Comparison

Dyslexia Screening Test App vs BubbleBeard

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

Head to head
About

Dyslexia Screening Test App

This app offers a screening test to identify potential signs of dyslexia in individuals aged 7 to 70. It assesses key brain functions related to reading and spelling, providing a detailed report with scores, recommendations, and resources for further support.

Highlights
  • Dyslexia screening for ages 7-70
  • MIND-Strengths self-assessment
  • Informative videos about dyslexia
  • Pre-test for risk assessment
  • Detailed individualized reports
  • Recommendations and resources
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Are You Dyslexic? Why Wait and Wonder? Let the Dyslexia Screening Test App from Neurolearning show you how you think and learn, and get you started on the road to a successful future. Our Dyslexia Screening Test quickly and accurately lets users ages 7 to 70 who have not previously received intensive dyslexia-appropriate reading instruction be screened for signs of the thinking and processing traits associated with dyslexia. The initial app download gives users access to the following free content: --The MIND-Strengths self-assessment surveys (for ages 7 and older), which allow users to discover their relative abilities in 4 key strengths areas associated with dyslexia --5 short videos describing what dyslexia is and is not, common signs of dyslexia, and what our screener can do for users --A brief pre-test to determine if you might be at risk for dyslexia --Comments by previous users on their experience with our app To take the dyslexia screener requires an in-app purchase of a testing slot. ---- The Neurolearning Dyslexia Screening Test App measures several key brain functions that underlie reading and spelling skills, and that work differently in individuals with dyslexia. It combines these measures with an assessment of current reading skills to determine the likelihood that the test user is experiencing challenges at school or work related to dyslexia. After the screening, users are provided with a detailed and individualized report of their results. This report includes: - A Total Dyslexia Score, which measures the overall likelihood that any problems they have with reading and spelling are related to dyslexia - Six Dyslexia Subscale Scores, which measure the key brain processing functions that underlying dyslexia-related challenges - Detailed and individualized recommendations outlining steps that can be taken to improve performance and limit challenges at school or work - A detailed list of resources that can be used to implement the recommendations - Recommendations on when further professional assessment is needed ---- Who should use the Neurolearning Dyslexia Screening App? Students 7 or older who: - Struggle to read, write, or spell - Have siblings or parents with dyslexia or other learning challenges - Read slowly or avoid reading - Underperform their apparent ability and “can’t show what they know” - Take longer to complete work or tests than expected - Struggle more each year as the workload intensifies - Received an unclear or confusing screening result at school Adults up to age 70 who: - Currently struggle with reading, writing, or speaking - Underperform at work for unclear reasons - Struggled in school but were never tested - Have never enjoyed reading, read slowly, or struggle when reading aloud - Have dyslexic children or grandchildren and recognize similar features in themselves ---- Neurolearning’s mission is to bring quality dyslexia testing within everyone's reach. For 20 years Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide have tested countless individuals with learning differences from all over the world in their Neurolearning Clinic in Seattle, Washington. They’ve also promoted better assessment and understanding of different learners through their influential books (“The Mislabeled Child” (2006) and the internationally best-selling book, "The Dyslexic Advantage" (2011)), and by the formation of the non-profit organization Dyslexic Advantage in 2012. The Eides are also frequent invited lecturers at conferences and meetings around the world, have been visiting lecturers at leading schools of education including Stanford University and Hunter College. In 2014 the Eides joined with pioneering technologist and entrepreneur Nils Lahr to found Neurolearning SPC, and to bring quality testing for learning differences within everyone’s reach.

About

BubbleBeard

Embark on an educational adventure with a pirate theme. Children can customize their own pirate and ship while engaging in a variety of fun, skill-building games. This app helps develop cognitive and motor skills through interactive challenges.

Highlights
  • Sea Battles & Ship Races
  • Puzzles & Tangrams
  • Mazes & Connect-the-dots
  • Memory & Matching Games
  • Hidden Objects & Treasure Maps
  • Pirate and Ship Customization
Features
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Your little pirate will feel like a true swashbuckler as they develop their mind and motor skills. Kids will dress up their own unique pirate and custom pirate ship while sailing their way through fun and educational challenges. Featuring: • Sea Battles & Ship Races • Puzzles & Tangrams • Mazes & Connect-the-dots • Memory & Matching Games • Hidden Objects & Treasure Maps • Pirate and Ship Customization Put on your BubbleBeard and prepare to sail the Soapy Seas!

Screenshots

Dyslexia Screening Test App4 screens
BubbleBeard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BubbleBeard at 4.9 against Dyslexia Screening Test App's 3.7. BubbleBeard also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Dyslexia Screening Test App sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and BubbleBeard sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BubbleBeard holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 139 and 72 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Dyslexia Screening Test App's written reviews are positive against 100% of BubbleBeard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dyslexia Screening Test App ships an update every 2 weeks, BubbleBeard every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dyslexia Screening Test App versus BubbleBeard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDyslexia Screening Test AppBubbleBeard
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (139 ratings)4.9 (72 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings139 — better72
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB270 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeurolearningMichael Hein

Customer experience

Dyslexia Screening Test App

All ratings131 ratings
Positive64.9%
Neutral6.9%
Negative28.2%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive74.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative24.3%

BubbleBeard

All ratings71 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

User reviews

Dyslexia Screening Test App

From 139 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Invaluable tool for dyslexia screening
  • 👍 Thorough and detailed reports
  • 🤝 Excellent personalized follow-up from Dr. Eide
  • 💰 Affordable compared to professional assessments
  • 🚀 Quick results and immediate feedback

Room to improve

  • 💸 High cost for the test ($79-$99)
  • 😠 Surprise charges after sign-up
  • 👎 App crashes frequently
  • 🚫 Not an official diagnosis
  • ⚠️ Not accurate for all users

BubbleBeard

From 72 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and interactive gameplay
  • 🎨 Colorful and eye-catching graphics
  • 🧠 Mentally stimulating and educational
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for kids and the whole family
  • 💡 Creative and innovative puzzles

Bugs and requests

Dyslexia Screening Test App

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashed when trying to examine a sample test
  • Error screen when trying sample test
  • Tests didn’t work, error message given
  • App crashed
  • Latest iPad OS app is crashing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option for less than one star rating
  • Dark mode option
  • More clarity on what is included in the cost
  • Ability to delete account
  • Better recognition of English characters in names

BubbleBeard

No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dyslexia Screening Test App

One-time2
  • 1 slot$79.99
  • Dyslexia Screener$79.99
2 purchases

BubbleBeard

One-time2
  • Unlock Full Game$0.99
  • Full Game (Full Price)$3.99

Questions

Is Dyslexia Screening Test App free?
Dyslexia Screening Test App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BubbleBeard free?
BubbleBeard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dyslexia Screening Test App or BubbleBeard?
BubbleBeard is rated higher. Dyslexia Screening Test App averages 3.7 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while BubbleBeard averages 4.9 from 72 ratings.
Do Dyslexia Screening Test App or BubbleBeard have ads?
Dyslexia Screening Test App shows ads; BubbleBeard does not.
Which is updated more often, Dyslexia Screening Test App or BubbleBeard?
Dyslexia Screening Test App ships an update every 2 weeks, and BubbleBeard every 5 days. Most recently, Dyslexia Screening Test App was updated on November 1, 2026 and BubbleBeard on November 2, 2026.

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