Comparison

Readsy vs Reading Bees

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

Head to head
About

Readsy

This app helps you read a little bit every day, with books structured for year-long reading. You can download books within the app and sync them via iCloud. The format is open, allowing users to create and share their own reading content.

Highlights
  • Daily reading schedule
  • Year-long book formatting
  • In-app book downloads
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Custom book creation
  • Open JSON data format
Features
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Readsy is designed to help you read something every day. Currently there are three books to choose from, with more on the way. Each book is formatted to be read over the course of an entire year. The data format is open and is plain old JSON, so you can create and share your own books to read in a year. Version 4 of Readsy is completely redesigned to work with iOS 18 and higher. Version 4 has the following changes: Books can be downloaded from within the app. Books can be kept locally, or you can use iCloud to keep things in sync. Reading can be started at any time, not just at the beginning of the year. The file format has been redesigned to be more structured.

About

Reading Bees

This app helps nurture early reading skills with personalized tips, video playlists, and resources. It connects families to local reading programs, libraries, and community events based on their ZIP code.

Highlights
  • Personalized reading tips
  • Video playlists
  • Local program discovery
  • Family profiles
  • Push notifications
  • UI improvements
Features
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Reading Bees helps families build strong early reading habits through expert-guided resources, personalized recommendations, and local community connections. Developed with input from pediatricians and educators, Reading Bees provides age-appropriate reading tips, curated video playlists, literacy resources, and support tools designed to help children develop a lifelong love of reading. FEATURES • Personalized Reading Guidance Receive science-based reading recommendations tailored to your child’s age and developmental stage. • Family Profiles Add multiple children and customize the experience for each young reader in your family. • Reading Rewards & Progress Tracking Track achievements and milestones as your child grows and develops new reading skills. • English & Spanish Support Instantly switch between English and Spanish throughout the entire app, including educational content, resources, and recommendations. • Local Resources Discover libraries, reading programs, literacy events, and community resources available in your area. • Notifications & Updates Stay informed about new resources, reading opportunities, and important updates. • Beautiful Modern Experience Enjoy our redesigned SwiftUI interface featuring a smooth, modern navigation experience that makes exploring Reading Bees easier than ever. • Support Networks Connect with services and organizations that support children and families facing reading challenges. Reading Bees is designed to help parents feel confident and supported while creating meaningful reading moments with their children. Download Reading Bees today and start building stronger readers, one story at a time.

Screenshots

Readsy4 screens
Reading Bees4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Reading Bees at 5.0 against Readsy's 1.0. Reading Bees also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reading Bees holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Readsy's written reviews are positive against 67% of Reading Bees's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Readsy ships an update every 12 months, Reading Bees every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Readsy versus Reading Bees: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadsyReading Bees
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.118.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeremy BrooksReading Bees, LLC

Customer experience

Readsy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Reading Bees

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Readsy

No in-app purchases

None

Reading Bees

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Readsy free?
Readsy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reading Bees free?
Reading Bees is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Readsy or Reading Bees?
Reading Bees is rated higher. Readsy averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Reading Bees averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Readsy or Reading Bees have ads?
Neither Readsy nor Reading Bees shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Readsy or Reading Bees?
Readsy ships an update every 12 months, and Reading Bees every 2 months. Most recently, Readsy was updated on October 2, 2026 and Reading Bees on October 7, 2026.

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