# Reading For All Learners 1-8 — I See Sam Phonics Books

> Phonics-based reading program for early learners and those with reading disabilities. (iPhone/iPad app by Academic Success For All Learners Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-for-all-learners-1-8/id576498956 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Academic Success For All Learners Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/576498959)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 56 App Store ratings · 60 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-12-21
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-for-all-learners-1-8/id576498956/reviews.md

## What is Reading For All Learners 1?

Real Reviews From Real Users

Great for beginning readers and those with a reading disability
My kindergarten son was diagnosed with dyslexia, and this app has been wonderful for him! The books progress logically based on reading level, which is surprisingly difficult to find. So often books for beginning readers are all over the place phonetically. If he gets stuck on a word, he can touch the text to hear it sounded out. I like that it asks questions throughout the stories to assess reading comprehension and that at the end of books they go over letter sounds and blends that will be coming in the next book. He feels accomplished as he moves up each level. It’s really been the best app we have found for him so far.

Best system for teaching reading
We used this program to teach all three of our kids to read. Our first child was with the paper books. By the second set they were each ready to move on to bigger books by themselves. I can’t praise these books enough!

Love Sam!
I can’t praise these books enough! I’ve read them with 5 kids now and they are the best at introducing books to kids and developing reading skills. Thank you for making an app!

---Features---
• Easy-to-use Audio Prompts and Audio Modeling of Words and Sounds
• Audio Recording and Playback of Student Reading
• Aligned with Common Core State Standards
• Research-Proven Skill Introduction Sequence
• Engaging Artwork and Storylines
• Gradual, Systematic Introduction of New Material

---Highly Customizable Controls---
• Turn Off/On Audio Cues
• Turn Off/On Read to Me
• Turn Off/On Audio Recording
• Hide/Unhide Story Pictures
• Adjust Font Size

---Reading Skills Addressed---
• Phonemic Awareness
• Alphabetic Principle
• Decoding
• Oral Reading Fluency
• Reading Comprehension

Reading For All Learners is Flexible: Use the program for one-on-one, small-group, large-group, instructor-led, or independent practice settings. Reading For All Learners electronic edition is fully compatible with the print edition of Reading For All Learners. 

Reading For All Learners is Effective: This evidence-based reading program has been used around the world to successfully teach both proficient, or struggling readers, and those with disabilities. Now, the program is available as an app, which includes many new research-aligned, interactive features.

Reading For All Learners is Systematic: Each of the 141 books builds on the skills of the previous books, gradually introducing new skills, with repeated opportunities to practice newly introduced skills. The sequential introduction of skills and practice opportunities in Reading For All Learners has been refined by scientific research and feedback from parents, teachers, and tutors during the last 40 years. Quickly and precisely determine if your students have mastered new content using the brief assessments embedded in the program.

Reading For All Learners is 100% decodable: Before your students meet a word in a story, they have the opportunity to practice the sounds that make up the word and practice the word itself. Ensuring each story is 100% decodable builds student confidence and enhances fluency and comprehension.

Reading For All Learners is aligned with:
• The Science of Reading 
• Reading Foundational Skills(RF) in the Common Core State Standards
• Reading Literature Skills (RL) in the Common Core State Standards
• National Reading Panel Report (NRP, 2000)
• The National Institute for Literacy Findings on Kindergarten to Third Grade Reading Instruction (Put Reading First: The Research Building Blocks for Teaching Children to Read!)

## Key features

- Audio prompts and word sounding
- Audio recording of student reading
- Comprehension assessments
- Systematic skill introduction
- Customizable audio and visual controls
- Decodable text

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Set 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Set 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Set 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Books 3 to 7 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Books 8 to 12 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Books 13 to 17 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Books 23 to 27 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Books 3 to 7 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Set 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Sets | $49.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 60)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-for-all-learners-1-8/id576498956/reviews.md

### 1/5 — These people are scam artists!

*2024-05-27, version 4.1.5*

I am so angry right now. I few years back I purchased access to ALL of the I See Sam series through the app for $50. Now they want me to pay on a monthly basis for something I already owned! It’s pathetic! Why would I originally pay $50 for something and then want to pay more! You guys are ridiculous and completely dishonest!

### 1/5 — Used to be great, but not so now

*2023-11-03, version 4.1.5*

Customer service is terrible. I emailed them a week ago, and haven’t heard back. It’s a shame. We have loved this app, and used it to teach our kids how to read.

### 5/5 — Owner was fantastic

*2023-08-22, version 4.1.5*

I was frustrated with spending the money and then then changing it to monthly subscriptions. Turns out that Apple is to blame. Owner was amazing and I would highly recommend this product.

### 1/5 — Ripped off

*2023-07-24, version 4.1.5*

I paid a lot of money to have access to the whole collection. Now they switched to a subscription and my $80 is gone! They robbed me!

### 1/5 — Cash Grab

*2023-07-21, version 4.1.5*

Had I known that they were going to change to subscription payment structure, I wouldn’t have bought out the entire set of books. Now I’m out 80 bucks for something that they’re asking me to pay additional subscription fees for. Awful

### 2/5 — Developer doesn’t update

*2022-04-04, version 2.6.4*

We love this program-my kids started it in school and I wanted to have the rest of the program for them to continue- 

BUT it only works on an old iPad and won’t update to my new phone…we are making it work for us now, but it is a lot of money to pay for a program that won’t work in the future.

### 5/5 — The best app

*2021-09-11, version 2.6.4*

It helps me with reading and I don’t have to buy so much books it is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

### 1/5 — VERY EXPENSIVE app that I can no longer use

*2021-08-22, version 2.6.4*

I purchased this app in full for my daughter because it was the program they were using at school. 
And now not only does it not work, but none of the books are even showing up. $80 gone.

### 1/5 — Great books, but app never works

*2021-05-09, version 2.6.4*

They do not keep up with the development of the app. So my app has not worked in over a year. I paid over $80 to purchase all the books on the app and only got a few months use out of them. I’m really disappointed because I love these books. Still trying to make contact with the company.

### 5/5 — Wonderful Resource

*2021-04-04, version 2.6.4*

The books are so good that they are useful for all kinds of children.  I use them with my regular students in the class and with the children that I tutor.  They have been amazing when working with children that have challenges learning how to read.

## Frequently asked questions about Reading For All Learners 1

### What is Reading For All Learners?

Reading For All Learners is a structured, phonics-based reading program designed to teach reading skills systematically. It offers interactive books with features like audio prompts, comprehension checks, and the ability to record student reading, making it effective for both proficient and struggling readers, including those with disabilities.

### What reading skills does this app address?

The app addresses key reading skills including phonemic awareness, the alphabetic principle, decoding, oral reading fluency, and reading comprehension. It systematically introduces new skills and provides opportunities for practice and assessment.

### Is this app suitable for children with dyslexia?

Yes, the app is highly recommended for children with reading disabilities such as dyslexia. Its logical progression of books, phonetic support, and interactive features are specifically designed to help these learners build confidence and reading proficiency.

### How does the app support learning?

The app supports learning through easy-to-use audio prompts for words and sounds, audio recording and playback of student reading, and engaging artwork. It also includes comprehension questions throughout stories and reviews letter sounds and blends at the end of books.

### Can I customize the learning experience?

Yes, the app offers highly customizable controls. You can turn audio cues, 'read to me' narration, and audio recording on or off. You can also hide or unhide story pictures and adjust the font size to suit individual learner needs.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1.5 — 2023-06-25

Significant Update – We’ve updated the app from top to bottom. Now your same subscription can be used on multiple platforms. With a Teacher subscription you can now share access to the books with your students.

### 2.6.4 — 2019-08-14

This release improves compatibility with iPhone X, and a small bug related to network connectivity and application stability.

### 2.6.3 — 2019-06-03

This resolves a small bug related to network connectivity and application stability.

### 2.6.2 — 2019-01-21

This release addresses a bug that caused the app to crash on certain devices under iOS 12.1

### 2.2.1 — 2018-10-15

This release fixes a minor bug related to recording

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