Comparison

i vs I Read

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

Head to head
About

i

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i-Lexis is the new, innovative, application designed expressly for iPhone and iPod touch to provide a simple and immediate tool to help children with speech and language disorders. The language is an important, complex capability that is extremely vulnerable, especially during the first years of the growth. Almost all children learn the rules of their language at an early age through use, without formal instruction. The environment itself is also an important factor. Children learn the specific variety of language that the important people around them speak. i-Lexis is very simple and immediate to use. It’s the ideal educative tool and companion to help children with their natural language development. It is designed expressly as support tool for different needs in the matter of verbal communication, including and not limited to: early development communication enhancement, people with speech and language disorder, people with A.S.D. (Autism Spectrum Disorder), etc. It’s possible also to use i-Lexis as simple AAC (Augmentative Alternative Communication) device, to enhance an individual's communication and interaction with their surroundings. Using a “game” approach, i-Lexis will help your children to learn the language in a natural mode. There are various, coloured, environments to explore and your children will learn the words that are typically used in them. Moreover, you have the possibility to create new, personalized, environments. For example, you can take photos of your home, upload to your iPhone, then record your voice and associate it to selected objects in the image. Your children will play and learn the new words listening your voice. Some features of i-Lexis: - expressly and exclusively designed for iPhone. - 265+ preloaded words. All words are recorded by professional speakers (mother tongue), no poor quality speech synthesis voices used! - “Read” and “Syllable/Read slowly” modes. Your kids can listen each word in both modes. - 7 main locations (including “home”, “school”, “events”, etc.) with 40+ sub-locations environments. All with colourful illustrations and pictures. - it's fun for kids of all ages! - simple and immediate user interface. - you can customize the application adding your photos (use the iTunes program or the Camera Connection Kit to import your photos; you can also download them from Internet or shoot directly with the built-in camera of the iPhone) and voices. - engage your children by adding their voice and pictures to personalize their learning experience. - change the content as often as you wish to further develop your child’s learning. - have fun with your kids whilst helping them learn! Thanks for using our products. Feedback and suggestions are always welcome, please write to: support@dighentis.com

About

I Read

This educational app transforms reading into an engaging game for children aged 5-9. It uses fun texts and illustrations across five levels to build reading comprehension skills and confidence. Designed for offline use, it makes learning to read an enjoyable experience without ads or personal data requests.

Highlights
  • Engaging reading games
  • Improves comprehension
  • Five easy-to-use levels
  • Animal-themed readings
  • Offline functionality
  • Kid-friendly design
  • Progress tracking with rewards
Features
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Reading becomes a fun game of discovery in this reading comprehension app designed for kids, no wifi necessary. If bedtime story time is a struggle instead of wholesome family fun, this education app can help teach your child that reading is a game! "I Read" uses engaging texts and eye-catching illustrations to help kids improve their reading comprehension abilities in an enjoyable way. The child's skills and confidence will grow as they succeed in each section of the five, easy-to-use levels. With this education game helping your kids to learn to love reading has never been easier! == BASIC PRIMER GAME == I Read Basic game includes 5 levels: Level 1: The child reads the sentence and chooses the picture it describes. Level 2: The child reads three sentences and chooses which one describes the picture. Levels 3, 4 & 5: At this level the game changes slightly. After reading a short narrative, the child answers five multiple-choice questions. Your child will know they are making progress in the game when every correct answer is rewarded with a fun chime to encourage them to keep reading and learning! By making reading a fun activity you can give your kids a gift that will benefit their education and encourage learning throughout their lives. == ANIMALS GAME == I Read Animals game includes 4 sections with readings about: - Land animals - Aquatic animals - Birds - Reptiles and amphibians After reading each text about animals the child will respond to various questions to rest their reading comprehension. The Animal Collection includes a star rating system for some extra motivation. Kids love reading about animals! It's fun! I READ IS KID-FRIENDLY! - Short stories, fairy tales, and texts about animals your kids will love to read! - No advertisements - No personal information requested - Security feature to access parent section (for setting up users and in-app purchases) - Perfect for car trips and other journeys, can be used offline, no wifi needed. Download I Read now! For questions or suggestions, please write to hello@sierrachica.com More fun, educational apps in www.sierrachica.com

Screenshots

i4 screens
I Read4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: I Read at every 4 months against i's every 42 months. i's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. i sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and I Read sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

i ships an update every 42 months, I Read every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
i versus I Read: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriI Read
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (125 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—125 — better
Update frequencyEvery 42 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size241 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlessandro BenedettiniSierra Chica Software SL

In-app purchases

8 purchases

i

One-time8
  • Unlock English Language$8.99
  • Unlock Spanish Language$8.99
  • Unlock Italian Language$8.99
Show 5 more
  • Unlock Custom Creation$8.99
  • Unlock English Language + Custom Creation$10.99
  • Unlock Spanish Language + Custom Creation$10.99
  • Unlock Italian Language + Custom Creation$10.99
  • Unlock All Languages + Custom Creation$21.99
5 purchases

I Read

One-time5
  • Dinosaurs$4.99
  • Basic primer$4.99
  • Animals$4.99
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  • Countries$4.99
  • All Collections$9.99

Questions

Is i free?
i is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is I Read free?
I Read is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do i or I Read have ads?
Neither i nor I Read shows ads.
Which is updated more often, i or I Read?
i ships an update every 42 months, and I Read every 4 months. Most recently, i was updated on October 14, 2026 and I Read on November 7, 2026.

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