Comparison

Reading Train Full STEAM Ahead vs SHA School

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Read full description

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.

About

SHA School

Read full description

The SHA App connects you with leading experts, high quality education, and a global community, so you can become an in-demand professional! - Access your online education anywhere, anytime - Download select content for offline learning - Speed up your path to Certification

Screenshots

Reading Train Full STEAM Ahead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SHA School at Free against Reading Train Full STEAM Ahead's $9.99. Reading Train Full STEAM Ahead's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support.

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

SHA School is free to download; Reading Train Full STEAM Ahead costs $9.99 up front. SHA School sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Reading Train Full STEAM Ahead asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Reading Train Full STEAM Ahead versus SHA School: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReading Train Full STEAM AheadSHA School
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size1.4 GB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Learning Station, LLCSHAlliance LLC

In-app purchases

None

Reading Train Full STEAM Ahead

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SHA School

One-time1
  • Add On: Dual Certification$1000.00

Questions

Is Reading Train Full STEAM Ahead free?
Reading Train Full STEAM Ahead costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SHA School free?
SHA School is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Other comparisons