# Starfall — PreK to 5th Reading & Math

> Educational games and activities for reading and math, PreK to 5th grade. (iPhone/iPad app by Starfall Education Foundation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starfall/id707189889 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Starfall Education Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771099820)
- Category: Education, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 4,287 App Store ratings · 257 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 155 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-10-18
- Data updated: 2026-09-11
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starfall/id707189889/reviews.md

## What is Starfall?

Starfall® fun activities, games, and songs includes reading, math, music, and more – read, learn, and play preschool to fifth grade. Includes free and subscriber content.

Starfall provides an Enhanced Accessible Index for children with visual, hearing, or mobility impairments. For more information, please contact Customer Service at (+1) 303-417-6414.

Join Zac the Rat® and his friends on an exciting learning journey, starting with the ABCs and 123s and advancing up to grade 5 grammar and mathematics. Starfall's playful open format intuitively guides children through sequential learning objectives for reading, math, art, music, and social subjects like kindness and caring.

*Highlights*

*Reading (phonics, fluency, grammar) -- ABCs, Learn to Read, I’m Reading, Talking Library, Punctuation, Parts of Speech
*Math -- Numbers, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Geometry and Measurement, Fractions
*More -- Holiday Activities, Nursery Rhymes, Sing-Alongs, Interactive Calendar

*Why Starfall*

*Research based, teacher tested, child approved. The Starfall® systematic approach was created by experienced educators using time-tested instructional methods.
*Try it for free. All of the basics for learning how to read are available to everyone.
*No advertisements. Whether a free user or subscriber, you won’t see any ads.
*Pass it forward! Subscribers gain access to hundreds of additional activities and support the free sections for others to enjoy.

*What people are saying about Starfall*

Listed on PC Magazine’s “15 best Online Learning Services for Kids,” Think Five’s “Top 5 Most Used Apps by Elementary Teachers,” and as one Parent's Magazine's "70 Best Apps for Families."


"Kids can learn about letter recognition, phonics, and reading. Skill acquisition is appropriately gradual... Starfall does an excellent job of offering clear and intriguing early literacy lessons." —Common Sense Media


“I truly believe that Starfall set the foundation for my future.” —Sarah, undergraduate at Stanford University

*Subscription information*
If you choose to purchase a Starfall subscription, a $5.99 (USD) payment will be applied to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase and monthly after that. Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. This subscription is valid only for home use. It can be used on devices signed in with your Apple ID, as well as any associated Family Sharing devices.



*Additional Info*
This app requires an internet connection and is intended for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grades 1-5. It also supports English language development, special education, and homeschool environments.

Privacy Policy: https://teach.starfall.com/privacy
Terms of Service: https://teach.starfall.com/terms

The Starfall website and applications are program services of Starfall Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) publicly supported nonprofit. Copyright © 2002–2024 by Starfall Education and its licensors. All rights reserved. Starfall® and Starfall.com® are registered trademarks in the U.S., the European Union, and various other countries.

## Key features

- Reading phonics and fluency
- Math concepts and operations
- Interactive games and songs
- Accessibility features
- Sequential learning objectives
- Holiday activities and sing-alongs

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starfall Monthly | $5.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Starfall?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy and fun learning
- 🎨 Engaging activities and games
- 🧠 Helps with reading, math, and more
- 🌟 Nostalgic childhood memories
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for kids of all ages

**Cons**

- 💰 Limited free content, requires subscription
- 🔒 Difficulty managing parental controls
- 🐛 Technical issues like crashes and freezes
- 📱 Compatibility problems on mobile devices
- 🔍 Repetitive content and lack of updates

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and trouble logging in
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices
- Glitches in specific games and activities
- Compatibility problems with newer OS versions
- Incorrect pronunciation of numbers and dates

**Most requested features**

- Add more advanced content for older kids
- Improve accessibility for visually impaired users
- Provide offline mode for use without internet
- Allow customization of character and settings
- Integrate with other educational platforms

## Recent user reviews (10 of 257)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starfall/id707189889/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I luv this

*2026-08-26, version 3.3.88*

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### 5/5 — The best game for children

*2026-08-26, version 3.3.88*

I rated this 5 stats because that’s what it should be genuinely rated, I love the tic tac toe minigames and other games like the racing game for 4th grade and 5th. I hope it gets an update where it can go up to 13th/senior

### 5/5 — Starfall

*2026-08-22, version 3.3.88*

Copyright 1990-2024

### 5/5 — Nostalgic + why you should download starfall

*2026-08-10, version 3.3.88*

I am currently in middle school and I loved this app when I was in elementary (ever since pre-k to 2nd grade) and I loved this app so much! If you are reading this, here a few reasons why you should download it based off my experience! (fyi I don’t remember much since I haven’t played this game in a while so this is just how much I remember) 
1: it’s educational
2: the illustrations are kid-friendly
3: you can choose which grade you want to learn in!
4: it has many interactive games
5: teaches almost all the stuff you need (ex. Math, reading, art, spelling, history, holidays, etc..)
BUT here’s something to know, some stuff in starfall could require you to pay but luckily most of the stuff you would need are free!
Consider downloading starfall! It’s great!

### 5/5 — I loved Starfall

*2026-08-10, version 3.3.88*

Make this free download again please 😢

### 5/5 — The only app that I accept🥹🌹✨

*2026-08-01, version 3.3.76*

This was my childhood app “Starfall” one of the only apps that I actually enjoyed as a 6-7 year old. I can’t believe that ts actually got an update✌️I’m officially in middle school and I’m finally too old for this, I mean I still wanna play on it, Besides u might wonder why im still using ts app 


STARFALL WAS JUST PEAK FOR CHILDHOOD.

### 1/5 — Garbage app

*2026-07-26, version 3.3.76*

It goes out weekly and won’t let you log in or blocks the extra features you pay for with your subscription.  Get your stuff together star-fail

### 5/5 — You are sweetie cute app!

*2026-07-25, version 3.3.76*

I rate starfall has to pre-K to5 reading and math I was download my app by Linc C I downloaded at 100 years ago I have rated five stars

### 5/5 — Star-fall

*2026-07-24, version 3.3.76*

Starfall is the best! Nostalgic Zac the Rat! Why did BACKPACK BEAR ROAR? AMEN!

### 5/5 — The starfall

*2026-07-17, version 3.3.76*

The first thing

## Frequently asked questions about Starfall

### What is Starfall?

Starfall is an educational app that provides fun activities, games, and songs for children from preschool to 5th grade. It focuses on developing reading and math skills through a playful, sequential learning approach. The app also includes content for art, music, and social subjects.

### What subjects does Starfall cover?

Starfall covers a comprehensive range of subjects including reading (phonics, fluency, grammar), math (numbers, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, fractions), and more, such as holiday activities, nursery rhymes, and sing-alongs. It aims to guide children through learning objectives in these areas.

### How much does Starfall cost?

Starfall offers free content, including the basics for learning how to read. For access to hundreds of additional activities, a subscription is available for $5.99 (USD) per month. This subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### What age group is Starfall for?

Starfall is intended for children from Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grades 1 through 5. It is designed to support their learning journey from the ABCs and 123s up to more advanced grammar and mathematics concepts.

### Can Starfall be used by children with disabilities?

Yes, Starfall provides an Enhanced Accessible Index specifically for children with visual, hearing, or mobility impairments. This ensures that a wider range of children can engage with the learning content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3.94 — 2026-08-28

Back-to-school fun continues with Backpack Bear & friends. Customize your learning experience with new grade-level toggles.

### 3.3.88 — 2026-08-03

A new school year begins with Backpack Bear & friends. Customize your learning experience with new grade-level toggles.

### 3.3.76 — 2026-06-23

Starfall has new content for summer readers and dancers! Get your wiggles out with our new Motion Song: Move Like an Animal.  Dance and sing with penguins, elephants, and other wild creatures. When you are ready to relax and read, we have two new nonfiction books in Grade 2-3 English. Read all about What Lives in the Ocean and the life of Duke Kahanamoku. These stories include interactive features like glossary words (introducing more challenging vocabulary), creature cards (fun facts about ocean creatures), maps, and diary pages (more historical and personal). Keep learning this summer with Starfall!

### 3.3.66 — 2026-04-18

Starfall introduces more new content for learners to spring into spelling and math! Two new math videos teach about factor pairs and expanded form in Math 4,5. Three new seasonal word lists in Grade 1 Spelling are available for members. Celebrate Earth Day with new vocabulary words and practice how to spell them.

### 3.3.54 — 2026-02-02

Starfall is excited to announce the Learn to Read Chapter Books series! Introducing early readers to the structure and experience of reading books with chapters. Each book includes a table of contents and three engaging chapters designed to build comprehension and reading stamina.

The series features five books starring beloved Starfall characters, each with its own unique story. The books encourage independent reading and understanding of longer texts with chapters. Individual words can be tapped to hear their pronunciation, supporting developing readers as they build confidence.

Find these new books in Grade 1 English, where you can also practice with Build a Silly Sentence and be a detective in Punctuation Investigation (previously found in Grade 2-3 English). 

Enjoy our winter decorations and dressing up in your winter clothes, too. Stay warm and have fun learning with Starfall!

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