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.
My three boys love this
I have had this app for over five years as my kids learn to read (youngest is just getting into it; oldest hasnt used it for 3 years). This is a terrific app for the the stages from “knows letters but cannot read” to “reading and adding to word base...about grade 2).
Here’s what I love:
- pay one flat fee: Like everything, the kids pick this up and cant get enough then drop it for a month and return again. With the one time pay, I dont have to guess whether they will play lots in the next time period.
- family share: who is using which electronic device is like a game of hot potatoes at my house. Love family share!
- works for all three kids: one liked the music section; one didnt. One liked recording himself reading; one didnt. This app worked for all three which is rather unusual for us.
- Great support: I tend to contact companies. I like ones that respond quickly and politely. Top marks for borh with these guys.
Improvements:
-Would love to see the app update the kids progress across different devices but it hasn’t bothered the kids.
- CHECK which version you are buying. The subscription app is the same as the flat rate app. The cost for 1 year is the same as purchasing outright.
All in all, great app that I highly recommend.
Here’s what I love:
- pay one flat fee: Like everything, the kids pick this up and cant get enough then drop it for a month and return again. With the one time pay, I dont have to guess whether they will play lots in the next time period.
- family share: who is using which electronic device is like a game of hot potatoes at my house. Love family share!
- works for all three kids: one liked the music section; one didnt. One liked recording himself reading; one didnt. This app worked for all three which is rather unusual for us.
- Great support: I tend to contact companies. I like ones that respond quickly and politely. Top marks for borh with these guys.
Improvements:
-Would love to see the app update the kids progress across different devices but it hasn’t bothered the kids.
- CHECK which version you are buying. The subscription app is the same as the flat rate app. The cost for 1 year is the same as purchasing outright.
All in all, great app that I highly recommend.
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Great for struggling readers!
I have an 11 year old with autism and he has struggled with reading from the beginning. He started the school year at a kindergarten level and by the end of the year he was at a first grade third month. I believe with the help of this app he was able to be so successful. I love how if he does not know a word he can hold his finger on it and then he can hear what the word is. I like the different categories and levels. I would suggest this app for struggling readers! Now if the programmer can create one with the next levels that would be great!
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Best reading app for beginners
Love the new books. I like that kids can read anywhere and anytime even when you are not connected to WiFi. The Reading Train is hands-down the favorite of my 5 to 7 year old students. This app has everything they need to develop from pre-readers to self confident, independent readers. Kids can get started right away with reading real books. The books are very simple, fun and informative with lots of interesting topics to choose from. There are 3 beginning reading levels so it is easy to find just right books for every child. Kids love to record themselves reading which is a great way for me to assess their reading progress. Every word can be touched to hear it spoken and I love the built in dictionary where kids can hear and see definitions of hundreds of words and build their background knowledge. The train game lets kids practice phonics, spelling and even tests comprehension as kids have to pick items for a category related to the book they just read. My kids love earning coins to spend in the music shop where they can sing along with familiar and new children's songs. I subscribed for a year for just 9.99 which is incredible value as I know we will be using this app every day!
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Subscription required from the start
Stupid greedy app- can’t even preview it without a subscription. There’s literally one baby book and everything single other book and level requires you to pay. I’m not signing up for an ongoing payment for an app that might be useless.
Response from developer
Hello. I am so sorry you found the experience frustrating. We take customer feedback very seriously so have decided to unlock much more free content and offer a 30 day free trial. With any subscription, you can have access to all the books and songs for 30 days without any charge. Our latest update also provides a huge number of free books and songs without the need to sign up for a subscription. The first book in each unit is unlocked, along with all the songs and the 450+ word dictionary. I hope you will consider trying the Reading Train again. Please contact us at support@readingtrain.org if you have other concerns or questions.
Victoria
This has to be the best app I have found for teaching children to read and spell. After trying so many we found this one and love it.
My son with special needs says "I like it because you work hard to get rewards!"
He was on this for 3 hours the first time we used it. It has great incentives like earning coins to play songs. You can even record your voice while reading and singing!
My son with special needs says "I like it because you work hard to get rewards!"
He was on this for 3 hours the first time we used it. It has great incentives like earning coins to play songs. You can even record your voice while reading and singing!
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Absolutely love the guy's voice
This app has a lot going for it! We love the narrator's positive feedback ("Nice!"). Level options are great and my kids love anything where they get to record and play back their voices. The sing along is terrific! We love it.
So many books to read!
I love the colourful pictures and the clearly presented books. There are lots of books available via subscription in this app, making it a brilliant way to keep the kids reading. Books on all sort fo subjects, make this perfect for any young reader.
This app is loaded!
There are so much to do and descover in this app. It will keep the kids busy for weeks! They ask to go back to the books again and again.
WOW!!!
really really nice reading app for kids. comes with several free books on various subjects with more to unlock, as well as fun games to quiz kids' reading skills. adorable music and great narration. really a cut above a lot of free apps, great for kids who love reading. highly recommended!!
One of the BEST reading apps for emerging readers.
I am a first grade teacher and a mother of two young boys. All of my kids LOVE the reading train!!! It is amazing for building fluency. The kids can't wait to listen to, read, record and playback recordings of themselves reading. Worth every cent!
Best reading app on App Store!!
We love this app!!!! ❤️
My son started working on the Reading Train after I discovered he was beginning to read at just age 2. The Reading Train app was the PERFECT tool to peak his interest even further!!! The books are written with such great illustrations. The smile on his face is PRICELESS as he plays and sings along to
the fun and educational songs. Libby and Evan Curry have created and provided kids of all ages with a TREASURE for learning to read!!! Please download NOW and let your child begin their journey on the Reading Train!!! You will be amazed at how fast they will progress!! At age 5 now, my son never tires or gets bored from the app because it offers new books and songs to keep him wanting to play it everyday!!
My son started working on the Reading Train after I discovered he was beginning to read at just age 2. The Reading Train app was the PERFECT tool to peak his interest even further!!! The books are written with such great illustrations. The smile on his face is PRICELESS as he plays and sings along to
the fun and educational songs. Libby and Evan Curry have created and provided kids of all ages with a TREASURE for learning to read!!! Please download NOW and let your child begin their journey on the Reading Train!!! You will be amazed at how fast they will progress!! At age 5 now, my son never tires or gets bored from the app because it offers new books and songs to keep him wanting to play it everyday!!
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A lot of content
This is really amazing how much content has this FREE app. Very very entertaining for kids. Strong 5!
Awesome learning format
This is by far the best app I have downloaded for my kids. It's entertaining, engaging and fun. The kids don't even realise they are learning while they read and play. The repetition makes it easy for the kids to get familiar with the words and the possibility to play a song at the end keeps them coming back for more reading. It's a game and a book rolled into one and even my 6yr old still enjoys it. Highly recommend.
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Phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension for beginning readers
I'm so impressed with the books in this app. The books are written so there is a gradual release of responsibility to the reader. I bought this app and love it. It is money well spent. I can also keep track of who is reading what level and how they are progressing. Check it out.
Wonderful app!
I love this app and so does my son. My son has ASD and most ASD kids have sensory issues. Many of the apps he has tried are too busy. Too many animations and other distractions that cause him to focus on the sounds and
animations and not the actual content.
This app has just the right balance to keep him interested and focused. He likes earning the coins for the songs.
Good job!
animations and not the actual content.
This app has just the right balance to keep him interested and focused. He likes earning the coins for the songs.
Good job!
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