Reader Meter vs In the Field AR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Reader Meter
Assess a child's reading fluency and accuracy using any book or passage. Upload text via camera, mark errors as they read, and get instant calculations for accuracy and fluency. Connect to a web app for student management and error analysis.
- Oral Reading Fluency (ORF) assessment
- Camera text upload
- Error marking during reading
- Automatic accuracy and fluency calculation
- Web app integration for student management
- Error analysis for instructional insights
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Your Oral Reading Fluency (ORF) app. Now you can quickly assess the accuracy and fluency of a child/student's reading with just about any book or passage. Use the camera to upload the text of choice. Make any needed edits (removing page numbers, etc.). Then listen as your student or child reads the text, marking errors as they go. When you mark the end of the reading, the app automatically calculates the accuracy and fluency. No need to pull out a timer or calculator. Connect with the web app to add students and see an error analysis to help inform your next instruction.
In the Field AR
Explore and photograph realistic wildlife in augmented reality. Discover animals in various environments and learn fascinating facts about them. Designed for museum visitors to enhance their experience.
- Discover animals in AR
- Photograph wildlife
- Explore 3D animal models
- Learn fascinating facts
- Complete field log
- Interactive museum exhibit enhancement
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Step into the role of a wildlife photographer! In the Field AR takes you on a digital trek to discover and learn more about the world’s amazing wildlife. Designed for visitors to the Museum of Exploration , this interactive app brings Courtyard planters and exhibits to life through the power of augmented reality. KEY FEATURES • Discover Animals in AR: Watch as stunningly realistic wildlife appears right before your eyes in the Courtyard. Encounter species in six environments across five continents from the tropical forest to the polar ice • Become a photographer: Track and photograph animals throughout the Courtyard to complete your field log. • Explore 3D Models: Get up close with detailed animals inspired by real-world wildlife research and National Geographic expeditions. • Learn Fascinating Facts: Observe animal movements and interact with educational content designed to inspire curiosity about the natural world. Step into the shoes of a National Geographic Explorer and see the world from a whole new perspective. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Download the app before your visit or via the museum's guest WIFI. 2. Head to the Museum of Exploration Courtyard. 3. Launch the app, scan the QR code in the Courtyard and follow the prompts to start your expedition! 4. Snap photos of the animals in their environment and use the Field Log to track your progress. Download today and begin your journey! National Geographic Museum of Exploration - Courtyard 1600 M Street NW Washington, D.C. 20036
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: In the Field AR at Free against Reader Meter's $4.00. In the Field AR also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support 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
In the Field AR is free to download; Reader Meter costs $4.00 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Reader Meter ships an update every 6 months, In the Field AR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reader Meter | In the Field AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.00 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 246 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Savannah Ngo | National Geographic Society |
Customer experience
Reader Meter
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In-app purchases
Reader Meter
No in-app purchases
In the Field AR
No in-app purchases
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