Comparison

Reading Train vs BluHale

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

Head to head
About

Reading Train

This app offers a comprehensive reading program for young learners, featuring interactive ABC books, engaging games, and songs. It helps children develop foundational reading skills, build vocabulary, and boost their confidence through a fun, safe, and ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • 24 ABC books at 3 reading levels
  • Interactive train game for word learning
  • Built-in picture/audio dictionary
  • 18 song books
  • Professional narration
  • User recording of books
  • Student reporting tools
Features
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Listen, read, and record 24 fun ABC books at 3 easy reading levels: 72 books in all! Play the train game; win coins for the music store; collect and learn new words in the train yard. "Beautifully designed storybooks and related games that teach foundational reading": Appolicious.com Books, songs and games to build skills, self confidence and a love of reading. Real reading, for fun and information, right from the start. "A dynamic tool to augment any beginning readers program": Teachers With Apps Safe for Kids: The Learning Station is a Proud Member of Moms With Apps Kid tested and teacher approved. We are ad-free and take our users privacy seriously. View our Privacy Policy here: http://www.readingtrain.org * Listen, read and record books at 3 different beginning reading levels to grow as a reader. * Play the train game after every book to learn letters and words * Built-in picture/audio dictionary * 18 song books * Professional narration- American English. All books can be recorded by users. * Unlimited user accounts * Powerful student reporting tools Books Kids CAN Read. Written by Libby Curran, a People Magazine Teacher of the Year, these engaging little books are field tested in real classrooms to get kids started on the path to reading independence. Books Kids LOVE to Read and Re-read. Children are naturally curious, so encourage them to explore our ABC books to learn new vocabulary and build the foundational knowledge they need to succeed in school. After reading stories they can play the train quiz game, explore the picture/audio dictionary and listen to song books. Give Your Kids the Tools to Succeed. Stuck on a word? Tap and hold to hear every word and access the built in audio dictionary filled with hundreds of words. Play a unique quiz game at the end of every book to extend the learning. The Reading Train Alphabet is packed full of tools to help children succeed, all on their own. Read to Learn- Meet Common Core Standards Read beginning level books with purpose and understanding. Develop the concepts of print: reading left to right and matching written words with spoken words. Learn letter names and sounds, build background knowledge and improve reading comprehension and foundational skills. Quizzes Disguised as Games. Play the train game after finishing every book, but don't tell them it's a quiz! Check progress on the parent's page to see all the books children have read and recorded as well as detailed scores on the quizzes. The Right Team For the Job Created by award winning master teacher and early literacy expert, Libby Curran,The Reading Train Alphabet is the culmination of 20+ years of teaching experience. Backed by an all-star team of teachers turned iOS developers and a professional children's musician, The Reading Train Alphabet is serious about making learning fun. Keep in Touch We welcome your feedback, to keep up with all things Reading Train check out: readingtrain.org facebook.com/readingtrain email: support@readingtrain.org We welcome suggestions on future books and curriculum. Contact Libby with suggestions about new content at: libby@readingtrain.org

About

BluHale

This application works with a specialized device to help healthcare professionals train patients on proper inhaler technique. It is not a diagnostic tool but aids in demonstrating correct usage and handling.

Highlights
  • Patient training on inhaler technique
  • Works with BluHale PRO™ device
  • Demonstrates proper handling
  • Educational tool for healthcare professionals
  • Provides support contact information
Features
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Users should seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions. This app is designed to be used with the BluHale PRO™ device for healthcare professionals. BluHale PRO is an accessory device, designed by MannKind®, that mounts onto the inhaler to facilitate healthcare professionals in training patients on proper inhalation technique and handling. *It is important to keep in mind that BluHale PRO is not a diagnostic device. The app store is not to be used as a point of contact for BluHale PRO product support or customer service. For BluHale PRO support, contact information is provided in the application. For any other MannKind product support, please contact us at guide@mannkindcorp.com or 833-823-4843. BLUHALE, BLUHALE PRO, MANNKIND and the MannKind logo are all trademarks owned by MannKind Corporation. ©2022 MannKind Corporation.

Screenshots

Reading Train4 screens
BluHale4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BluHale at Free against Reading Train's $3.99. BluHale also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1). Reading Train's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 20 months). On rating, ads, in-app purchases 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

BluHale is free to download; Reading Train costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Reading Train against 5.0 for BluHale. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BluHale has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reading Train ships an update every 5 months, BluHale every 20 months. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Reading Train versus BluHale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReading TrainBluHale
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.2
Further details — not scored
Size698 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Learning Station, LLCMannKind Corporation

Customer experience

Reading Train

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BluHale

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Reading Train

No in-app purchases

None

BluHale

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reading Train free?
Reading Train costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BluHale free?
BluHale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reading Train or BluHale?
Reading Train and BluHale are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do Reading Train or BluHale have ads?
Neither Reading Train nor BluHale shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reading Train or BluHale?
Reading Train ships an update every 5 months, and BluHale every 20 months. Most recently, Reading Train was updated on October 12, 2026 and BluHale on October 12, 2026.

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