# Hazel Reads: Phonics Stories — Create Personalized Stories

> Create Personalized Stories (iPhone/iPad app by Hazel Reads, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hazel-reads-phonics-stories/id6779759821 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hazel Reads, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779759823)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-13
- Data updated: 2026-10-06

## What is Hazel Reads?

Stories your child can actually read — starring your child.

Hazel Reads makes a personalized picture book in seconds, then your kid reads it themselves. Every word is matched to their exact phonics level, so the story is never too hard and never too babyish. They tap any word to hear it, and sight words light up as they go.

It's named for Adelaide Hazel, the kindergartener it was built for.


HOW IT WORKS

1. Pick who's in the story — your child, their brother, Grandma, the dog, even a friend down the street.
2. Pick where it happens — the backyard, a circus, the bottom of the sea.
3. Hazel writes and illustrates a brand-new story in moments, decodable at your child's level.
4. Your child reads it, tapping words for help and watching their progress grow.


STORIES THEY CAN ACTUALLY READ

Most kids' books are written to be read TO a child. Hazel Reads writes books to be read BY them. Behind every story is a hand-built phonics engine — not a guess — that keeps the words inside what your child has actually learned, from first sounds all the way to fluent reading. Hard words get gently stretched; sight words are highlighted so they build confidence with every page.


STARRING THE PEOPLE THEY LOVE

Snap a photo and Hazel draws your child — and their family, friends, and pets — as hand-illustrated storybook characters. Cast up to four of them in any story. Kids are dramatically more excited to read when they're the hero.


MATCHED TO THEIR EXACT LEVEL

A quick, playful check finds exactly where your reader is — anywhere from sounding out first letters to reading multisyllable words. As they grow, the stories grow with them, and you'll see when they're ready to level up.


WATCH THEM GROW

The parent dashboard shows what your child is working on, which words they've mastered, and where they are on the path from beginner to confident reader — with plain-English notes on what to expect at each stage.


WHY PARENTS LOVE IT

- Decodable stories at 8 reading levels, from pre-reader to fluent
- Tap any word to hear it read aloud
- Sight words highlighted as they read
- Hand-illustrated pages, a new one every story
- Your child (and family) cast as the characters
- Comprehension questions to check understanding
- A parent dashboard that tracks real reading progress
- New, original stories every time — never the same book twice


TRY IT FREE

Create stories free every week. Hazel Plus unlocks unlimited stories so your reader never runs out.

Hazel Plus subscription:
- $9.99 / month or $59.99 / year
- Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase
- Subscription renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
- Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings

Privacy Policy: https://hazelreads.com/privacy
Terms of Use: https://hazelreads.com/terms

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Story Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3 Story Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Story Credits | $5.99 | one-time |


## Is Hazel Reads safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Hazel Reads.

## Is Hazel Reads legit?

Hazel Reads: Phonics Stories has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Hazel Reads is 48 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-17

Updated navigation + behind-the-scenes optimization to make it run smoother.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-13

No release notes.

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