Comparison

Fluency vs Reading Forge

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

Head to head
About

Fluency

Features
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1 in 10 people has dyslexia. Reading should not feel like a daily struggle. Fluency is a dyslexia reading app designed to make text clearer, easier, and more accessible. Built for individuals with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences, Fluency transforms how you read documents, books, and printed pages. Completely free. No subscription. No ads. Zero data collected. Everything stays on your device. Designed for Dyslexia Dyslexia-Friendly Font Convert text into a format optimized for dyslexic readers using specially designed dyslexia fonts. OCR Text Scanner Use your camera to scan printed pages or upload images from your gallery. Fluency instantly converts them into readable digital text. Text to Speech Support Listen while you read. Helpful for dyslexia and ADHD readers who benefit from multi-sensory learning. Import Documents Open text from Files and other apps to read comfortably in a dyslexia-friendly layout. Dark and Light Modes Customize your reading experience to reduce eye strain and improve focus. Save and Revisit Text Store scanned documents and revisit them anytime. Your reading materials stay organized and accessible. Built for Accessibility Fluency supports: Dyslexia readers ADHD learners Students with learning disabilities Anyone who needs reading support Unlike many OCR scanner apps or reading apps, Fluency focuses specifically on accessibility reading tools โ€” not just text conversion. Why Fluency? Most dyslexia apps charge monthly subscriptions. Fluency is free forever โ€” because accessibility should not come at a cost. No tracking. No data collection. No hidden upgrades. Just a simple, powerful dyslexia reader app that helps you read with confidence. Whether you need a dyslexia font app, an OCR scanner app, a reading helper for school, or a supportive tool for everyday documents, Fluency makes reading easier. Download Fluency today and experience a reading app built for accessibility. Privacy Policy: https://mywellbeing.me/fluency/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://mywellbeing.me/fluency/terms-of-service/

About

Reading Forge

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Words are forged, not memorized. Reading Forge turns learning to read into a warm fantasy craft game. Your child is an apprentice smith, and every phonics skill they master lets them shape letters, sounds, and words into artifacts, tools, and stories. It's explicit, structured-literacy instruction, inspired by the Orton-Gillingham approach, built for beginning readers, kids with dyslexia, tutors, and homeschoolers. WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE IT - Decoding, not memorizing: kids build words from sounds, so they can read words they've never seen. - Multisensory: see it, hear it, say it, and write it with finger or Apple Pencil. - Calm and kind: no ads, no punishing timers, no red X's. - Works offline, on-device. Nothing about your child leaves the iPad. - Starts at the right level with a short placement trial and tracks every skill. A COMPLETE READING JOURNEY Ten regions of the Smithing Lands take kids from first letter sounds and short vowels, through digraphs, blends, magic e, vowel teams, and r-controlled vowels, all the way to syllables and word parts - roughly Pre-K through grade 4, one skill at a time. PLAY THAT TEACHES Build Words, Vowel Valley, Write It, Sound Boxes, Word Chains, and more, plus a Story Vault of decodable readers unlocked as kids progress. FOR GROWN-UPS A parental-gated Guild Office with progress reports, assignments, and a recording booth to use a familiar voice for sounds and words. FREE TO START The first regions - letters, short vowels, and blends - are free forever. A subscription unlocks the full curriculum: $4.99/month or $39.99/year, with a 7-day free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple account settings. Reading Forge is inspired by the Orton-Gillingham approach to structured literacy. It is not an Orton-Gillingham certified or affiliated program. Reading Forge Full Access โ€” auto-renewing subscription. Unlocks all 10 lands and every practice game. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://aceschools.org/reading-forge/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Fluency4 screens
Reading Forge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fluency at none against Reading Forge's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Reading Forge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Fluency asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Fluency versus Reading Forge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFluencyReading Forge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPurnima RajBrannon Fissette

In-app purchases

None

Fluency

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Reading Forge

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Reading Forge7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Fluency free?
Fluency is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reading Forge free?
Reading Forge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fluency or Reading Forge have ads?
Neither Fluency nor Reading Forge shows ads.

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