Comparison

Ripyl vs READ WITH MALCOLM

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

Head to head
About

Ripyl

Features
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Join a vibrant community designed exclusively for high school business and commerce educators. Ripyl is transforming how business and commerce are taught in schools, empowering a generation of learners with real-world skills and entrepreneurial thinking. As a member, you’ll gain access to curriculum-aligned classroom resources and a collaborative community to share ideas, best practices, and support. With cutting-edge resources, a suite of teacher support materials, and engaging student activities, Ripyl seamlessly integrates with your curriculum, as a flexible addition to any classroom that helps unlock creativity and exploration in your students. Teachers and students who use Ripyl recognize the real-life skills they’re developing through hands-on, practical application, leading to enhanced classroom engagement. Inside the app, you’ll find ready-to-use extended challenges, single lesson activities, contemporary case studies, and more! Every resource includes presentation slides, lesson plans, teaching notes, and student worksheets. Search by topic, grade level, or curriculum standards to quickly find the resources you need, saving you time while ensuring classroom success. Whether you’re preparing lessons, discovering new strategies, or connecting with fellow educators, Ripyl provides everything you need to streamline your planning, spark creativity, and transform your teaching. Ready to transform your teaching and make an impact? Join the wave today!

About

READ WITH MALCOLM

This app connects educators passionate about literacy, offering a private network to share resources, best practices, and collaborate on literacy initiatives. It provides tools and community support to inspire young readers and transform literacy outcomes in classrooms.

Highlights
  • Private educator network
  • Literacy resources and programs
  • Topic-based discussion feeds
  • Group chats and collaboration tools
  • Grade-level specific spaces
  • Access to events and symposiums
  • Achievement badges
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READ WITH MALCOLM is the official app of Share the Magic Foundation, created by Super Bowl champion and literacy advocate Malcolm Mitchell. This powerful community is designed for educators who are passionate about literacy, equity, and creating lifelong readers—starting in their classrooms. This private educator network brings together a growing community of over 25,000+ engaged teachers to connect, collaborate, and access free reading resources. Inside, you’ll find topic-based discussion feeds, group chats, and tools to help educators share what’s working—from the READBowl to the READMarathon and everything in between. The app supports Share the Magic Foundation’s mission to inspire young people to read by providing their educators with a space to build relationships, exchange best practices, and get early access to curriculum tools. Whether you're working with elementary, middle, or high school students, you'll find a space dedicated to your classroom level, plus upcoming events like the annual READUniversity virtual symposium. Download READ WITH MALCOLM to: Access exclusive literacy resources and programs like READBowl Join chats and discussions with fellow educators around the world Collaborate by grade level or initiative Stay up-to-date with READUniversity events and symposiums Celebrate achievements and earn badges Be part of a movement transforming literacy outcomes READ WITH MALCOLM is a private, distraction-free space that puts the power of literacy in the hands of passionate educators—no ads, just impact.

Screenshots

Ripyl4 screens
READ WITH MALCOLM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ripyl at weekly against READ WITH MALCOLM's monthly. Ripyl also leads on device support. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ripyl ships an update weekly, READ WITH MALCOLM monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Ripyl versus READ WITH MALCOLM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRipylREAD WITH MALCOLM
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB137 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperRIPYL LIMITEDShare the Magic Foundation, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Ripyl

No in-app purchases

None

READ WITH MALCOLM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ripyl free?
Ripyl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is READ WITH MALCOLM free?
READ WITH MALCOLM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, Ripyl or READ WITH MALCOLM?
Ripyl ships an update weekly, and READ WITH MALCOLM monthly. Most recently, Ripyl was updated on September 26, 2026 and READ WITH MALCOLM on September 13, 2026.

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