Comparison

Dyslexia Screening Test App vs SnapWords®

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

SnapWords®

Embark on a medieval quest to reach the castle by mastering sight words. This engaging app uses images and body movements to teach 643 words across 55 levels, making learning fun and accessible for all children, including those with learning differences.

Highlights
  • Learn 643 sight words
  • 55 engaging levels
  • Visual and kinesthetic learning methods
  • Offline functionality
  • Independent, self-paced learning
  • Progress tracking for 3 users
Features
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Download the app and purchase the "SnapWords Subscription" to access features. You are a brave knight on an epic journey to the castle! Your quest is to reach the castle by using your SnapWords® powers! While making your way through the forest, the field, and under the waterfall, you’ll be learning sight words. The more sight words you learn, the closer and closer you will get to your destination! Once you know all 643 sight words, you will be at the Castle! Completing quizzes will earn you coins that you can use to unlock special characters on your journey. Join kids around the globe and from all 50 states that love SnapWords®! Bestselling SnapWords® are words in pictures with related body movements that make it a snap for children to learn their sight words! This medieval adventure will engage your child in learning 643 SnapWords® as they play through 55 levels. This game is perfect for all learners. Visual, kinesthetic learners and children with dyslexia, autism, ADHD, auditory processing disorder, down syndrome, and more will thrive when they have images and body movement incorporated in their learning. Equip your child for success! Child1st Publications was born out of a belief in the immaculate design of children and a passion to work in harmony with that design as we support kids in their education. The result is that everything we create adheres to the high standard of reaching all types of learners successfully. We exist so that every child has the opportunity to learn in their own learning language. Features No need for adult instruction; the app will do the teaching · Offline functionality lets you take it on the go · Images and audio will teach the words · Independent, self-paced learning · Ensures success and builds confidence · 100% ad-free Details · Includes 643 high frequency SnapWords® · 11 Lists of words on 55 levels of difficulty · 3 Users and a guest to track individual progress · Includes 220 Dolch Words, 500 Fountas & Pinnell, 300 Fry instant words and some extra high-frequency words. Why SnapWords®? · Designed by an expert to reach all learning styles · Research based · For use at home and in school · Multisensory design meets the needs of all learners · Instant word recognition · Increases comprehension · Strong visuals that improve spelling · Develop reading fluency How to Use · Download App, sign up for your subscription, and start on List A, levels 1-5 · Select level 1, scroll through the picture words, and click on the audio to hear the word · Scroll through the plain words and click on the audio to hear the word and sentence · Take a quiz for level 1 and earn coins · Review any missed words and take the quiz again · Spend coins on characters at the market · Move to the next level or list of words until you reach the castle Reviews This is what people say about SnapWords® “Highly recommend. My 1st grader has been struggling with sight words and in just a couple weeks he knows 20, and as an added bonus he doesn’t hate practicing them!!” – Lindsey A., parent “My students love working with SnapWords® (currently we are on List B) and are doing very well at reading them. They are able to retain the words from memory when other methods have failed. I highly recommend using these in the classroom.” -Valerie M., teacher Contact Us! We would love to hear from you. If you have any questions, recommendations, or comments, send us an email at info@child1st.com. Or you can find additional information and resources that go along with SnapWords® on our website, child1st.com. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. https://child1st.com/pages/privacy-policy https://child1st.com/pages/eula

Screenshots

Dyslexia Screening Test App4 screens
SnapWords®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dyslexia Screening Test App at 3.7 against SnapWords®'s 2.7. Dyslexia Screening Test App also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 33%) and ratings volume (139 vs 7). SnapWords®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Dyslexia Screening Test App sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and SnapWords® sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dyslexia Screening Test App holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dyslexia Screening Test App has 139 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Dyslexia Screening Test App's written reviews are positive against 33% of SnapWords®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dyslexia Screening Test App ships an update every 2 weeks, SnapWords® every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dyslexia Screening Test App versus SnapWords®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDyslexia Screening Test AppSnapWords®
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (139 ratings) — better2.7 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews74.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings139 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeurolearningChild1st Publications LLC

Customer experience

Dyslexia Screening Test App

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

SnapWords®

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral28.6%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

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

SnapWords®

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dyslexia Screening Test App

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

SnapWords®

Subscriptions2
  • SnapWords Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • SnapWords Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Dyslexia Screening Test App free?
Dyslexia Screening Test App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SnapWords® free?
SnapWords® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dyslexia Screening Test App or SnapWords®?
Dyslexia Screening Test App is rated higher. Dyslexia Screening Test App averages 3.7 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while SnapWords® averages 2.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Dyslexia Screening Test App or SnapWords® have ads?
Dyslexia Screening Test App shows ads; SnapWords® does not.
Which is updated more often, Dyslexia Screening Test App or SnapWords®?
Dyslexia Screening Test App ships an update every 2 weeks, and SnapWords® every 4 weeks. Most recently, Dyslexia Screening Test App was updated on October 20, 2026 and SnapWords® on October 8, 2026.

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