Duolingo vs Reading.com
Duolingo
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Reading.com
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| Figure | Duolingo | Reading.com |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Spec score · Phonics Apps | 8.8 (#1) | 8.0 (#6) |
| Spec score · Reading Apps | 8.9 (#4) | 7.9 (#26) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2022 |
| Lesson format | Quick, bite-sized lessons | The maker describes scripted lessons that take about 20 minutes and require no special training for the adult teaching the child. |
Plans
Reading.com
- Parent Subscription (Personal Account) — monthlyPrice not published
- Parent Subscription (Personal Account) — yearlyPrice not published
- Teacher AccountPrice not published
In their own words
Duolingo
Duolingo offers learning in languages, chess and math through short lessons that adapt to a learner’s level and pace. Language practice covers reading, writing, listening and speaking, with speech exercises, personalized review, offline lessons and a placement test among the listed tools. Challenges, reminders and game-like features provide ways to structure practice. Duolingo says its teaching methods are research-backed and aimed at real-world communication skills. It lists 40 languages and is available on Android, iOS, macOS and the web. The pricing note includes a free plan and a 14-day trial. Other listed products include the Duolingo English Test, Duolingo for Business, Duolingo for Schools, Super Duolingo and Duolingo Max. The English Test is described as AI-enabled and intended to be taken wherever and whenever users perform best. FAQs and service status information are available. Duolingo was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Reading.com
Reading.com has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.