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PLD Reading Apps vs Reading.com

Both stand on reading apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

PLD Reading Apps

Paid iPhone

PLD Reading Apps combine staged reading and spelling games with short daily practice guidance. They may suit learners needing Foundation, Year 1 or Stage 1 catch-up support on iOS.

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Reading.com combines scripted phonics instruction with decodable books, games, and printable practice for young beginning readers. Parents get a seven-day trial, while teacher accounts add classroom management and a longer trial.

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The facts

	PLD Reading Apps	Reading.com
Free plan	No	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	iPhone	Android, iPhone
Lowest paid plan	Reading Race 1a–1d: $5.99, paid once	Free or on request
Plans published	2	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	pld-literacy.org	reading.com
On reading apps	#46 of 47	#42 of 47

PLD Reading Apps: what it does well

Structured Stage 1 phonics sequence
Reading and spelling practice series
Two-player peer interaction options
5–10 minute practice guidance
Mega Bundle includes four Reading Race apps

What to know first

No free plan or trial
Android apps retired from Play Store
Schools need one licence per device
Paid iOS apps

Reading.com: what it does well

Provides 120 structured phonics lessons
Includes 60 decodable digital books
Scripted lessons require no special teaching training
Teacher Portal manages classes, licenses, and progress
Available on iOS, Android, and Fire tablets

What to know first

Not available on Chromebooks or web browsers
Parent subscription covers up to three children
Not designed for remedial older learners
Subscriptions have no listed prices

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