Reading Eggs vs PACmeFUNd
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
PACmeFUNd
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School fundraisers shouldn't mean cash envelopes, paper forms, and spreadsheet chaos. PACmeFUNd brings your PAC's fundraisers online — from event creation to delivery day. HOW IT WORKS 1. PAC organizers create fundraiser events with products, pricing, specs, and ordering deadlines. 2. Parents browse events, select items for their students, and pay securely with Apple Pay or credit card. 3. Volunteers scan student QR codes on event day to mark items as delivered — instantly. BUILT FOR ORGANIZERS • Reusable product library — set up once, reuse across events • Multi-day events with per-date products, specs, and cutoffs • Auto-generated vendor order forms sent with one tap • Printable distribution lists grouped by classroom • Real-time financial reporting — revenue, costs, and profit as orders come in • Built-in volunteer account for delivery-day helpers • Support for external-link events when vendors have their own ordering BUILT FOR PARENTS • Browse and order from your phone in seconds • Pay securely with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or credit card • Push notifications for new events and ordering reminders • Assign items to multiple students across different schools • Cancel and get a full refund before the ordering cutoff BUILT FOR YOUR SCHOOL • No setup fees. No monthly fees. • Only a small platform fee and card processing fee, deducted automatically • Net proceeds remitted via Interac e-Transfer to your PAC • Works for elementary, middle, and high schools From movie nights and pizza days to wrapping paper drives and spirit wear — PACmeFUNd handles the busywork so your PAC can focus on what matters. Fund the Fun. Build the Future.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PACmeFUNd at none against Reading Eggs's 4. PACmeFUNd also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 weeks). Reading Eggs's advantage is chart position (#110 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Reading Eggs sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PACmeFUNd asks for nothing beyond the download.
Reading Eggs ships an update every 4 weeks, PACmeFUNd every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reading Eggs | PACmeFUNd |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #110 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blake eLearning | GRANDVIEW INFOTECH INC. |
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
PACmeFUNd
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Reading Eggs
- 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
PACmeFUNd
No in-app purchases
Questions
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