Comparison

Read and Colour vs Dyslexia Web Browser

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

Head to head
About

Read and Colour

Features
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Read and Colour is a first reader story app with colour-in illustrations and tap to read words. It is designed by qualified teachers to encourage independent reading in pre-school and early primary school aged children. Being teachers and having young children of our own, we struggled to find a 3-6 age reading app that ticked all the boxes so we decided to write our own. We discovered from other parents with young kids that, like us, they wanted an app that had: - no in-app purchases - no adverts - nothing locked - didn't need internet connection - accessible to young children - encouraged independent reading - helped pre-school kids to get a head start with learning the sounds of all the letters As well as the first reader story with 10 colour-in illustrations, Read & Colour has the additional functionality of tap the sound, sound practice, shape practice and tap to read common words. Features: Read and Colour - toggle between tap to read words or tap to read sounds - 10 illustrations to colour - read and colour remembers how each drawing was coloured Sound Practice - children press the buttons to hear the sound of the letter, helps them to associate the two Common Words - allows children to practise reading a word and then tapping it to see if they are right Tap the Sound - the child is asked orally to tap a particular sound. Tap the correct one and get a well done! Shape Practice - this feature is designed to help children become familiar with the sounds of the letters of the alphabet and how to write them.

About

Dyslexia Web Browser

This browser enhances online reading for individuals with Dyslexia and Irlen Syndrome by applying custom color filters to websites, PDFs, and Word documents. Its intuitive interface makes digital content more accessible and comfortable for users of all ages.

Highlights
  • Personalized color filters for web content
  • Seamless PDF and Word document integration
  • Educational support for digital documents
  • Intuitive cross-platform navigation
  • Reduces visual stress for readers
Features
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Browsing Made Easy – A Browser for Every Reader Reading online shouldn't be a struggle. Whether you have dyslexia, dyspraxia, migraines, visual stress, or simply find standard web pages hard to read, this browser is built with you in mind. Coloured Overlays Apply coloured tints to any webpage to reduce visual stress and make text easier to process. Choose from a range of colours to find what works best for you — the same technique recommended by many optometrists and reading specialists. Dyslexia-Friendly Reading Mode Strip away the clutter and reformat any article into a clean, customisable reading view. Choose a dyslexia-friendly font, set your preferred text colour, background colour, line width, and font size — so every page looks exactly the way you need it to. Text to Speech Have any webpage read aloud to you. Just sit back and listen, with no need to read a single word. Designed for Real Accessibility Most browsers offer one-size-fits-all accessibility settings. This browser puts you in control, with tools specifically designed around the challenges that dyslexia and related conditions bring to everyday reading. Reading the web, your way. DyslexiaBrowser is a free download. A subscription is required to use the app. Upon opening the app, you will be prompted to subscribe before accessing any features. A subscription unlocks: • Coloured overlay filters to reduce visual stress • Dyslexia-friendly Reader Mode with Dyslexic Fonts • Adjustable text colour, background colour and font size • Word spacing and line spacing controls • Text to Speech • Full web browsing with dyslexia-friendly tools Subscription options: • Monthly — auto-renews monthly • 3 Monthly — auto-renews every 3 months • Annual — auto-renews yearly • Lifetime — one-time purchase, no recurring charges Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Monthly, 3 Monthly and Annual subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Lifetime purchases are non-refundable. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER - Dyslexia Migraine Web Browser is intended to support users with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Migraines, Irlen Syndrome and other visual issues where a colour overlay would be of assistance to aid in the reading of text in a light background. This application should be used in conjunction with the advice of a medical or educational professional. END USER LICENCE AGREEMENT - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY - https://rowansoftware.co.uk/privacy-policy-2

Screenshots

Read and Colour1 screens
Dyslexia Web Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Read and Colour at none against Dyslexia Web Browser's 4. Read and Colour also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Dyslexia Web Browser's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 65 months). On price, ads 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 Web Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Read and Colour asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Read and Colour ships an update every 65 months, Dyslexia Web Browser fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Read and Colour versus Dyslexia Web Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRead and ColourDyslexia Web Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 65 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB136 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDolina ThomsonSam Lalor

In-app purchases

None

Read and Colour

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Dyslexia Web Browser

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Membership7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Three Monthly Membership7 Days trial$3.993 Months
  • Annual Membership7 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$9.99

Questions

Is Read and Colour free?
Read and Colour is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dyslexia Web Browser free?
Dyslexia Web Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Read and Colour or Dyslexia Web Browser have ads?
Neither Read and Colour nor Dyslexia Web Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Read and Colour or Dyslexia Web Browser?
Read and Colour ships an update every 65 months, and Dyslexia Web Browser fortnightly. Most recently, Read and Colour was updated on October 12, 2026 and Dyslexia Web Browser on October 24, 2026.

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