Comparison

ReadySetRead vs Math

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ReadySetRead

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
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Encourage early readers to develop the skills essential for reading with over 100 interactive lessons designed to solidify the reader’s ability to connect the sounds they hear with the letter patterns found in words. ReadySetRead’s lessons expose the student to the letters and sounds in over 500 different words. Individual lessons consist of three types of word activities (Build-A-Word, Word Chain and Sentence Scramble) and then put those words in context in one of the app’s 24 engaging and original stories. ReadySetRead's teaching methodology is based on the researched scope and sequence of the Targeted Reading Intervention program, developed by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The app includes a Parent's section that provides detailed explanations of the app’s activities and gives parents a concise explanation of the teaching process with references for further information. The app also allows the parent to monitor the student's progress through the lessons, as well as his or her performance on individual sounds, lessons and activities. Do you have more than one child learning to read? No problem - ReadySetRead can be configured to support multiple simultaneous students, each with his or her own progress and performance tracking. ReadySetRead provides a safe listening and viewing experience for children of all ages. The graphics and audio are designed to be child-like in nature and the choice of words and subject matter for the stories is age-appropriate.

About

Math

This app offers engaging math learning games for children, focusing on numbers up to 20. It features 15 mini-games with 150 levels designed for progressive learning, covering essential math skills from counting to basic arithmetic. The game adapts to each child's pace and aligns with common core standards.

Highlights
  • 15 captivating mini-games
  • 150 levels for progressive learning
  • Covers addition, subtraction, counting, and more
  • Adapts to child's learning pace
  • Aligned with common core standards
  • No ads
Features
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The fun game for kids learning math! Try Teach Your Monster: Number Skills free today and unlock the full adventure with a subscription. Subscriptions give you access to all the number games (plus every new update we add!), and can be easily managed or cancelled anytime in your App Store settings. No ads, just evidence-based, teacher-approved, fun monster learning! WHY CHOOSE TEACH YOUR MONSTER NUMBER SKILLS? • Developed by the Usborne Foundation, creators of the acclaimed game Teach Your Monster to Read • Collaboratively designed with early math specialists Bernie Westacott, Dr. Helen J. Williams, and Dr. Sue Gifford • Aligns with the USA's common core standards from Pre-K through to Kindergarten and beyond • Game supports math learning worldwide, emphasising numbers up to 20 • Featuring 15 captivating mini-games with 150 levels tailored for progressive learning • Join Queenie Bee and pals in Number Park: from dodgems to bouncy castles, learn math through play CORE BENEFITS • Tailored Pacing: The game adapts to each child’s progress, ensuring comprehensive understanding. • Curriculum Aligned: Seamlessly blend classroom teachings across the USA with at-home practice. • Engaging Play: Kids adore practicing numbers when every mini-game offers exhilarating math fun. SKILLS COVERED • Addition/Subtraction • The foundations of multiplication • Counting Mastery: Grasp stable order, 1-2-1 correspondence, and cardinality. • Subitizing: Instantly recognise number quantities. • Number Bonds: Understand numbers up to 10, their compositions, and versatile uses. • Arithmetic Basics: Gain proficiency in addition and subtraction. • Ordinality & Magnitude: Know the sequence and relational aspects of numbers. • Place Value: Learn how the order of numbers affects their value • Arrays: Develop the foundations of multiplication • Manipulatives: Use teaching aids familiar from the classroom like fingers, five frames, and number tracks SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS This app includes a free trial and a subscription that unlocks all the fun math games — plus every new update we add in the future! • Subscriptions are charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. • Your plan will automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the current period ends. • You can manage your subscription or cancel anytime in your iTunes & App Store Account Settings. • Payment for renewal will be charged within 24 hours before the end of the current period, at the price of your chosen plan. • If you start a free trial and then subscribe, any unused trial time will be lost. • Your subscription works across any device signed in with the same Apple ID. Try Number Skills free today — help your monster learn numbers in a fun, friendly way, with no ads! Terms of use: https://teachyourmonster.org/legals Privacy Policy: https://www.teachyourmonster.org/privacy-policy Help and Support: https://help.teachyourmonster.org/ CONNECT WITH US Get updates, tips, and more: Facebook: @TeachYourMonster Instagram: @teachyourmonster YouTube: @teachyourmonster Twitter: @teachmonsters ABOUT TEACH YOUR MONSTER We’re more than just games! As a non-profit, we dream big: blending fun, magic, and expert insights to craft games children love. Collaborating with The Usborne Foundation, we're committed to fostering early years learning for every child. Dive into a world where learning meets play. Download Teach Your Monster Number Skills now!

Screenshots

ReadySetRead4 screens
Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ReadySetRead at 100% against Math's 48%. ReadySetRead also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Math's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Math is free to download; ReadySetRead costs $3.99 up front. Math sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. ReadySetRead asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ReadySetRead holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math has 7.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ReadySetRead's written reviews are positive against 48% of Math's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReadySetRead ships an update every 6 months, Math monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
ReadySetRead versus Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadySetReadMath
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.5 (7.7K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better47.8% of reviews
Number of ratings47.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB226 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPamela HollandTeach Your Monster

Customer experience

ReadySetRead

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Math

All ratings7,736 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral6.4%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral10.4%
Negative41.8%

Bugs and requests

ReadySetRead

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Math

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to progress past certain levels
  • Sound issues and complete loss of audio
  • Login and account problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more advanced math levels
  • Improve sound and stability
  • Allow parents to set starting levels

In-app purchases

None

ReadySetRead

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Math

Subscriptions3
  • Number Skills: Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Number Skills: Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Number Skills: Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock lifetime access$9.99

Questions

Is ReadySetRead free?
ReadySetRead costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math free?
Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ReadySetRead or Math?
ReadySetRead is rated higher. ReadySetRead averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Math averages 4.5 from 7.7K ratings.
Do ReadySetRead or Math have ads?
Neither ReadySetRead nor Math shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReadySetRead or Math?
ReadySetRead ships an update every 6 months, and Math monthly. Most recently, ReadySetRead was updated on September 12, 2026 and Math on September 27, 2026.

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