Comparison

Reading Eggs vs Attention Hero

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

Head to head
About

Reading Eggs

This program uses interactive games, lessons, and e-books to help children aged 2-13 develop essential reading and math skills. It offers a self-paced learning journey with a motivating reward system and detailed progress reports for parents.

Highlights
  • Interactive reading games
  • Guided reading lessons
  • Over 4,000 e-books
  • Progress tracking dashboard
  • Reward system with golden eggs and pets
  • Self-paced learning modules
Features
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Reading Eggs is the multi-award winning learning program that helps children learn to read. Based on scientific research and designed by experienced elementary teachers, it’s proven to help kids learn to read using interactive reading games, guided reading lessons, fun activities, and over 4,000 e-books. Reading Eggs has already helped over 20 million children worldwide learn to read. Access all our premium learning programs for up to four children: • Reading Eggs Junior (ages 2–4): Toddlers build pre-reading skills such as phonemic awareness and alphabet knowledge with fun activities, games, videos, and read-aloud books. • Reading Eggs (ages 3–7): Children take their first steps in learning to read, covering phonics, sight words, spelling, vocabulary, and comprehension. • Fast Phonics (ages 5–10): A systematic, synthetic phonics program to help emergent and struggling readers build key phonics skills. • Reading Eggspress (ages 7– 13): Continues the learning journey by helping children learn to read for meaning and enjoyment. • Mathseeds (ages 3–9): Develops essential early numeracy skills, covering numbers, measurement, shapes, patterns, and more. ABOUT THE READING EGGS LEARN TO READ APP • TRUSTED: used in over 12,000 schools and trusted by elementary educators. • SELF-PACED: children are matched to the perfect level and progress with self-paced, one-on-one lessons. • HIGHLY MOTIVATING: the reward system consists of golden eggs, collectable pets, and games, motivating children to keep learning. • RESEARCH-BASED: based on scientific research and the most up-to-date learning principles on the most effective way children learn to read. • COMPREHENSIVE: Reading Eggs is a complete learn to read system for children aged 2–13 and covers the five essential components of reading: phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. • PROVEN RESULTS: our hundreds of testimonials, multiple awards, 91% success rate AND money-back guarantee gives you the confidence in knowing that your child will learn to read using the most effective and results-driven online reading curriculum. • SEE REAL PROGRESS: see instant results in your very own parent dashboard and receive detailed progress reports, which show you exactly where your child is improving and where extra attention is needed. • LEARN TO READ ON THE GO! Your child can learn to read anytime, anywhere on a desktop or tablet device. Users must log in with their account details to access Reading Eggs. Min requirements: • Wireless internet connection • iPad (5th Generation), iPad Air 2, iPad Pro 1st Generation • iPad Mini 4 • iPhone - last 5 models of iPhone • OS Version - iOS 15.8+ • An active trial or subscription Recommended devices and iOS version: • Latest iPad, Latest iPad Air, Latest iPad Pro • Latest iPad Mini • Latest iPhone • Latest iOS Version Note: Teacher accounts are currently not supported For assistance or feedback email: info@readingeggs.com More Information: • Up to 4 children are covered under a single family subscription • Each Reading Eggs and Mathseeds subscription provides access to Reading Eggs Junior, Reading Eggs, Fast Phonics, Reading Eggspress and Mathseeds • Each Reading Eggs subscription provides access to Reading Eggs Junior, Reading Eggs, Fast Phonics and Reading Eggspress • The first month of a monthly subscription is free for new customers • Subscriptions renew automatically; your App Store account will be charged unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Cancel anytime in your App Store account settings Privacy Policy: http://readingeggs.com/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: http://readingeggs.com/terms/

About

Attention Hero

This app uses neuroscience-based games and live coaching to help children aged 5-17 improve focus, working memory, and self-regulation. It offers personalized learning plans and progress reports, aiming to build confidence without medication.

Highlights
  • Neuroscience-based games
  • Live expert coaching
  • Personalized learning plans
  • Progress reports
  • Focus and memory improvement
  • Self-regulation training
Features
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Attention Hero™ is a fun brain gaming app and live coaching platform created by parents, neuroscientists, and educators to solve the world’s growing attention-span crisis. Attention Hero helps children ages 5–17 strengthen focus, working memory, and self-regulation by blending award-winning neuroscience technology, expert live coaching by licensed educators, and games that kids actually love. Trusted by 100,000+ families, Attention Hero helps kids and teens focus better, learn faster, and build lifelong confidence — without medication (drug-free) or stress. Play Fun Games Kids and teens play neuroscience-based digital games proven to improve attention, working memory, and impulse control—all while having fun. Live Expert Coaching Certified coaches guide your child through 1-on-1 weekly video sessions, helping them stay motivated, build healthy habits, and feel confident. Clinical-Grade Results 93% of children show measurable improvement in attention within 30 days. Why Parents Love It • Personalized learning plans and experiences with real-time progress reports • 15-minute daily lessons fit seamlessly into home and school routines • Supports all attention types, including ADHD and related challenges Attention Hero™ — Scientifically Proven. Kid-Approved. Helping every child unlock stronger focus, greater confidence, and a brighter future.

Screenshots

Reading Eggs4 screens
Attention Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Attention Hero at 100% against Reading Eggs's 55%. Attention Hero also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Reading Eggs's advantage is ratings volume (7.5K vs 4) and chart position (#83 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support 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. Reading Eggs sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Attention Hero asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Attention Hero holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading Eggs has 7.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Reading Eggs's written reviews are positive against 100% of Attention Hero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reading Eggs ships an update every 4 weeks, Attention Hero weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Reading Eggs versus Attention Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReading EggsAttention Hero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.5K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.5K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#83 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlake eLearningParentof Solutions Pvt Ltd.

Customer experience

Reading Eggs

All ratings7,502 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews927 reviews
Positive54.7%
Neutral12.2%
Negative33.1%

Attention Hero

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Reading Eggs

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Attention Hero

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Reading Eggs

Subscriptions4
  • Reading Eggs Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Reading Eggs+Mathseeds Monthly1 Month trial$13.991 Month
  • Reading Eggs Yearly$69.991 Year
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  • Reading Eggs+Mathseeds Yearly$99.991 Year
None

Attention Hero

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reading Eggs free?
Reading Eggs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Attention Hero free?
Attention Hero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reading Eggs or Attention Hero?
Attention Hero is rated higher. Reading Eggs averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while Attention Hero averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Reading Eggs or Attention Hero have ads?
Neither Reading Eggs nor Attention Hero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reading Eggs or Attention Hero?
Reading Eggs ships an update every 4 weeks, and Attention Hero weekly. Most recently, Reading Eggs was updated on November 11, 2026 and Attention Hero on November 5, 2026.

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