Comparison

My Readologist vs SimpleMath

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

Head to head
About

My Readologist

This app uses a science-of-reading approach to teach children how to read. It offers a structured, syllable-by-syllable method with instant AI feedback across six interactive levels. It aims to build foundational reading skills and confidence for both beginning and struggling readers.

Highlights
  • Science-of-reading methodology
  • Syllable-by-syllable learning
  • Instant AI-powered feedback
  • Six interactive learning levels
  • Decodable text and practice activities
  • Progress tracking
Features
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My Readologist is a science-of-reading–based app that teaches kids to read with clarity and confidence. Using a structured, syllable-by-syllable approach, learners discover how words work instead of guessing — and they get instant AI-powered feedback to support accurate decoding at every step. Kids move through six interactive levels that build mastery of all syllable types using engaging lessons, decodable text, and playful practice activities. Every response is evaluated in real time so learners know right away when they’re on track. Whether you’re supporting a beginning reader or helping a striving reader build essential foundational skills, My Readologist makes reading finally make sense. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: Title: Monthly Subscription Length: 1 Month Price: $9.99 per month Title: 6-Month Subscription Length: 6 Months Price: $49.99 per 6 months Title: Yearly Subscription Length: 1 Year Price: $99.99 per year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://myreadologist.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Sound track: Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov from Pixabay

About

SimpleMath

Features
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SimpleMath — Kids Math is a bilingual learning app for children ages 6–8. Children can learn in English or Chinese with clear visual models, short practice rounds, gentle review, daily challenges, and collectible stickers. The free learning path starts with counting, comparison, and number bonds. SimpleMath Premium gives families access to every math world, both languages, and future content. Premium features are shown only after a parent completes an adult math check. • Learn, practice, and review with clear math visuals • Solve Grade 1 word problems with object boards that show how quantities fit together • Build number sense, operations, time, measurement, fractions, decimals, geometry, data, probability, and reasoning • Switch between English and Chinese at any time • Optional spoken support and on-device learning progress • No ads, accounts, analytics, or data collection • Follow the Lantern Trail: a story journey across six illustrated worlds where every practice round changes the adventure • Grown-ups can preview any lesson, see a curriculum map with learning insights, print practice sheets, and set up to six child profiles • Explore the Math Lab: 60+ hands-on animations that open with each world, all offline Subscription terms (United States): SimpleMath Premium Monthly is $4.99 per month. SimpleMath Premium Annual includes a 7-day free trial, then costs $29.99 per year. SimpleMath Premium Lifetime is a one-time $59.99 purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Prices may vary by storefront. Privacy Policy: https://williamjiamin.github.io/simplemath-support/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

My Readologist4 screens
SimpleMath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: My Readologist at 15.0 against SimpleMath's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. My Readologist sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and SimpleMath sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Readologist ships an update every 3 months, SimpleMath every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
My Readologist versus SimpleMath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy ReadologistSimpleMath
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size260 MB438 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMy Readologist, LLC立派 汪

In-app purchases

3 purchases

My Readologist

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • 6 Month$49.996 Months
  • Yearly$99.991 Year
3 purchases

SimpleMath

Subscriptions2
  • SimpleMath Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • SimpleMath Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • SimpleMath Premium Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is My Readologist free?
My Readologist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SimpleMath free?
SimpleMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do My Readologist or SimpleMath have ads?
Neither My Readologist nor SimpleMath shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Readologist or SimpleMath?
My Readologist ships an update every 3 months, and SimpleMath every 6 weeks. Most recently, My Readologist was updated on October 2, 2026 and SimpleMath on October 1, 2026.

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