# theFirstMessage vs ReadUnlock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: theFirstMessage at none against ReadUnlock's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReadUnlock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. theFirstMessage asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | theFirstMessage | ReadUnlock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readunlock-read-to-unlock/id6782511078/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 59 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denys Matviienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895780715) | [Sujal Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782511080) |

## What reviewers say

### theFirstMessage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thefirstmessage/id6764438319)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ReadUnlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readunlock-read-to-unlock/id6782511078)

This app encourages children to read by linking screen time to reading goals. Parents set daily reading targets and choose which apps to lock. Once the child completes their reading, their chosen apps unlock.

**Highlights:** Set daily reading goals, Lock and unlock apps, Library of 160+ illustrated stories, Comprehension quizzes, Read-aloud narration, Interactive reading buddies, PIN-protected parent settings

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReadUnlock Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| ReadUnlock Pro (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is theFirstMessage free?

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

### Is ReadUnlock free?

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

### Do theFirstMessage or ReadUnlock have ads?

Neither theFirstMessage nor ReadUnlock shows ads.

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