# Starfall vs Reading Eggs

The clearest difference is rating: Reading Eggs at 4.7 against Starfall's 4.1. Reading Eggs also leads on chart position (#111 vs unranked). Starfall's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 55%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Starfall sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month and Reading Eggs sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reading Eggs holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.3K and 7.3K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Starfall's written reviews are positive against 55% of Reading Eggs's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Starfall ships an update every 2 months, Reading Eggs every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Starfall | Reading Eggs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starfall/id707189889/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-eggs-learn-to-read/id726696040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.3K | **7.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.7% of reviews** | 54.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#111** |
| Size | 155 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Starfall Education Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771099820) | [Blake eLearning](https://appshunter.io/developer/530378341) |

## What reviewers say

### Starfall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starfall/id707189889)

This app offers engaging reading and math activities for children from preschool to 5th grade. It features games, songs, and interactive lessons designed by educators to support early literacy and numeracy skills. The platform also includes accessibility features for children with impairments.

**Highlights:** Reading phonics and fluency, Math concepts and operations, Interactive games and songs, Accessibility features, Sequential learning objectives, Holiday activities and sing-alongs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starfall Monthly | $5.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and fun learning
- 🎨 Engaging activities and games
- 🧠 Helps with reading, math, and more
- 🌟 Nostalgic childhood memories
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for kids of all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free content, requires subscription
- 🔒 Difficulty managing parental controls
- 🐛 Technical issues like crashes and freezes
- 📱 Compatibility problems on mobile devices
- 🔍 Repetitive content and lack of updates

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and trouble logging in
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices
- Glitches in specific games and activities
- Compatibility problems with newer OS versions
- Incorrect pronunciation of numbers and dates

**Requested features**

- Add more advanced content for older kids
- Improve accessibility for visually impaired users
- Provide offline mode for use without internet
- Allow customization of character and settings
- Integrate with other educational platforms


### Reading Eggs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-eggs-learn-to-read/id726696040)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This program helps children aged 2-13 develop reading and math skills through interactive games, lessons, and e-books. It offers a comprehensive curriculum based on scientific research, designed by educators to foster phonics, comprehension, and numeracy.

**Highlights:** Interactive reading games, Guided reading lessons, Over 4,000 e-books, Phonics and comprehension focus, Early numeracy skills, Progress tracking dashboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reading Eggs Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Reading Eggs+Mathseeds Monthly | $13.99 | per month |
| Reading Eggs Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Reading Eggs+Mathseeds Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for learning
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 💡 Helpful for homeschooling
- 🚀 Effective for teaching reading
- 👍 Motivating with rewards and progress tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🐛 Sound cuts out randomly
- 🐛 Glitchy performance on some devices
- 🐛 Placement tests don't always accurately assess level
- 🐛 Inability to correct mistakes in some activities

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account problems
- Incompatibility with certain iOS versions
- Lessons not saving progress properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to disable background music
- More content for older kids
- Improved multi-user management
- Offline mode for lessons
- Better integration with school curriculum


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Starfall free?

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

### Is Reading Eggs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Starfall or Reading Eggs?

Reading Eggs is rated higher. Starfall averages 4.1 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Reading Eggs averages 4.7 from 7.3K ratings.

### Do Starfall or Reading Eggs have ads?

Neither Starfall nor Reading Eggs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Starfall or Reading Eggs?

Starfall ships an update every 2 months, and Reading Eggs every 4 weeks. Most recently, Starfall was updated on September 24, 2026 and Reading Eggs on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*