# Barton Tiles® vs Reading Mountain

The clearest difference is monetization model: Barton Tiles® at free against Reading Mountain's free with in-app purchases. Reading Mountain's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and 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 Reading Mountain sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $29.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reading Mountain holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Barton Tiles®'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Reading Mountain's.

Barton Tiles® ships an update every 2 months, Reading Mountain every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barton Tiles® | Reading Mountain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barton-tiles/id637391422/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-mountain/id6755405634/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bright Solutions for Dyslexia, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/637391425) | [LEARN MOUNTAIN LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800083061) |

## 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 |


### Reading Mountain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-mountain/id6755405634)

This structured literacy program uses a systematic, multisensory approach inspired by Orton-Gillingham to build strong reading and writing skills. It breaks down words into sounds and spelling patterns, offering interactive lessons, movable tiles, and decodable books for learners of all ages.

**Highlights:** Structured and cumulative learning, Interactive 'New Learning' module, Movable sound tiles for word building, Integrated spelling and writing practice, Level-appropriate decodable books, Interactive reinforcement games, Speech recognition for reading feedback

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Monthly | $29.00 | per month |
| Reading Mountain Full Access | $29.99 | per month |
| Family Monthly | $49.00 | per month |
| Individual Annual | $239.00 | per year |
| Family Annual | $399.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barton Tiles® free?

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

### Is Reading Mountain free?

Reading Mountain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Barton Tiles® or Reading Mountain?

Reading Mountain is rated higher. Barton Tiles® averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Reading Mountain averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Barton Tiles® or Reading Mountain have ads?

Neither Barton Tiles® nor Reading Mountain shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Barton Tiles® or Reading Mountain?

Barton Tiles® ships an update every 2 months, and Reading Mountain every 3 weeks. Most recently, Barton Tiles® was updated on October 16, 2026 and Reading Mountain on October 5, 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.*