# TestNav vs PowerTools for Reading

The clearest difference is rating: PowerTools for Reading at 5.0 against TestNav's 1.6. PowerTools for Reading also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). TestNav's advantage is ratings volume (104 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PowerTools for Reading holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TestNav has 104 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TestNav ships an update every 8 months, PowerTools for Reading monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TestNav | PowerTools for Reading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/testnav/id818779127/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powertools-for-reading/id1037532066/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **104** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 23.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pearson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732560308) | [Tools of the Mind](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633291513) |

## What reviewers say

### TestNav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/testnav/id818779127)

This application provides a secure and reliable platform for delivering educational tests online. It ensures test items are presented consistently across devices.

**Highlights:** Secure test delivery, Reliable online platform, Consistent test item presentation, iOS device compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App is available for iPad
- 👍 Some users find it easy to use
- 👍 Some users find it helpful for school
- 👍 Some users find it 'super good' or 'amazing'

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 App is described as 'trash' or 'garbage'
- 😞 Frequent crashes and bugs reported
- 😞 Users experience extreme boredom and frustration
- 😞 App is perceived as a waste of time
- 😞 Some users report it 'never works'

**Reported bugs**

- Open response boxes never work properly
- Drag and drop not working
- Permission errors for speech, mic, etc.
- App crashes all the time
- App doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Way to lower brightness
- Actual Dark Mode
- Allow access to Accessibility Shortcuts menu during testing
- Enable/disable inverted colors during testing
- Enable zoom during testing


### PowerTools for Reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powertools-for-reading/id1037532066)

This literacy platform uses research-backed methods to help children in kindergarten through third grade develop reading skills. It integrates science content with an intelligent scaffolding system and provides teachers with data to track progress and personalize instruction.

**Highlights:** Literacy learning platform, Neuroscience-based approach, Intelligent scaffolding system, Integrated science content, Executive functions practice, Teacher dashboard with analytics, Personalized feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TestNav free?

TestNav is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PowerTools for Reading free?

PowerTools for Reading is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TestNav or PowerTools for Reading?

PowerTools for Reading is rated higher. TestNav averages 1.6 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while PowerTools for Reading averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do TestNav or PowerTools for Reading have ads?

Neither TestNav nor PowerTools for Reading shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TestNav or PowerTools for Reading?

TestNav ships an update every 8 months, and PowerTools for Reading monthly. Most recently, TestNav was updated on November 1, 2026 and PowerTools for Reading on November 2, 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.*