Reading Train Full STEAM Ahead vs HF Multiplication Trainer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Reading Train Full STEAM Ahead
This app offers a comprehensive reading curriculum for young learners with over 300 picture books, songs, and interactive quizzes. It supports listening, reading, and recording, building phonics and vocabulary skills. Designed by an award-winning educator, it aims to foster a love of reading and confidence in beginning readers.
- Library of 300+ picture books
- Sing-along song books
- Interactive train game quizzes
- Listen, read, and record functionality
- Integrated word dictionary
- Progress reporting tools
- Unlimited user accounts
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Every child can learn to read with this growing library of 300+ playful picture books, 21 sing-along song books and unlimited train game quizzes. "No other app is as specifically tailored to the needs of beginning readers." KinderTown.com Now beginning readers can listen, read and record, all by themselves. Pay once and receive all the books PLUS regular updates with brand new books at no additional cost! Play the train game, win coins for the music store, collect and learn new vocabulary words in the train yard. Created by Libby Curran, People Magazine Teacher of the Year, based on her award winning books. Grand Prize Winner of the 2015 Technology and Reading Award, International Literacy Association. Please note this is the same app as Reading Train Endless Books Songs & Games but includes all books with no in-app purchases. "Beautifully designed storybooks and related games that teach foundational reading": Appolicious.com "A vast selection of mini books to help kids reach reading independence" Geeks With Juniors. Not just a game or set of e-books but a complete reading curriculum from pre- reading to reading independence, building phonics and vocabulary skills, self confidence and a love of reading. 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. * Professional narration: American English. All books can be recorded by users. * Play the train game after every book. * 450+ word integrated dictionary * 20 sing along song books * Unlimited user accounts and individual bookshelves * Powerful reporting tools Books Kids CAN Read. Written by Libby Curran, a People Magazine Teacher of the Year, these fun little books are field tested in real classrooms to get kids started on the path to reading independence. Books Kids LOVE to Read. Children are naturally curious, so encourage them to explore our leveled books on numbers, colors, animals, shapes, and science. Beginning readers need to read little books, but the Reading Train's unique design allows kids to explore big ideas, reading to learn at the same time as they learn to read. After reading, they can play the train quiz game, explore the audio dictionary and sing along with 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 dictionary filled with hundreds of words. Play a unique quiz game at the end of every book to extend the learning. The Reading Train is packed full of tools to help children succeed, all on their own. Read To Learn- Meets Common Core Standards Kids can choose funny fiction and fascinating nonfiction on kid-friendly topics to build background knowledge while improving 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 which shows books read and recorded and detailed scores on the quizzes. The Right Team for the Job The Reading Train is the culmination of 30+ years of teaching experience. Backed by an all-star team of teachers turned iOS developers and a professional children's musician, the Reading Train is serious about making learning fun. Safe for Kids Kid tested and teacher approved. We are ad-free and take our users privacy seriously. View our Privacy Policy here: http://www.readingtrain.org We welcome your feedback: email: support@readingtrain.org http://www.readingtrain.org http://www.facebook.com/readingtrain Contact Libby with suggestions about books at: libby@readingtrain.org Not compatible with iPad 1. Requires iOS 7 or higher.
HF Multiplication Trainer
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Multiplication Trainer is designed specifically to master Times Table through speed listening, practise multiplication skills via funny reinforcement games, step demonstrator and customised drilling methods. Times Table Speed Listening: The ultimate trick in memorising multiplication table, available in five speeds. Quiz Challenge: Practise any kind of multiplication with or without decimals. Detailed solution steps and Aural option are available. Step Demonstrator: Illustrate in step-by-step details to solve any multiplication question. PDF Exercise Generator: Customise Quiz Papers, with answers in steps. Provide setting on direction of calculation too. Reinforcement Games: Support up to four players for learning process comparison, records and reports.
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The clearest difference is update cadence: HF Multiplication Trainer at every 3 weeks against Reading Train Full STEAM Ahead's every 3 months. HF Multiplication Trainer also leads on price ($4.99 vs $9.99). Reading Train Full STEAM Ahead's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On 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
Reading Train Full STEAM Ahead costs $9.99 and HF Multiplication Trainer $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Reading Train Full STEAM Ahead ships an update every 3 months, HF Multiplication Trainer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reading Train Full STEAM Ahead | HF Multiplication Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.4 GB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Learning Station, LLC | Hamster Force Multimedia Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Reading Train Full STEAM Ahead
No in-app purchases
HF Multiplication Trainer
No in-app purchases
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