# Buzz 'n' Read! (AAE version) vs English for Absolute Beginners

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Buzz 'n' Read! (AAE version) at 5 against English for Absolute Beginners's 1. English for Absolute Beginners's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Buzz 'n' Read! (AAE version) against 5.0 for English for Absolute Beginners. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buzz 'n' Read! (AAE version) has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buzz 'n' Read! (AAE version) | English for Absolute Beginners |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzz-n-read-aae-version/id6467690799/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-for-absolute-beginners/id6739135093/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 298 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JLI AppStudio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662164035) | [Ashvin Kevadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756324971) |

## What reviewers say

### Buzz 'n' Read! (AAE version)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzz-n-read-aae-version/id6467690799)

This app helps beginner readers, particularly Black children, learn to read using stories that reflect their dialect and culture. It features speech recognition to listen to children read aloud and provides interactive lessons on letter sounds, word building, and story reading.

**Highlights:** Stories in African-American English, Speech recognition for reading practice, Interactive letter sound games, Word building exercises, Read-along stories with illustrations, Child narrator for instructions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### English for Absolute Beginners

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-for-absolute-beginners/id6739135093)

This app offers an engaging and interactive way to learn English for beginners and young learners. It features vibrant visuals, captivating games, and pronunciation practice to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening skills.

**Highlights:** Pronunciation assistance, User-friendly navigation, Fun mini-games, Comprehensive learning categories, Visual learning aids, Native-speaker pronunciation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buzz 'n' Read! (AAE version) free?

Buzz 'n' Read! (AAE version) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is English for Absolute Beginners free?

English for Absolute Beginners is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Buzz 'n' Read! (AAE version) or English for Absolute Beginners?

Buzz 'n' Read! (AAE version) and English for Absolute Beginners are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Buzz 'n' Read! (AAE version) or English for Absolute Beginners have ads?

Neither Buzz 'n' Read! (AAE version) nor English for Absolute Beginners shows ads.

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