# Barton Tiles® vs Reach Test Prep

The clearest difference is rating: Reach Test Prep at 5.0 against Barton Tiles®'s 4.1. Reach Test Prep also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Barton Tiles® sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Reach Test Prep sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reach Test Prep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 6 respectively.

Barton Tiles® ships an update every 2 months, Reach Test Prep every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barton Tiles® | Reach Test Prep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barton-tiles/id637391422/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reach-test-prep/id6752722705/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 30 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bright Solutions for Dyslexia, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/637391425) | [Reach Test Prep](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840710388) |

## What reviewers say

### Barton Tiles®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barton-tiles/id637391422)

This app enhances the Barton Reading & Spelling System for tutors and students. It automates lesson setup, word generation, and student progress tracking, saving valuable teaching time per session. Features include student profiles, lesson notes, and direct email communication.

**Highlights:** Student progress tracking, Automated lesson setup, Digital tile manipulation, Word generation, Note-taking, Email communication

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phonemic Awareness | $29.99 | one-time |
| Consonants & Short Vowels | $29.99 | one-time |
| Closed & Unit Syllables | $29.99 | one-time |
| Multi-Syllable words and Vowel Teams | $29.99 | one-time |
| Prefixes & Suffixes | $29.99 | one-time |
| Six Reasons for Silent-E | $29.99 | one-time |
| Vowel-R's | $29.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Vowel Teams | $29.99 | one-time |
| Influence of Foreign Languages | $29.99 | one-time |
| Latin Roots and Greek Combining Forms | $29.99 | one-time |


### Reach Test Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reach-test-prep/id6752722705)

This app helps you study for the ACT with personalized plans, games, and progress tracking. Build streaks, earn rewards, and improve your test-taking skills through engaging activities designed to hone your weaknesses.

**Highlights:** Personalized study plans, Daily streaks and rewards, Gamified learning with XP, Progress tracking and stats, Time management games, Confidence-building challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reach Monthly | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barton Tiles® free?

Barton Tiles® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Reach Test Prep free?

Reach Test Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Barton Tiles® or Reach Test Prep?

Reach Test Prep is rated higher. Barton Tiles® averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Reach Test Prep averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Barton Tiles® or Reach Test Prep have ads?

Neither Barton Tiles® nor Reach Test Prep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Barton Tiles® or Reach Test Prep?

Barton Tiles® ships an update every 2 months, and Reach Test Prep every 3 weeks. Most recently, Barton Tiles® was updated on October 23, 2026 and Reach Test Prep on October 24, 2026.

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