# F&P BAS Reading Record Apps vs Playground Physics

The clearest difference is rating: Playground Physics at 4.6 against F&P BAS Reading Record Apps's 1.9. Playground Physics also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (40% vs 10%). F&P BAS Reading Record Apps's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. F&P BAS Reading Record Apps sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Playground Physics asks for nothing beyond the download.

Playground Physics holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of F&P BAS Reading Record Apps's written reviews are positive against 40% of Playground Physics's.

F&P BAS Reading Record Apps ships an update every 2 months, Playground Physics every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | F&P BAS Reading Record Apps | Playground Physics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/f-and-p-bas-reading-record-apps/id635245141/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playground-physics/id947124790/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 9.5% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 86 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Heinemann](https://appshunter.io/developer/403800507) | [New York Hall of Science](https://appshunter.io/developer/947124789) |

## What reviewers say

### F&P BAS Reading Record Apps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/f-and-p-bas-reading-record-apps/id635245141)

This application allows educators to electronically code, score, and analyze reading records. It supports various Benchmark Assessment Systems and offers features like PDF saving, automatic timing, and wireless syncing to an online data management system. It is designed for professional reading educators or those learning assessment techniques.

**Highlights:** Electronic coding and scoring of reading records, Analysis of oral reading accuracy, self-correction, fluency, and comprehension, Saves reading records as PDFs for emailing and filing, Automatically times conferences and calculates rates/ratios, Wireless syncing to Fountas & Pinnell Online Data Management System (ODMS), Import and upload student records to ODMS

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Benchmark Assessment System 1 (BAS 1) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Benchmark Assessment System 2 (BAS 2) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Sistema de Evaluacion de la Lectura (SEL) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Universal Assessment System | $14.99 | one-time |
| Benchmark Assessment System 1 3rd Edition (BAS1 3rd Ed) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Benchmark Assessment System 2 3rd Edition (BAS2 3rd Ed) | $14.99 | one-time |


### Playground Physics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playground-physics/id947124790)

Record videos of motion, trace paths, and analyze physics concepts like forces and energy. This tool helps educators bring Newton's Laws to life with interactive graphs and slow-motion playback. Ideal for middle and high school science.

**Highlights:** Record and analyze motion in videos, Trace paths and examine movement, Interactive scrubbable graphs, Slow-motion playback, Calculate forces and energy, Save and share performance videos

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is F&P BAS Reading Record Apps free?

F&P BAS Reading Record Apps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Playground Physics free?

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

### Which has better reviews, F&P BAS Reading Record Apps or Playground Physics?

Playground Physics is rated higher. F&P BAS Reading Record Apps averages 1.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Playground Physics averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do F&P BAS Reading Record Apps or Playground Physics have ads?

Neither F&P BAS Reading Record Apps nor Playground Physics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, F&P BAS Reading Record Apps or Playground Physics?

F&P BAS Reading Record Apps ships an update every 2 months, and Playground Physics every 5 months. Most recently, F&P BAS Reading Record Apps was updated on November 1, 2026 and Playground Physics on November 1, 2026.

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