Smolleys vs Early Readers Lab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smolleys
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Smolleys is a money management and financial education app for kids aged 5-18 years old. Kids can play money quizzes, save ,spend, and invest money earned from completing house chores assigned to them by their parents.
Early Readers Lab
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The Early Readers Lab is a community dedicated to unlocking your child's genius through the power of reading. It includes a Starter Kit with workbooks, storybooks, a book journal, bookmarks, a game card, and stationery. Your child will participate in a 21-Day Challenge and a 90-Day Readathon Challenge, supported by recorded videos, a Super Reader Contest, 24/7 community support, and one-on-one facilitator access. The program also offers certification and learning through stories, games, and fun. With live coaching sessions twice a week, lifetime community membership, and instant access to resources, the Early Readers Lab ensures guaranteed progress in your child's reading skills.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smolleys at none against Early Readers Lab's 1. Smolleys also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Early Readers Lab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smolleys asks for nothing beyond the download.
Smolleys ships an update fortnightly, Early Readers Lab every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smolleys | Early Readers Lab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 183 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TUZAPAY LIMITED | TagMango Inc |
In-app purchases
Smolleys
No in-app purchases
Early Readers Lab
- Book Club Membership: One Time$9.99
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