# SplashLearn vs Readability

The clearest difference is monetization model: SplashLearn at free with in-app purchases against Readability's subscription. SplashLearn also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 56%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SplashLearn sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Readability sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SplashLearn against 4.6 for Readability. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32K and 24K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of SplashLearn's written reviews are positive against 56% of Readability's.

SplashLearn ships an update every 9 days, Readability fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SplashLearn | Readability |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashlearn-kids-learning-app/id672658828/reviews) | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readability-learn-to-read/id1477213383/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 24K |
| Positive reviews | **74.6% of reviews** | 55.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | #196 |
| Size | 493 MB | 264 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StudyPad, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/432105528) | [e4site Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477213382) |

## What reviewers say

### SplashLearn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashlearn-kids-learning-app/id672658828)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Grossing · Education, #169 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

This app offers curriculum-aligned math and reading lessons for children aged 2-11 through interactive games, books, and activities. It adapts to each child's learning level, providing personalized support and challenges to build foundational skills and confidence.

**Highlights:** Curriculum-aligned math and reading lessons, Interactive learning games and activities, Personalized learning paths, Progress tracking for parents, 4000+ games, books, and challenges, Safe, ad-free environment

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SplashLearn Membership Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| SplashLearn Membership Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| SplashLearn Membership Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| SplashLearn Membership Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| SplashLearn Solo - Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| SplashLearn Membership 3-Month | $23.99 | per 3 months |
| SplashLearn Membership Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| SplashLearn Solo - Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| SplashLearn Membership Yearly | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging learning experience
- 💡 Effective for reinforcing math and reading skills
- 🚀 Constant updates and progress reports
- 👍 Motivating reward system with coins and achievements
- 💡 Personalized learning paths and curriculum

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Technical issues like crashes, freezing, and loading problems
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Difficulty canceling subscription
- 🤔 Limited free access, forces paid subscription
- 🤔 Repetitive content and lack of variety in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Progress not saving properly
- Incorrect answers being marked as correct
- Profiles not working or logging out unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More advanced content for higher grade levels
- Option to turn off answers and allow more time for students
- Improved sync between app and web versions
- Better customer support and responsiveness


### Readability

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readability-learn-to-read/id1477213383)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app uses AI-powered voice technology to provide personalized reading tutoring for children. It listens as kids read aloud, offers pronunciation correction, and assesses comprehension through interactive questions. The app also builds vocabulary and allows parents to track progress.

**Highlights:** AI-powered voice recognition for reading practice, Real-time pronunciation correction, Interactive voice-based comprehension questions, Personalized vocabulary lists, Parent dashboard for progress tracking, Engaging grade-level stories with illustrations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Readability Tutor | $19.99 | per month |
| Readability Tutor Annual | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for struggling readers
- 🚀 Improves reading fluency
- 💡 Engaging for kids
- 👍 Useful data and progress tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Voice recognition issues
- 🐛 Inaccurate comprehension tests
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Glitchy performance

**Reported bugs**

- App charges for free trial
- Subscription cancellation issues
- Inconsistent app behavior
- Compatibility problems on some devices

**Requested features**

- More customization options for text and background
- Improved voice recognition accuracy
- Expanded book selection
- Better comprehension testing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SplashLearn free?

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

### Is Readability free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SplashLearn or Readability?

Readability is rated higher. SplashLearn averages 4.5 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Readability averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.

### Do SplashLearn or Readability have ads?

Neither SplashLearn nor Readability shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SplashLearn or Readability?

SplashLearn ships an update every 9 days, and Readability fortnightly. Most recently, SplashLearn was updated on September 24, 2026 and Readability on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SplashLearn or Readability?

SplashLearn currently peaks at #73 in the App Store charts, and Readability at #196. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*