# Spelling Hangman vs Readability

The clearest difference is price: Readability at Free against Spelling Hangman's $1.99. Readability also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). Spelling Hangman's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Readability is free to download; Spelling Hangman costs $1.99 up front. Readability sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Spelling Hangman asks for nothing beyond the download.

Readability holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readability has 25K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Spelling Hangman's written reviews are positive against 56% of Readability's.

Spelling Hangman ships an update every 5 months, Readability fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spelling Hangman | Readability |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-hangman/id795720011/reviews) | **[4.6 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readability-learn-to-read/id1477213383/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | **55.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 7 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emma Mills](https://appshunter.io/developer/795720014) | [e4site Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477213382) |

## What reviewers say

### Spelling Hangman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-hangman/id795720011)

Practice school spelling lists with a fun, customizable hangman-style game. Parents and teachers can create custom word lists with audio, and students can practice spelling using a keyboard. The app offers 'sneaky peeks' as hints, saving high scores for replayability.

**Highlights:** Create custom spelling lists, Record audio for words, Password-protected lists, Hangman-style gameplay, Sneaky peek hint system, High score saving, Share tests between devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Readability

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readability-learn-to-read/id1477213383)

This app uses AI-powered voice technology to provide personalized reading tutoring for children. It listens as kids read aloud, offers pronunciation correction, and assesses comprehension through interactive questions. The app also builds vocabulary and allows parents to track progress.

**Highlights:** AI-powered voice recognition for reading practice, Real-time pronunciation correction, Interactive voice-based comprehension questions, Personalized vocabulary lists, Parent dashboard for progress tracking, Engaging grade-level stories with illustrations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Readability Tutor | $19.99 | per month |
| Readability Tutor Annual | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for struggling readers
- 🚀 Improves reading fluency
- 💡 Engaging for kids
- 👍 Useful data and progress tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Voice recognition issues
- 🐛 Inaccurate comprehension tests
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Glitchy performance

**Reported bugs**

- App charges for free trial
- Subscription cancellation issues
- Inconsistent app behavior
- Compatibility problems on some devices

**Requested features**

- More customization options for text and background
- Improved voice recognition accuracy
- Expanded book selection
- Better comprehension testing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spelling Hangman free?

Spelling Hangman costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Readability free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spelling Hangman or Readability?

Readability is rated higher. Spelling Hangman averages 2.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Readability averages 4.6 from 25K ratings.

### Do Spelling Hangman or Readability have ads?

Neither Spelling Hangman nor Readability shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spelling Hangman or Readability?

Spelling Hangman ships an update every 5 months, and Readability fortnightly. Most recently, Spelling Hangman was updated on October 21, 2026 and Readability on November 1, 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.*