# Read 21 Jumpstart vs Word Wilds

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Word Wilds at none against Read 21 Jumpstart's 1. Read 21 Jumpstart's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Read 21 Jumpstart sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Word Wilds asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Read 21 Jumpstart against 5.0 for Word Wilds. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Read 21 Jumpstart | Word Wilds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-21-jumpstart/id6745806435/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-wilds/id6760439249/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **6** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 102 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Read 21, Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685163270) | [RICHARD ANDREW KLUGE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884484075) |

## What reviewers say

### Read 21 Jumpstart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-21-jumpstart/id6745806435)

Master reading fundamentals in 21 days with this app. It uses phonics and decoding strategies, with speech recognition for instant feedback. Suitable for all ages, from elementary kids to adults and ESL learners.

**Highlights:** Phonics and decoding strategies, Speech recognition with instant feedback, Timed reading challenges, Science of Reading methodology, Suitable for all ages, ESL friendly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Read21: Jumpstart | $4.99 | per month |


### Word Wilds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-wilds/id6760439249)

This app helps children practice spelling words through engaging games and study modes. Parents can easily input weekly spelling lists, and kids can learn independently with features like text-to-speech and interactive tests. It's designed for all grade levels and works offline without requiring accounts or subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Enter up to 20 spelling words weekly, Automatic word saving, Text-to-speech pronunciation, Interactive 'Feed the Critter' game, Flashcard study mode, Full practice spelling tests, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Read 21 Jumpstart free?

Read 21 Jumpstart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Word Wilds free?

Word Wilds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Read 21 Jumpstart or Word Wilds?

Read 21 Jumpstart and Word Wilds are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do Read 21 Jumpstart or Word Wilds have ads?

Neither Read 21 Jumpstart nor Word Wilds shows ads.

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