# A1 English vs SmartReader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A1 English at none against SmartReader's 4. SmartReader's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartReader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. A1 English asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | A1 English | SmartReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Size | 77 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [sathaporn khwannakorn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003890034) | [Vladyslav Zymovskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794729312) |

## What reviewers say

### A1 English

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a1-english-50-reading-stories/id6761079249)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SmartReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartreader-learn-english/id6794729310)

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Reader | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium AI+ | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Reader | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium AI+ | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A1 English free?

A1 English is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SmartReader free?

SmartReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do A1 English or SmartReader have ads?

A1 English shows ads; SmartReader does not.

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