# Read Live vs MatchTime Lite

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Read Live at none against MatchTime Lite's 1. Read Live also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 14 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MatchTime Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Read Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

Read Live ships an update every 4 months, MatchTime Lite every 14 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Read Live | MatchTime Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-live/id821028327/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.3 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Read Naturally, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/465317542) | [Attainment Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/403989333) |

## What reviewers say

### Read Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-live/id821028327)

This app provides a structured, audio-supported system to improve reading fluency, phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension for learners of all ages. It offers access to four distinct curriculum options, including support for Spanish readers, and tracks student progress across devices. A Read Live account is required to use the program.

**Highlights:** Four curriculum options, Audio-supported system, Develops reading fluency, Improves comprehension, Tracks student progress, Spanish reading support

**In-app purchases:** none


### MatchTime Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchtime-lite/id987945960)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Read Live free?

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

### Is MatchTime Lite free?

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

### Do Read Live or MatchTime Lite have ads?

Neither Read Live nor MatchTime Lite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Read Live or MatchTime Lite?

Read Live ships an update every 4 months, and MatchTime Lite every 14 months. Most recently, Read Live was updated on November 1, 2026 and MatchTime Lite on November 1, 2026.

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