# Phonics Inventory vs My Reading Coach

The clearest difference is rating: My Reading Coach at 5.0 against Phonics Inventory's 3.0. Phonics Inventory's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Reading Coach sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Phonics Inventory asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Reading Coach holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phonics Inventory | My Reading Coach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonics-inventory/id899200953/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-reading-coach/id6763402074/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Houghton Mifflin Harcourt](https://appshunter.io/developer/409368007) | [NICOLAI COVTUN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895298035) |

## What reviewers say

### Phonics Inventory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonics-inventory/id899200953)

This digital tool assesses reading fluency and foundational skills for students in grades 3-12+. It measures decoding, sight word recognition, and letter recognition quickly and efficiently. The assessment can be used for universal screening, intervention placement, and progress monitoring.

**Highlights:** Measures decoding and sight word fluency, Assesses letter recognition, Tracks reading progress, Universal screening, Intervention placement, Administered on iPads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### My Reading Coach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-reading-coach/id6763402074)

This app helps children in Kindergarten through Grade 5 improve their reading skills. It listens to children read aloud, tracks accuracy, and provides targeted practice on misread words. Parents can monitor progress and comprehension with personalized reading passages.

**Highlights:** Real-time word accuracy tracking, Targeted practice on misread words, Comprehension questions, Personalized reading passages, Progress and speed tracking, Adjustable reading levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reading Coach Plus Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Reading Coach Plus Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phonics Inventory free?

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

### Is My Reading Coach free?

My Reading Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Phonics Inventory or My Reading Coach?

My Reading Coach is rated higher. Phonics Inventory averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while My Reading Coach averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Phonics Inventory or My Reading Coach have ads?

Neither Phonics Inventory nor My Reading Coach shows ads.

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