# Things to Learn vs I Read

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Things to Learn | I Read |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things-to-learn-study-tools/id600549585/reviews) | **[4.5 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-read-reading-comprehension/id1629883809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **117** |
| Positive reviews | **89.8% of reviews** | 72.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BQWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/550555465) | [Sierra Chica Software SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/492684294) |

## What reviewers say

### Things to Learn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things-to-learn-study-tools/id600549585)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |


### I Read

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-read-reading-comprehension/id1629883809)

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.

**Highlights:** Engaging reading games, Improves comprehension, Five easy-to-use levels, Animal-themed readings, Offline functionality, Kid-friendly design, Progress tracking with rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dinosaurs | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic primer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Animals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Countries | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Collections | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Things to Learn free?

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

### Is I Read free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Things to Learn or I Read?

I Read is rated higher. Things to Learn averages 4.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while I Read averages 4.5 from 117 ratings.

### Do Things to Learn or I Read have ads?

Neither Things to Learn nor I Read shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Things to Learn or I Read?

Things to Learn ships an update every 8 months, and I Read every 4 months. Most recently, Things to Learn was updated on June 11, 2026 and I Read on September 22, 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.*