no wifi necessary. If bedtime story time is a struggle instead of wholesome family fun, this education app can help teach your child that reading is a game! "I Read" uses engaging texts and eye-catching illustrations to help kids improve their reading comprehension abilities in an enjoyable way. The child's skills and confidence will grow as they succeed in each section of the five, easy-to-use levels. With this education game helping your kids to learn to love reading has never been easier! == BASIC PRIMER GAME == I Read Basic game includes 5 levels: Level 1: The child reads the sentence and chooses the picture it describes. Level 2: The child reads three sentences and chooses which one describes the picture. Levels 3, 4 & 5: At this level the game changes slightly. After reading a short narrative, the child answers five multiple-choice questions. Your child will know they are making progress in the game when every correct answer is rewarded with a fun chime to encourage them to keep reading and learning! By making reading a fun activity you can give your kids a gift that will benefit their education and encourage learning throughout their lives. == ANIMALS GAME == I Read Animals game includes 4 sections with readings about: - Land animals - Aquatic animals - Birds - Reptiles and amphibians After reading each text about animals the child will respond to various questions to rest their reading comprehension. The Animal Collection includes a star rating system for some extra motivation. Kids love reading about animals! It's fun! I READ IS KID-FRIENDLY! - Short stories, fairy tales, and texts about animals your kids will love to read! - No advertisements - No personal information requested - Security feature to access parent section (for setting up users and in-app purchases) - Perfect for car trips and other journeys, can be used offline, no wifi needed. Download I Read now! For questions or suggestions, please write to hello@sierrachica.com More fun, educational apps in www.sierrachica.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Things to Learn at 90% against I Read's 72%. I Read's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (117 vs 18). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Things to Learn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and I Read sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
I Read holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: I Read has 117 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Things to Learn's written reviews are positive against 72% of I Read's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Things to Learn ships an update every 8 months, I Read every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Things to Learn | I Read |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (18 ratings) | 4.5 (117 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 89.8% of reviews — better | 72.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 117 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 143 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BQWare | Sierra Chica Software SL |
Customer experience
Things to Learn
I Read
In-app purchases
Things to Learn
- Full Version$2.99
I Read
- Dinosaurs$4.99
- Basic primer$4.99
- Animals$4.99
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- Countries$4.99
- All Collections$9.99
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