# SplashLearn vs Learn to Read. Reading Games

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Learn to Read. Reading Games at 100% against SplashLearn's 75%. Learn to Read. Reading Games also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). SplashLearn's advantage is ratings volume (32K vs 143) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SplashLearn sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Learn to Read. Reading Games sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Learn to Read. Reading Games holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SplashLearn has 32K ratings behind it against 143, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of SplashLearn's written reviews are positive against 100% of Learn to Read. Reading Games's.

SplashLearn ships an update every 9 days, Learn to Read. Reading Games monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SplashLearn | Learn to Read. Reading Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashlearn-kids-learning-app/id672658828/reviews) | **[4.7 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-to-read-reading-games/id6737346463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 143 |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | — |
| Size | 493 MB | 333 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StudyPad, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/432105528) | [Gamos Mobile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444108949) |

## What reviewers say

### SplashLearn

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

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Grossing · Education, #181 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


### Learn to Read. Reading Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-to-read-reading-games/id6737346463)

This app uses colorful games and activities to teach children phonics, ABCs, and reading skills. Designed by education experts, it adapts to each child's pace, making learning to read an enjoyable and confidence-building adventure.

**Highlights:** Phonics lessons, Interactive storybooks, Educational games, Sight word practice, Letter tracing, Progress tracking, Rewards for achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Learn to Read. Reading Games | $4.99 | per month |
| Learn to Read. Reading Games | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SplashLearn free?

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

### Is Learn to Read. Reading Games free?

Learn to Read. Reading Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SplashLearn or Learn to Read. Reading Games?

Learn to Read. Reading Games is rated higher. SplashLearn averages 4.5 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Learn to Read. Reading Games averages 4.7 from 143 ratings.

### Do SplashLearn or Learn to Read. Reading Games have ads?

Neither SplashLearn nor Learn to Read. Reading Games shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SplashLearn or Learn to Read. Reading Games?

SplashLearn ships an update every 9 days, and Learn to Read. Reading Games monthly. Most recently, SplashLearn was updated on September 25, 2026 and Learn to Read. Reading Games on September 25, 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.*