Best Early Readers Lab Apps

Interactive storiesOver 700 hands-on lessonsPhonics and sight word learning

This app provides interactive stories and over 700 hands-on lessons designed to help children from preschool to second grade learn to read. It focuses on phonics, sight words, and vocabulary through engaging, multi-sensory activities and mini-games, all in a kid-safe, ad-free environment.

Reading & Math Learning Games

Reading and math gamesPhonics lessonsInteractive storybooks

This educational app offers over 5,000 games, books, and activities for children aged 2-8. It covers reading, math, phonics, and more, with engaging characters and content aligned with educational standards. The app is completely free and designed to foster a love of learning.

Learn to Read - Reading.com

(129K)

free

Phonics & Reading App for Kids

99 step-by-step phonics lessons67 interactive digital storybooks42 educational videos

This app offers a guided, co-play experience for parents and children aged 3-8 to learn reading skills. It uses research-backed phonics lessons, interactive storybooks, videos, and games to build foundational reading abilities.

(63K)

Splash Jr: PreK & Kindergarten

Kids games for 4-6 year olds

Reading readiness skillsMath readiness skillsCognitive and creative skill development

This app offers engaging, play-based lessons and games designed to build early reading, math, and thinking skills for preschool and kindergarten children. It provides a structured learning path with interactive activities to foster curiosity and a love for learning.

(5.3K)

SplashLearn: Kids Learning App

PreK-5 Math & Reading Games

Curriculum-aligned math and reading lessonsInteractive learning games and activitiesPersonalized learning paths

This app offers curriculum-aligned math and reading lessons for children aged 2-11 through interactive games, books, and activities. It adapts to each child's learning level, providing personalized support and challenges to build foundational skills and confidence.

(32K)

Reading Eggs - Learn to Read

Reading & Math for Ages 2–13

Interactive reading gamesGuided reading lessonsOver 4,000 e-books

This program helps children aged 2-13 develop reading and math skills through interactive games, lessons, and e-books. It offers a comprehensive curriculum based on scientific research, designed by educators to foster phonics, comprehension, and numeracy.

(7K)

by The Learning Experience

Bubbles & Friends

Interactive educational games300+ interactive booksEducational videos and songs

This app offers a safe, ad-free learning experience for preschoolers, blending interactive books, games, and videos to build confidence and school readiness. It focuses on developing early math, reading, and social-emotional skills through play and music.

(12K)

Magibook: Reading & Audio book

Learn to Read Books in English

Books adapted to four reading levelsExtensive library of classic and diverse booksEnglish learning support for ESL/EFL

This app adapts books to your reading level, making literature accessible to everyone. It's ideal for English learners, children, and individuals with reading challenges, offering a personalized experience with an integrated dictionary and progress tracking.

📚 Books

(3.4K)

Digital books for learning

Spark Reading for Kids

Age-appropriate books (grades 2-8)Interactive comprehension questionsListen and follow along feature

This app offers a digital library of age-appropriate books for children in grades 2-8 to improve reading skills. It features interactive comprehension questions, progress tracking, and stories aligned with school curricula. Users can listen to stories and follow along, making reading practice engaging and accessible.

(7.9K)

Reading Train Starter Books

Early Readers, Songs & Quizzes

300+ beginner booksSongs and quizzesProfessional narration

This app offers a growing library of over 300 beginner books, songs, and quizzes designed to help children develop reading skills, confidence, and a love for reading. It includes professional narration, a word dictionary, and interactive games.

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Splash Reading: Games for Kids

Phonics, Sight Words, Spelling

Phonics and letter sound recognitionSight word and vocabulary buildingSpelling and grammar practice

This app helps children from Kindergarten to Grade 5 master English Language Arts skills through engaging, game-based activities. It covers phonics, sight words, spelling, grammar, and comprehension, fostering reading fluency and writing confidence.

(2.4K)

Readability - Learn to Read

Reading Apps for Kids - AI

AI-powered voice recognition for reading practiceReal-time pronunciation correctionInteractive voice-based comprehension questions

This app uses AI-powered voice technology to provide personalized reading tutoring for children. It listens as kids read aloud, offers pronunciation correction, and assesses comprehension through interactive questions. The app also builds vocabulary and allows parents to track progress.

Vooks: Read-Aloud Kids' Books

(22K)

subscription

Educational, ad-free, animated

Animated read-aloud booksAd-free educational contentAudio-only story library

This app brings children's books to life with gentle narration and animation, fostering a love for reading and imagination. It also includes an audio-only library for screen-free listening and a creative tool for kids to make their own stories.

📚 Books

(9.7K)

subscription

Dave and Ava Learn and Play

Games and nursery rhymes

Educational gamesNursery rhymesABC and phonics learning

This app offers an all-in-one solution for early childhood education with ad-free games and nursery rhymes. It helps children master ABCs, phonics, numbers, counting, spelling, and more through interactive activities and videos. Content is regularly updated and can be downloaded for offline play.

Learn to Read: Early Readers

(25K)

subscription

Short, simple stories for kids

Short storybooks and fablesIllustration on every pageOptional read-aloud audio

This app offers a collection of short, simple storybooks designed for early readers. It provides on-page audio for fluent reading and word-by-word pronunciation support. Illustrations on every page aid comprehension, making it a great tool for building reading confidence.

(243)

Epic - Kids' Books & Reading

Children’s Learning & eBooks

40,000+ books, audiobooks, and videosRead-To-Me books and audiobooksMultilingual content (Spanish, French, Chinese, Gaelic)

Access a vast digital library for children, featuring over 40,000 books, audiobooks, and videos. This app offers interactive learning tools, multilingual content, and personalized reading experiences for kids. It supports both family and educational use, with features to track progress and build reading confidence.

Smart Tales ® Learning Games

(519K)

freemium

Reading, Writing, STEM & Math

Interactive educational gamesAward-winning storiesMath skills development

This app offers over 2500 interactive educational games and stories for children aged 2-11. It covers reading, writing, STEM, and math, with a focus on personalized learning paths and inclusivity for all learners, including neurodivergent children. Parents can monitor progress and set limits.

(18K)