# Barton Tiles® vs Read Live

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barton Tiles® at 76% against Read Live's 29%. Barton Tiles® also leads on ratings volume (17 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Read Live's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Barton Tiles® sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Read Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

Read Live holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barton Tiles® has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Barton Tiles®'s written reviews are positive against 29% of Read Live's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Barton Tiles® ships an update every 2 months, Read Live every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barton Tiles® | Read Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barton-tiles/id637391422/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-live/id821028327/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 30 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.3** |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bright Solutions for Dyslexia, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/637391425) | [Read Naturally, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/465317542) |

## 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 |


### Read Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-live/id821028327)

This app provides a structured, audio-supported system to improve reading fluency, phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension for learners of all ages. It offers access to four distinct curriculum options, including support for Spanish readers, and tracks student progress across devices. A Read Live account is required to use the program.

**Highlights:** Four curriculum options, Audio-supported system, Develops reading fluency, Improves comprehension, Tracks student progress, Spanish reading support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barton Tiles® free?

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

### Is Read Live free?

Read Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Barton Tiles® or Read Live?

Read Live is rated higher. Barton Tiles® averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Read Live averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Barton Tiles® or Read Live have ads?

Neither Barton Tiles® nor Read Live shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Barton Tiles® or Read Live?

Barton Tiles® ships an update every 2 months, and Read Live every 4 months. Most recently, Barton Tiles® was updated on September 12, 2026 and Read Live on June 4, 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.*