# Teach Your Monster to Read — user reviews > 428 indexed App Store user reviews of Teach Your Monster to Read by Teach Your Monster, rated 4.50/5 from 27,742 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teach-your-monster-to-read/id828392046/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teach-your-monster-to-read/id828392046.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 20,409 · 4★ 3,792 · 3★ 1,711 · 2★ 730 · 1★ 1,100 ## What do users think of Teach Your Monster to Read? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Fun and engaging learning experience - 🚀 Effective in teaching reading and phonics - 💡 Customizable monster feature motivates kids - 👍 Suitable for a wide age range (3-8 years) - 👍 Helpful for struggling readers and kids with special needs **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes - 🔊 British accent can be confusing for American users - 🕹️ Some games are too difficult for young kids - 🕰️ Lack of pause/resume functionality between sessions **Commonly reported bugs** - Loss of progress and collected items - Compatibility issues on certain devices **Most requested features** - Add American English pronunciation option - Introduce more practice modes and customization options - Implement progress tracking and parental controls - Allow selective review of specific letter sounds/words ## Newest reviews (11 of 428) ### 4/5 — Why I’m rated teach your monster to read four stars *2026-08-06, version 5.4.4* Because everything else is great, but after the two goblins and the planets, can we have something like big like a final boss battle like with letters and numbers and then after the letter category move onto letters like times subtraction anything but we need to kind of stop on the ### 3/5 — Science of reading *2026-06-28, version 5.4.2* As someone trained in the science of reading, I was excited to try this app, but I encountered a few instructional choices that gave me pause. For example, the app uses an orange to teach the short o sound. However, orange does not begin with the short /ŏ/ sound—it begins with an r-controlled vowel sound (/or/). When children are first learning letter-sound correspondences, it's important to use clear, accurate examples. Another activity instructed my child to "click the sound /s/" but then displayed both the letters c and s. Since both letters can represent the /s/ sound, the prompt was ambiguous and left my child confused. If the goal is to assess phoneme recognition, the activity should avoid multiple correct answers unless alternate spellings have already been explicitly taught. These may seem like small details, but accurate, explicit instruction is foundational in the science of reading. Young learners benefit from consistent examples that reduce confusion rather than introduce exceptions too early. I appreciate the app's engaging format, but I hope these instructional choices are reconsidered to better support beginning readers ### 5/5 — Man oh man *2026-06-25, version 5.4.2* So fun ### 2/5 — Disappointing *2026-06-21, version 5.4.2* You wanna know how bad this app is? They don’t pronounce some letters correctly. Example: The P sound is a keyboard clap sound. I have to tell my kiddo, that’s not correct, p is ppuu. That’s how bad this app is. And the whole thing is amateur city. ### 3/5 — Engaging but educationally inconsistent *2026-06-14, version 5.4.2* This app is engaging, colourful, and fun for children to use. However, the learning levels are very inconsistent and often do not match students’ abilities. Children who are still learning the alphabet are being asked to spell words such as “cancel” and “eyes,” which is developmentally inappropriate. Many activities also allow students to guess their way through challenges, making it difficult to determine whether real learning is taking place. While the app is entertaining, its educational progression needs significant improvement. ### 5/5 — Effective *2026-06-03, version 5.4.2* This app started great & has only improved over the years we used it. Both of my children used it as a help to learn to read. It was enjoyable and effective for them. ### 5/5 — Disappointing Update *2026-06-02, version 5.4.2* Update: The TYM team was really receptive and responsive to feedback about their update. I appreciate their communication and transparency. They followed up and said current paid users get full access to the new app/update. Thank you! Feb 21, 2026: I paid for the original app in full and am pretty frustrated to hear that it is now switching to a subscription model. The app is only giving 45 days notice (which they’re calling “providing this notice well in advance”) and a free trial. I originally really enjoyed this app for gamifying reading for my son but this sudden switch up is really disappointing. So far there’s no offer to compensate in any way for the original purchase for full access. :( I get the need for revenue and further funds to develop/support the game but they’re describing this as “a brand-new version of Teach Your Monster to Read.” Why not keep the original app as free access for the original users who have paid and then release a separate version 2 subscription model with the new features. Why is there the need to take away access to the original product that we’ve paid for? This is so deceptive. ### 5/5 — Redeemed behavior *2026-06-01, version 5.4.2* I must give credit where credit is due, the developer listened to feedback regarding how the shift to a subscription model was unfair to those that already paid for the full app experience. They’ve decided to change course and “grandfather” us into the new app experience! Thank you for reasonable. This had always been a great app and my daughter learned a lot from it. I’m excited that my newborn will also get to experience it in a few more years! ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-06-01, version 5.4.2* Glad they reversed course and will honor all prior purchases. Shows they really do care. ### 5/5 — Learning to Read Through Play *2026-06-01, version 5.4.2* My child absolutely loved this app, and it became a great supplement to our reading journey. We spent time together working through the lessons, practicing letter sounds, and building early reading skills. The games kept my child engaged, and they especially loved collecting monster clothes and learning the Trickies. I also want to update my previous concerns regarding the move to a subscription model. The developers clarified that users who had already purchased access would continue to have access as normal, and I appreciate them taking the time to address that concern. Overall, this app was a fun and effective part of helping my child learn to read. It kept learning enjoyable, encouraged practice, and helped build confidence along the way. I would definitely recommend it to other parents looking for an engaging reading app for their children. ### 5/5 — Literally taught my kid to read *2026-05-25, version 5.4.2* We put this and Teach Your Monster Numbers on an old iPad for our kid as a timed reward for potty training when M&Ms no longer did the trick. 10-20 minutes per successful potty trip. Not only has he had successful potty training, he’s sounding out and spelling words and counting to 100 at age 3. These apps are fun, they’re fun to watch and were fun to play with him when he was figuring out and he still loves them when playing independently. MY ONE REQUEST: to access the settings, I’d love something other than “enter your birth year”. Kiddo has figured out if the number is low enough, he can get in and change settings and he LOVES logging out. Not sure why. There’s no challenge to log out and the challenge to access the settings just isn’t tough enough. Would be great if it were a pin or a somewhat complicated math question. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Teach Your Monster To Read *2026-08-06, version 5.4.4* Learn Reading with Fun Phonics ### 1/5 — Paid for this twice *2026-07-01, version 5.4.2* Worked fine on my phone for my boys to play with. Got my son an iPad and had to pay for it again. Only this time, went to sign in and have tried multiple times but won’t app just stalls. So bought it but unless you sign in (which it won’t let me do), you can’t use it. Waste of money. ### 1/5 — Selfish with terrible morals *2026-06-03, version 5.4.2* They have decided that their previous user base will no longer have access to a product which was sold as lifetime access by putting EVERY user (ie new and previous payees) behind a subscription based model. Deplorable behaviour for a company whose alleged USP centres around children’s education… what a load of crock! ### 1/5 — Muy mal *2026-05-28, version 5.4.2* Me han cobrado sin autorizacion, y no hay manera de borrar la cuenta. He tenido que llamar al banco para bloquearlos. ### 1/5 — Great App, But the Subscription Change Feels Unfair *2026-05-22, version 5.4.2* Awesome app. My kid has learned a lot from using it and it’s been completely worth the purchase. My only issue is that it’s moving to a subscription model. I already paid for the app, and now if I update it, I’ll lose what I originally purchased. Because of that, I now have to turn off automatic updates on my iPad just to keep the version I paid for. Turning off automatic updates is also pretty annoying because now I have to manually monitor all my apps just to prevent this one app from updating automatically. That feels a little unfair to longtime users who supported the app early on. ### 1/5 — Outrageous behavior *2026-05-22, version 5.4.2* Just found out that this app will be moving to a subscription model and if you paid the already significant price for this app, you’ll still be forced to pay for a subscription to access all features of the app. That’s greedy and outrageous behavior ### 1/5 — Rip off - stealing *2026-05-21, version 5.4.2* I paid for access to this app and they are removing it from me to go to a subscription model. This is such a ripoff and a disgrace. What a terrible company. Do not pay them. The quality is mediocre, I recommend any of their competitors. ### 1/5 — Don’t Buy This *2026-05-21, version 5.4.2* Bought this a few weeks ago. They’ve already announced they’re killing the purchased version later this year. What you pay for today will stop working and be replaced by a subscription you’ll have to pay again for. Shameful conduct by any company, especially a supposed foundation. ### 1/5 — Disappointing Update *2026-05-21, version 5.4.2* I paid for the original app in full and am pretty frustrated to hear that it is now switching to a subscription model. The app is only giving 45 days notice (which they’re calling “providing this notice well in advance”) and a free trial. I originally really enjoyed this app for gamifying reading for my son but this sudden switch up is really disappointing. So far there’s no offer to compensate in any way for the original purchase for full access. :( I get the need for revenue and further funds to develop/support the game but they’re describing this as “a brand-new version of Teach Your Monster to Read.” Why not keep the original app as free access for the original users who have paid and then release a separate version 2 subscription model with the new features. Why is there the need to take away access to the original product that we’ve paid for? This is so deceptive. ### 1/5 — Changing to subscription *2026-05-21, version 5.4.2* My daughter loved this app however I cannot recommend anything from this developer any more. The paid version of the app will no longer be available and will be forcefully updated to a new version that will require a subscription to use going forward. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Happy Long Term Customer *2026-08-27, version 5.4.4* I’ve had this app for a few years now, and don’t usually leave reviews. But I learned this team DOES listen to their customers, and I’m leaving a review to say thank you for caring for those of us that were loyal to you prior to your new (understandable) model. ### 5/5 — A memorable childhood game! *2026-08-22, version 5.4.4* I remember playing this when I was really little, around 5 or 6 yrs old. Some of the best moments of my life. I’m almost a teenager now, and coming back to this game is a breath of fresh air, and kinda nostalgic in a way. This game is so memorable, highly recommend. ### 5/5 — Great *2026-08-20, version 5.4.4* great job.i love this game 🎮. ### 5/5 — If I could do 10 stars I would!! *2026-08-15, version 5.4.4* I am so so happy because my 120th month old granddaughter loves this game so so much and it means so much to me!!!! ### 5/5 — This was my childhood *2026-08-13, version 5.4.4* This story is better than many anime ### 5/5 — Teaching *2026-08-12, version 5.4.4* So much he taught me so much and it was so amazing when I was a little little baby. I started this math and I’ve grown so much and I love this app. It’s actually really fun in his games. ### 5/5 — Jack Bamber *2026-08-05, version 5.4.4* Great ### 5/5 — Fun and educational *2026-08-01, version 5.4.4* It has taught me a lot and it. was so fun make more games like this🩷 ### 5/5 — Love! *2026-07-16, version 5.4.2* I have one that hates to read, and I have to make him get off this app because he Loves it! His reading has definitely improved! ### 5/5 — 5 stars *2026-06-28, version 5.4.2* It is so fun and my kids have learned a lot --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-05.*