# Hale's Tale - Learn to Read — Learn to read in fun way > Children's reading skills app with mini-games developed by educators. (iPhone/iPad app by Hatfuls.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hales-tale-learn-to-read/id1184892804 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Hatfuls](https://appshunter.io/developer/1157354058) - Category: Education, Games, Adventure, Family - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 412 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2017-01-27 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hales-tale-learn-to-read/id1184892804/reviews.md ## What is Hale's Tale? Hale’s Tale is a fun, innovative approach to learning how to read. Children embark on an exciting adventure where they play mini games that strengthen their early reading skills. Developed in partnership with professional educators, Hale’s Tale targets these foundational reading skills: - rhyming - phonemic awareness - print awareness - letter-sound knowledge - sight word recognition - decoding (simple) single-syllable words Try Hale’s Tale, where learning to read becomes a playful adventure! "Finally here is a Goldilocks educational app that fits both the child’s and parent’s needs — not dry, not over-stimulating … just right in the middle of playful fun and peaceful learning." - Elaine Goh, parent and blogger at plantingpeas.com "Hale’s Tale is fantastic app that ticks all the boxes when it comes to wanting to help young children on their way to becoming proficient readers." - EducationalAppStore.com Read why educators love our app: www.berrytalestudios.com If you subscribe via iTunes: -Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. -Subscriptions automatically renew monthly unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. -Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of your selected plan above. -Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings on the device. -No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. -Contact support@berrytalestudios.com for help. Terms of Service: https://media.wix.com/ugd/0b1407_14f85d6d158d4dff8cdf67f981edf350.pdf Privacy Policy: https://media.wix.com/ugd/0b1407_3655bb41904144deadfc6f1368083fdb.pdf ## Key features - Rhyming practice - Phonemic awareness games - Print awareness activities - Letter-sound knowledge - Sight word recognition - Simple decoding practice ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Unlimited access to Hale's Tale | $6.99 | per month | | Unlimited access to the game | $29.49 | per 6 months | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Unlock the full version | $35.99 | one-time | | Chapter One Unlock | $3.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (8 of 8) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hales-tale-learn-to-read/id1184892804/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Hasn’t been updated in over 3 yrs *2021-06-24, version 1.3.1* This game has incredible potential to be one of the best reading apps. Unfortunately it isn’t being updated and my children ran out of levels and became bored with it. ### 5/5 — This is the best learn to read app *2018-11-18* I purchased this app for my youngest child, who just turned four. I already have lots of experience teaching kids to read (my other two children are quite a bit older) but I don’t have the time and my youngest is super active so only using our Hooked on Phonics set wasn’t engaging enough or even doable now that I have two older kids with several activities between them. This is exactly what I needed. There is no silly stuff like Homer (if I wanted my child to draw at every third activity I wouldn’t want a reading app) and though the repetition may seem extreme, my son is much more engaged with this app than Khan Kids, Leap Frog, or Homer. And though it is repetitive, he was already spelling rat and hat by the end of the first level. The first day he literally fell asleep on the sofa with it because he wouldn’t put it down. The gamification is superb and perfect for the 4 to 6 year old. He is super excited to gain coins and buy stuff for his avatar. He is even more excited that he can form words on his own. But best of all this is an app that isn’t loud, flashy or annoying. It is calm and it also doesn’t rush kids with constant prompts. I know that even if this is all my child did, he would learn to start reading independently. However, the app can easily be coupled with Hooked on Phonics and other activities to make an even richer experience. ### 5/5 — My son played this game for hours *2018-01-25* This is one of the most amazing apps I have used, or that I have seen my son use. He played it for hours and then he said, daddy it’s kind a like I’m reading. He was having so much fun that he didn’t even know he was learning :-) I mean it’s just such a great game. I highly recommend it and the support is great too. ### 5/5 — Finally... an amazing reading program. *2017-08-17, version 1.2.4* In 4-6 weeks my daughter's phonological awareness has improved drastically. She has become not only a more confident reader but also more willing to write and successfully sound out words. In addition, her speech and articulation has improved as she is aware of what letters and blends sound like and more conscious of accuracy during conversational speech. I hope Hale's Tales continues to develop their program and expand it for older learners! Anne Heather - Epic Living ### 5/5 — Completely Impressed Teacher *2017-05-25, version 1.2.1* This is the best game I know of for helping young children get ready to read. The game is a perfect mix of calm yet engaging, meaningful but not overwhelming. I love the sequential teaching and built in intelligence so little ones get extra practice in the right areas. Completely impressed and highly recommend! ### 5/5 — Kids love this game *2017-01-31* My kids love this game. And learn. My 4-year old has improved his reading so much! ### 5/5 — Works great *2017-01-29* Amazing! My 2.5 year old is learning the alphabet with this game! ### 5/5 — Even for older learning to read kids *2017-01-21, version 1.0* My almost 9 yo still struggles with reading and this is helpful. Not babyish. Likes the role playing. Fun. ## Frequently asked questions about Hale's Tale ### What reading skills does Hale's Tale focus on? Hale's Tale targets foundational reading skills including rhyming, phonemic awareness, print awareness, letter-sound knowledge, sight word recognition, and simple decoding of single-syllable words. ### Is Hale's Tale suitable for young children? Yes, Hale's Tale is designed for children aged 4 and up and is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. ### How does Hale's Tale make learning to read fun? The app turns learning to read into a playful adventure where children play mini-games that reinforce essential early reading skills, making the process engaging and enjoyable. ### What are the subscription options for Hale's Tale? Hale's Tale offers monthly and six-month subscription plans, both with a 3-day free trial. Pricing is $6.99/month or $29.49/6 months. ### Can I cancel my Hale's Tale subscription? Yes, auto-renewal can be turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. No cancellation is allowed during an active subscription period. ### How often is Hale's Tale updated? The app was last updated on January 23, 2018, with version 1.3.1. Specific update frequency is not detailed, but it is available on iOS devices. ### What do parents and educators say about Hale's Tale? Parents and educators have praised Hale's Tale for its balanced approach, being neither too dry nor over-stimulating, and for effectively helping young children become proficient readers. ### Does Hale's Tale contain advertisements? No, Hale's Tale does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted learning experience for children. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.1 — 2018-01-23 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Added feature that player location can be reset if it get stuck. ### 1.3 — 2017-12-08 - Progress monitor for each player in main menu - New words in mini games - Bug fixes ### 1.2.4 — 2017-06-07 - Fixed a bug where words stopped working in sightword games. - Fixed a bug where players didn't get saved. - Visual improvements. ### 1.2.3 — 2017-05-25 - New minigames - Improved analytics - New toys - Minigame proposals - Bug fix ### 1.2.2 — 2017-05-24 - New minigames - Improved analytics - New toys - Minigame proposals ## Apps similar to Hale's Tale | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Phonics Museum - Learn to Read](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonics-museum-learn-to-read/id1193420313) | 2.7 (9) | Free | Education | | [Bob Books Reading Magic Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bob-books-reading-magic-lite/id408873050) | 4.4 (178) | Free | Education | | [Rhyme to Read - Kids Reading](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhyme-to-read-kids-reading/id789858108) | 3.3 (4) | Free | Education | | [Phonics Farm: Reading for Kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonics-farm-reading-for-kids/id999331698) | 4.6 (577) | Free | Education | | [Learn to ReadWriteSpell Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-to-readwritespell-lite/id1564560384) | — | Free | Education | | [Danish for Beginners & Kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/danish-for-beginners-and-kids/id1575172520) | — | $3.99 | Education | ## More apps by Hatfuls - [Rover Builder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rover-builder/id1157661815) - [FamTracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/famtracker/id6446862457) All apps by Hatfuls: https://appshunter.io/developer/1157354058 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*