# 6th Grade Reading — Comprehension and test prep

> 6th-grade reading comprehension and test preparation app with original stories. (iPhone/iPad app by Peekaboo Studios LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/6th-grade-reading/id568724137 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Peekaboo Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/375031868)
- Category: Education, Games, Family, Word
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.38/5 from 274 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.2 · 43 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-11-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/6th-grade-reading/id568724137/reviews.md

## What is 6th Grade Reading?

It's never too early to improve your reading skills! 

6th Grade Reading Comprehension Prep is designed for the classroom, as well as the student and family looking for an advantage in solidifying their reading and understanding skills: 
• Perfect for classroom use!
• Specifically appropriate content chosen at the 6th grade level 
• Read and test your comprehension with a variety of questions about the selected passages
• Study anywhere and learn at your own pace
• Listen to audio of the story and read along
• This collection of original stories was written specifically for this app 
• Each passage and question set takes approximately 7-10 minutes to complete
• Mix of fiction and non-fiction selections
• Works well for independent study time
• Email student results and track their progress
• Increase your reading comprehension and your scores!

Peekaboo Studios reading passages have been written by award winning authors and teachers specifically for our apps.

* No In-App Purchase required, all content is included *

Aligned with CCSS - Common Core State Standards for 6th Grade:
 - Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text
 - Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details
 - Acquire grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases

User emails:
"I'm very impressed. Since I homeschool, having the history with the reading is a great addition to a homeschool curriculum." - Nancy Daniels

"I like how it highlights where the answer was in the passage when you pick your answer." - Kami Butterfield, teacher

"The selections are age appropriate and the responses to the questions are not too easy - some thought needs to go into it." - Mary Skummer, teacher

"The feature showing where the answer is located in the passage is a spot on tool since I ask my students to be able to provide this in their oral and written responses." - Harold Nelson, teacher

"Great for reading practice - I would highly recommend it."

"This app helped me in my reading. Now I have an A+. I am very happy I did this app."

Teachers can use this app with their entire classroom: 
• Enter as many student names as you need
• Password protected administrator section allows you to review student scores and track student improvement
• Assign stories and question sets with the Schoolwork app
• Email a student's specific test results or a recap of their full progress

Non-Fiction topics include:
• Mark Twain
• Robin Williams
• Maya Angelou
• Frida Kahlo
• Sacagawea
• Niagara Falls
• The Gateway Arch
• The American Penny
• Mobile Safety
• Canoeing
• Water Polo
• Sea Otters
• The Ostrich

With practice you can achieve your best scores!

We love to hear from you!
Please send any feedback or questions to support@peekaboo.mobi

## Key features

- Original stories for 6th-grade level
- Read and test comprehension
- Audio narration with read-along
- Email student results
- Track student progress
- Mix of fiction and non-fiction

## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/6th-grade-reading/id568724137/reviews.md

### 1/5 — NO SOUND

*2024-01-24*

I’m not able to contact the responsible from the app and is not refundable. Need improvements

**Developer response:** If you are not hearing the voice, please check if your device is muted with the switch on the side or in your settings, or if the volume is turned all the way down. You should be able to have each of the stories read out loud. You can also email us from the app main menu and we will be happy to help you further!

### 4/5 — I like it but..

*2021-09-10*

I like this reading app but I don’t like how you only get to choose from like 8 stories. I think you should spice up the stories and I’d use it way more.

### 5/5 — Reading Comprehension Year 6

*2021-05-11, version 4.0.1*

I personally recommend this app to everyone as it helped me improve my skills in Reading Comprehension. It is one of the apps I think would help knowledge in this area.

### 5/5 — Cool♡︎

*2020-11-18*

𝕋𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕒𝕡𝕡 𝕚𝕤 𝕡𝕣𝕖𝕥𝕥𝕪 𝕗𝕦𝕟 𝕓𝕦𝕥 𝕚 𝕟𝕖𝕖𝕕 𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕖 𝕝𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕝𝕤☹︎

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review! We will keep working on new stories. If you have suggestions for stories we should write about, please email us from the app.

### 4/5 — What I think

*2020-08-21*

I think that you should have some expression on the voice when you tap it

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2020-05-19*

I HATE THIS, waste of money

**Developer response:** Sorry that you didn’t like it! What do you think would have made it better? We got lots of good reviews that the app has helped people with their reading, but we love to keep improving too!

### 5/5 — Good game

*2020-05-15*

Best game ever

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your review! Keep practicing your reading and you will keep getting better and better!

### 4/5 — Sea Turles

*2020-04-29*

I love it but the question should be more clear

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for your review! If you have suggestions about any particular questions, please write to us from the app and let us know!

### 5/5 — My review

*2018-07-24*

It’s a great app for my kids to use that teaches them grammar.

### 3/5 — Thanks

*2014-09-19*

Yeah thanks for the educational game

## Frequently asked questions about 6th Grade Reading

### What does the 6th Grade Reading app do?

This app is designed to improve reading comprehension and test-taking skills for 6th graders. It offers a collection of original stories, both fiction and non-fiction, specifically written for this age group. Users can read passages, answer comprehension questions, and listen to audio narration while reading along.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include original stories tailored for the 6th-grade level, a mix of fiction and non-fiction content, the ability to test comprehension with varied questions, audio narration for read-along, progress tracking, and the option to email student results. Each passage and question set is designed to take approximately 7-10 minutes to complete.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, this app is completely free to use. There are no in-app purchases required, meaning all content is included with the initial download. This makes it an accessible tool for students, families, and educators.

### Who is this app designed for?

The app is ideal for 6th-grade students looking to enhance their reading comprehension and prepare for tests. It is also beneficial for teachers who can use it in the classroom for independent study or assignments, and for families seeking to support their child's learning at home.

### How does the app help track student progress?

The app allows teachers to enter multiple student names and track their individual improvement. Student scores can be reviewed, and specific test results or a recap of full progress can be emailed. This feature is particularly useful for educators managing a classroom or parents monitoring their child's development.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.1 — 2019-09-24

- 10 new stories added
- Dynamic font for stories
- Listen to audio of each story and read along
- Teachers can now assign stories to their classroom from the Schoolwork app
Leave us a review, and let us know how you feel about our apps! Thanks so much for all your support!

### 4.0 — 2019-09-12

- 10 new stories added
- Dynamic font for stories
- Listen to audio of each story and read along
- Teachers can now assign stories to their classroom from the Schoolwork app
Leave us a review, and let us know how you feel about our apps! Thanks so much for all your support!

### 3.0 — 2017-12-21

Updated to the latest code and with a totally new design.
Leave us a review, and let us know how you feel about it!

Thanks so much for all your support!

### 2.2 — 2017-01-04

Updated to the latest code.
Thanks so much for all your support!

### 2.1 — 2016-03-17

Small improvements to the best reading app for 6th grade!

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