Poppins Learning vs Reading Mountain

Your child is smart. Reading just hasn't clicked yet, and that's not your fault, or theirs. Poppins Learning is a reading app for struggling readers ages 7 to 11, dyslexia included, studied in a published clinical trial (Scientific Reports, a Nature Portfolio journal, 2025). Built on the Science of Reading, Poppins Learning trains the skills underneath fluent reading through short, rhythm-based games: phonological awareness, phonics, and decoding. Twenty minutes a day, at home, on your schedule. Designed with neuroscientists. If homework has been ending in tears, or you've heard "I'm just not smart," Poppins Learning was built for this moment. Most reading apps were made for kids who already read. This one is for the child who sounds out the same word every night, who hides their book, who's quietly falling behind while everyone says "they'll catch up." WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL DO - Play rhythm games that train phonological awareness and decoding, the foundations of reading - Sound out and decode new words through playful written-language games. Play, not pressure - Build reading fluency and confidence, one small win at a time - 20 minutes a day, with screen time capped automatically. No ads, no endless scrolling WHY PARENTS CHOOSE POPPINS LEARNING - Studied across four clinical trials, two of them randomized controlled, one published in Scientific Reports, a Nature Portfolio journal, 2025 - Made specifically for dyslexia and struggling readers, ages 7 to 11 - Built with reading specialists, and far less than the cost of weekly tutoring ON ITS OWN, OR TO COMPLEMENT A SPECIALIST You don't need a tutor or a reading specialist to start. Most families use Poppins Learning on its own, as daily reading practice your child can do at home on any schedule: phonics and decoding they can work on anywhere. And if your child already sees a reading specialist, tutor, or teacher, Poppins Learning fits right between sessions and keeps progress going every day, whether you have help in place or you're still on a waitlist. Either way, it's designed to support, not replace, professional help when your child needs it. Start your child's free 7-day trial, then subscribe in-app. Cancel anytime. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ — Poppins Learning is an educational app designed to complement professional support for reading. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not regulate educational interventions for dyslexia, which is recognized as a specific learning disability under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Individual results may vary.

BUILD READING, SPELLING, AND WRITING SKILLS STEP BY STEP Reading Mountain is a structured literacy program for learners of all ages, including new readers and learners who struggle with reading, spelling, or writing. Inspired by the Orton-Gillingham approach, the program teaches English in a clear, systematic sequence so learners understand how sounds, letters, and spelling patterns work together. A CLEAR PATH TO LITERACY Reading Mountain moves from foundational sounds to increasingly advanced word patterns. Each lesson builds on earlier skills and combines direct instruction with guided practice, review, and application. KEY FEATURES • Structured, cumulative lessons New phonics concepts, spelling rules, and sound patterns are introduced in a purposeful order, with review built into the journey. • Multisensory sound tiles Learners move and arrange tiles to read and spell words one sound at a time, strengthening the connection between spoken sounds and written letters. • Reading, spelling, and writing together Each lesson connects word reading, sentence reading, spelling, handwriting, and keyboard writing so learners apply the same concept in multiple ways. • Truly decodable books Books use the sound patterns and sight words learners have already been taught, helping them practice new skills in meaningful stories without relying on guessing. • AI-supported reading feedback Reading Mountain listens during supported reading activities and helps identify sounds and words that may need more practice. Lesson feedback can be emailed to parents or instructors. • Tap any word for help Learners can explore a word’s sounds, spelling pattern, pronunciation, and supporting visuals when they need extra guidance. • Skill-focused games Interactive games reinforce the exact reading and spelling skills taught in each lesson. • Family learning Individual plans support one learner. Family plans support up to four learners, each with a separate profile and progress. WHO IT’S FOR • Children learning to read • Older learners strengthening foundational skills • Learners with dyslexia or other reading difficulties • Parents, homeschool families, tutors, and educators seeking systematic literacy practice Reading Mountain uses a focused, age-flexible design that is engaging without being overstimulating. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Reading Mountain offers auto-renewing Individual and Family subscriptions with monthly and annual options. Individual plans cover one learner; Family plans cover up to four learners. U.S. BASE PRICES • Individual Monthly: $29.00 per month • Individual Annual: $239.00 per year • Family Monthly: $49.00 per month • Family Annual: $399.00 per year These are U.S. base prices. Actual prices may vary by country or region and are displayed in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://readingmountain.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/