Comparison

Dyslexia Test vs Reading Mountain

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

Head to head
About

Dyslexia Test

This app offers a quick and immediate assessment to identify potential reading disabilities like dyslexia. It analyzes specific reading challenges and suggests a personalized training program to improve reading fluency and comprehension.

Highlights
  • Immediate results
  • Identifies specific reading problems
  • Recommends training programs
  • Improves reading fluency
  • Enhances comprehension
  • Free trial available
Features
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Online Reading Tutor (ORT) has helped hundreds of smart kids and adults who struggle with reading. If you believe you or your child may have a reading disability or dyslexia, use the ORT Dyslexia Test for immediate results. In just 5 to 10 minutes, this app can identify specific reading problems and recommend a training program that will help you or your child develop fluent, automatic reading skills. When decoding becomes automatic, comprehension improves dramatically. After completing the test, you may sign up for a Free Trial of our Orton-Gillingham based software, which has been endorsed by the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE). We guarantee students using ORT will start to see significant gains after 30 hours of on-task training. Students with an IEP for their learning disability are our specialty. You may also request a call from one of our reading specialists to discuss your or your child’s reading challenges, and see how we can help. Learn more at www.onlinereadingtutor.com This app is protected by U.S. Patent No. 9,386,950 and Copyright © 2014-2017, Online Reading Tutor Services Inc.

About

Reading Mountain

This structured literacy program uses a systematic, multisensory approach inspired by Orton-Gillingham to build strong reading and writing skills. It breaks down words into sounds and spelling patterns, offering interactive lessons, movable tiles, and decodable books for learners of all ages.

Highlights
  • Structured and cumulative learning
  • Interactive 'New Learning' module
  • Movable sound tiles for word building
  • Integrated spelling and writing practice
  • Level-appropriate decodable books
  • Interactive reinforcement games
  • Speech recognition for reading feedback
Features
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BUILD READING, SPELLING, AND WRITING SKILLS STEP BY STEP Reading Mountain is a structured literacy program for learners of all ages, including new readers and learners who struggle with reading, spelling, or writing. Inspired by the Orton-Gillingham approach, the program teaches English in a clear, systematic sequence so learners understand how sounds, letters, and spelling patterns work together. A CLEAR PATH TO LITERACY Reading Mountain moves from foundational sounds to increasingly advanced word patterns. Each lesson builds on earlier skills and combines direct instruction with guided practice, review, and application. KEY FEATURES • Structured, cumulative lessons New phonics concepts, spelling rules, and sound patterns are introduced in a purposeful order, with review built into the journey. • Multisensory sound tiles Learners move and arrange tiles to read and spell words one sound at a time, strengthening the connection between spoken sounds and written letters. • Reading, spelling, and writing together Each lesson connects word reading, sentence reading, spelling, handwriting, and keyboard writing so learners apply the same concept in multiple ways. • Truly decodable books Books use the sound patterns and sight words learners have already been taught, helping them practice new skills in meaningful stories without relying on guessing. • AI-supported reading feedback Reading Mountain listens during supported reading activities and helps identify sounds and words that may need more practice. Lesson feedback can be emailed to parents or instructors. • Tap any word for help Learners can explore a word’s sounds, spelling pattern, pronunciation, and supporting visuals when they need extra guidance. • Skill-focused games Interactive games reinforce the exact reading and spelling skills taught in each lesson. • Family learning Individual plans support one learner. Family plans support up to four learners, each with a separate profile and progress. WHO IT’S FOR • Children learning to read • Older learners strengthening foundational skills • Learners with dyslexia or other reading difficulties • Parents, homeschool families, tutors, and educators seeking systematic literacy practice Reading Mountain uses a focused, age-flexible design that is engaging without being overstimulating. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Reading Mountain offers auto-renewing Individual and Family subscriptions with monthly and annual options. Individual plans cover one learner; Family plans cover up to four learners. U.S. BASE PRICES • Individual Monthly: $29.00 per month • Individual Annual: $239.00 per year • Family Monthly: $49.00 per month • Family Annual: $399.00 per year These are U.S. base prices. Actual prices may vary by country or region and are displayed in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://readingmountain.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dyslexia Test4 screens
Reading Mountain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dyslexia Test at none against Reading Mountain's 5. Dyslexia Test also leads on ratings volume (30 vs 6). Reading Mountain's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 72%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. Reading Mountain sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $29.00 per month. Dyslexia Test asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reading Mountain holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dyslexia Test has 30 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Dyslexia Test's written reviews are positive against 100% of Reading Mountain's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dyslexia Test ships an update every 4 months, Reading Mountain every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dyslexia Test versus Reading Mountain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDyslexia TestReading Mountain
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (30 ratings)4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnline Reading Tutor Services Inc.LEARN MOUNTAIN LLC

Customer experience

Dyslexia Test

All ratings31 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.1%

Reading Mountain

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dyslexia Test

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Reading Mountain

Subscriptions5
  • Individual Monthly$29.001 Month
  • Reading Mountain Full Access$29.991 Month
  • Family Monthly$49.001 Month
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  • Individual Annual$239.001 Year
  • Family Annual$399.001 Year

Questions

Is Dyslexia Test free?
Dyslexia Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reading Mountain free?
Reading Mountain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dyslexia Test or Reading Mountain?
Reading Mountain is rated higher. Dyslexia Test averages 4.0 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Reading Mountain averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Dyslexia Test or Reading Mountain have ads?
Neither Dyslexia Test nor Reading Mountain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dyslexia Test or Reading Mountain?
Dyslexia Test ships an update every 4 months, and Reading Mountain every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dyslexia Test was updated on October 23, 2026 and Reading Mountain on October 24, 2026.

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