# Learn to Read - Readability

> Reading Help for struggling readers. Tutor 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th grade reading.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.readability.androidapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.readability.androidapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.readability.androidapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Readability Reading Tutor
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 335,115
- **Rating:** 4.58 / 5 (3,828 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.17.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-16
- **First published:** 2019-09-17
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 270 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.readability.androidapp)
- **Website:** [http://www.readabilitytutor.com](http://www.readabilitytutor.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.readabilitytutor.com/privacy-policy/](http://www.readabilitytutor.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**The AI-Powered Readability Tutor** is a reading app for kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade. It uses **real-time pronunciation correction** and **IVQA** to deliver 1-on-1 tutoring, adapting content to each grade level to boost **reading fluency**, **vocabulary**, and **comprehension**. 

Key features include a **Personalized Vocabulary Builder**, **leveled books**, and a **Parent Dashboard** to track time, accuracy, and progress. Subscriptions cover up to 3 kids with a free 30-day trial, giving families flexible access to learn-to-read anytime, anywhere.

## Rankings

- #123,472 — Overall
- #34 — Family (Gross)
- #92 — Education (Gross)
- #149 — Family (Free)
- #184 — Education (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

User feedback centers on two halves: many praise the app for helping children read and for being enjoyable and easy to use, which can reduce parental workload. However, frequent complaints focus on the AI's unreliable speech recognition and feedback, mic/input issues, and inconsistent performance. Several reviewers report expensive pricing, billing glitches, and poor trial/cancellation experiences. Overall, the app is valued for its concept and potential, but reliability, accuracy, and value for money are common pain points.

### Pros

- Helps children improve reading and reduces parental stress.
- Kids find the app engaging, enjoyable, and fun to use.
- Easy to learn and read; user-friendly for new readers.
- Saves time for parents by letting them check progress rather than constantly supervising.
- Users report visible progress in some readers.

### Cons

- AI misreads words and provides incorrect feedback, with repetitive prompts.
- Voice/mic input problems; app often doesn’t hear the user or cannot capture audio.
- Inconsistent performance; works only sometimes and not production-ready.
- High price and billing issues, including auto-charges and difficult cancellations/refunds.
- Not reliable for children with speech delays and frequent mispronunciations.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.readability.androidapp)