Learn to Read vs LearnThings

Sweet Phonics will teach your child to read in 15 minutes a day. We help children become confident readers through a structured, research-based phonics curriculum that teaches them to sound out words, build fluency, spell accurately, and read real stories step by step. Instead of relying on memorization or guessing from pictures, children learn to decode: connecting letters to sounds, blending those sounds into words, and reading with confidence from day one. Sweet Phonics follows the process supported by decades of reading science: systematic synthetic phonics, carefully sequenced practice, repeated review, and immediate feedback. Each lesson builds on the last so children master the code of reading step by step. Our curriculum is built on Orton-Gillingham principles—the gold standard reading specialists have trusted for decades and the heart of the science of reading. Your child will move from letter sounds to blending, spelling, sentences, and real decodable stories, all at a level they are ready for. New Spelling Mode In Spelling Mode, children hear words aloud, break them into individual sounds, and build each word one letter at a time. They practice phonics-based words alongside popular Fry sight words—high-frequency words children commonly need to learn for school. With guided practice and immediate feedback, children learn to listen carefully, segment words, choose the correct letters, and spell independently. This active recall strengthens sound-letter connections and helps essential school words stick. New Story Mode In Story Mode, children read fully decodable books matched to their current reading level. Every story uses sounds and words your child has already learned, so reading feels achievable instead of frustrating. As your child reads aloud, Sweet Phonics listens and helps them practice spoken reading. This gives children the kind of active decoding practice that builds accuracy, confidence, and fluency. Why Parents Choose Sweet Phonics Your child reads from day one. Words are carefully chosen so your child can apply the phonics skills they have learned. No guessing and no false confidence. Spelling in every lesson—and a dedicated Spelling Mode. Children practice turning sounds into written words while learning popular Fry sight words commonly taught in school. This strengthens the connections that make reading and spelling stick. A clear path from sounds to stories. Children learn sounds, blend them into words, spell them, read sentences, and then apply those skills in decodable books. Story Mode builds real reading fluency. Children practice reading aloud in books designed for their exact phonics level, with AI listening support. 100+ structured lessons. A placement test finds the right starting point. Lessons build carefully so your child is challenged without being overwhelmed. Activities kids want to repeat. Slide sounds together, pop balloons to spell, sort, tap, and match through a colorful 3D candy world. Progress parents can see. A parent dashboard shows what your child has mastered and what comes next. Sweet Phonics is designed to help children become real readers by understanding how reading and spelling work. Subscription Try Sweet Phonics free for seven days. After that, it is $11.99/month or $69.99/year. Cancel anytime through your Apple account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sweetphonics.com/privacy

LearnThings turns any topic into a personalized learning path. Tell the app what you want to learn — a skill, an exam, a subject you're just curious about — along with your current level and how much time you have. LearnThings builds a structured path just for you, broken into weeks and topics. Each topic comes to life in the format that fits how you learn best: • Notes — clear, readable lessons you can read at your own pace • Podcast — narrated audio episodes for learning on the go • Quiz — practice questions that check what you've actually learned HOW IT WORKS 1. Tell LearnThings what you want to learn, your starting level, and your timeline 2. Review your personalized path before committing to it 3. Work through topics at your own pace, tracking progress as you go 4. Create a free account to keep your paths and progress synced across devices Whether you're prepping for an exam, picking up a new skill for a project, or just curious about something new, LearnThings adapts the path and the pacing to you. LearnThings is free to use.