Leave a Review Hooked on Phonics Learning
I want to like this but…
My almost kindergartner is getting bored with it after just 3 days in but that’s not my main concern…I sit with her while she’s working on it and during the “PreReader” lesson on capital letters with the bee going from flower to flower it asks the kids to find the flower with the sound that the letter on the bee makes…but it’s not actually the letter sound the guy is saying, it’s the actual letter. My daughter even said that’s not what B says…as the guy just said B and not the sound. That’s what it does throughout the whole exercise. Why is this being taught that way? It’s incorrect.Show lessMamaBR16
Developer Response
Hi there, Thank you for reaching out here with valued feedback. We apologize that your Little Reader has had this experience with our App. Please reach out to us via the link provided and we will bring it to our team of educators and developers for review. Thank you in advance: http://www.hookedandcompany.com/contactCan’t even view app without payment
I downloaded the app for my child and opened it to make sure it was working, only to be prompted with create an account, well I did and only to find out I have to pay to even see the app. What a load of garbage. Should at least have like a preview where you can see three mini games or something to get a feel of the app.Show lessAlda Macbook
Really Disappointed
This app sucks. I was really pumped about getting it for my kids but it bitterly disappoints. I love the paper version so I thought the creators of that would have been far more particular about what they put their name on. You have to pay right up front without having a chance to see the app so I was suckered in to paying $10 that I literally cancelled after seeing the app for an hour with my kids. Just awful. ☹️Show lessPathetic ☹️
Definitely worth it!
I purchased hooked on phonics for my 6 year old daughter. She loves it, it’s very interactive and engaging to her. She loves the app and the games it offers. I even get practice books in the mail which further helps her learning.Kienico
THE BEST DECISION EVER!!
My daughter just turned 7 years old. I started her on Hooked On Phonics about 4 months ago and it was the best decision I have made! She is now reading full sentences like she been reading for years. It helps children identify words by sounding them out. I am so proud of her and thankful for this app!Show lessLuxxremy
Add more users
I’ve contacted the company multiple times to make them aware some family’s have more then 3 kids. However I have to make two different accounts with two different emails to accommodate my five kids to use the program. If this is not addressed soon we will quit. And I will warn every family I know that has more then three kids that this program and company does not support large families period.Show lesskbuck2008
I had this app now I have to pay for it
I had this app now you’re asking me to pay for it again even though I had already paid for it…. Not good enough!!!!!. It’s a great app but why do I have to pay for the complete package again as I have already paid for it…. Why why why????Richelle.M
Made a HUGE difference
I homeschool my 5 year old and teaching him how to read the traditional way was starting to just get so painful. I was excited to try this app since hooked on phonics is how I learned to read once upon a time and I was not disappointed! In just 2 weeks of using the app 30 mins a day, I saw a huge improvement. The only con I think of is that every now and the levels can drag on with repetition and he loses interest because he finds it too easy and just wants to move onto the next section.Show lessanita_lupita
Developer Response
Hi Anita, we're thrilled to hear that you've seen improvements in your son's reading in such a short time. Additionally, we'd be happy to offer tips and suggestions for enhancing your home learning program, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us at contact@hookedandcompany.com with any questions. Thank you for reading with us!Sound issue
I love the app however the sound has stopped working a couple days ago. I tried deleting and downloading again. Still not working.MilanLP
Sub for 2022
I was gifted the Hooked on Phonics books by someone who had originally purchased it about 5 years ago. The videos seemed out of date but I thought that level of production is probably not worth updating too often. I decided to supplement the books with a subscription but the games are extremely basic. The graphics are on the same level as the outdated videos. I give it three stars because it works as a supplement to the books, which have done a great job for getting my 4 year old beyond kindergarten level reading in less than a year, but as for the app it doesn’t flow well, no customization for reading level and it really just follows the exact path as the book which could work against your child if they’re just memorizing. I’d expect more for a large company like Hooked on Phonics.Show lessMo$ki
Developer Response
Hi there, We are sorry you were not thrilled with your app experience. Please reach out to our Customer Care Team at Contact@hookedandcompany.com, as we always appreciate any feedback, and will bring it to our team of educators and developers for consideration. Thank you.
