Reading Train Starter Books

Reading Train Starter Books

Early Readers, Songs & Quizzes

26 ratings
73 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 25, 2013
  • August 23, 2025

Features

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About

This app offers a growing library of over 300 beginner books, songs, and quizzes designed to help children develop reading skills, confidence, and a love for reading. It includes professional narration, a word dictionary, and interactive games.

300+ beginner books
Songs and quizzes
Professional narration
450+ word dictionary
Interactive train game
Leveled reading
Unlimited user accounts
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What's New in Reading Train Starter Books

3.9

August 23, 2025

Brand New Song Book- The Bonny Place I Left My Bone.

Subscription plans

The Reading Train

First month free! Unlimited books & songs.

$9.991 Year
1 Month trial
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User reviews

Love it! Wish it had higher level books

My kids absolutely LOVE this app! The only thing I wish is that it had books at higher levels available.

The app has no sound

I just purchased this because the starter app suddenly has no sound. I thought it was a trick for customers to purchase the full version. My son love this app so I made the purchase but this does not have a sound as well. I have tried turning off then on my son’s iPad as well as deleting and reinstalling the app but nothing works. Is it only me who’s experiencing this? Mind you, this is an expensive App. Please help me resolve this.
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How to delete and not get charged

I deleted this from my phone before the end of the trial period but I still got charged. I can’t find how to unsubscribe after the free trial. Please help.

Subscription Required?!?

And the subscription cannot be shared! So I need to pay a monthly fee on my iPhone, on my kid’s iPad, and on my husband’s phone?! Unfortunately, I’m going to need to unsubscribe. :(

Response from developer

Hello, The subscription can be shared on any device that you own. You just need to go into the parent settings and click on Restore. If you have any further difficulties, please contact libby@readingtrain.org.

Horrible service

I have tried on numerous times to cancel my subscription and I’ve been charged ! I have not received a email back smh!

Response from developer

So sorry that you had difficulty cancelling your subscription. We respond right away to emails sent through our website or sent to support@readingtrain.org. Cancellations are handled through Apple as we do not have your billing information. If you are still having problems, please contact us and we will try to help.

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FAQ

What is Reading Train Starter Books?

Reading Train Starter Books is an educational app designed to help children learn to read. It provides a library of over 300 beginner books, songs, and quizzes, along with features like professional narration and an integrated dictionary to build reading skills, confidence, and vocabulary.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include a vast library of over 300 leveled books, 20 free song books, professional narration, the ability to record user readings, an interactive train game after each book, and a 450+ word integrated dictionary. It also offers unlimited user accounts and reporting tools for subscribers.

How much does Reading Train Starter Books cost?

The app offers a free version with access to 33 books, 21 songs, and the dictionary. Full access to the entire library of over 300 books is available through a subscription, with options for $1.99/month, $6.99/6 months, or $9.99/year. A 30-day free trial is included with the subscription.

What devices is Reading Train Starter Books compatible with?

The app is designed for iPads and is safe for kids, being a member of Moms With Apps and the Know What's Inside Program. It is ad-free and prioritizes user privacy. Users can share the service with additional iPads they own.

What are the common use cases for Reading Train Starter Books?

This app is ideal for parents and educators looking to support early reading development. Children can use it to practice listening, reading, and recording at different levels, build vocabulary through leveled books on various topics, and engage with fun games and songs that reinforce learning.