Best Free Reading Apps Toddlers

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.

Vooks: Read-Aloud Kids' Books

(124K)

free

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

(9.4K)

subscription

Read-Along: Books For Kids App

Reading with Offline Stories

Read It Myself and Read To Me modesAuthentic finger-tracking simulationProfessional voice narration

This app helps children aged 2-11 improve their reading skills with interactive stories. It offers "Read It Myself" and "Read To Me" options, simulating traditional finger tracking for an authentic learning experience. The content is designed to be engaging and educational, with no distractions from ads or games.

(1.8K)

Reading Apps for Kids

Learning Games for Kids

240+ stories including fables and fairy tales'Read By Myself' and 'Read For Me' modesInteractive animations and characters

This app offers a digital library of over 240 stories for children, including fables, fairy tales, and early reading books. It features interactive elements and two reading modes to enhance literacy and listening skills, making storytime an engaging learning experience for young children.

Learn to Read - Duolingo ABC

(17K)

freemium

Interactive Stories for Kids

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.

Wonster Words Learning Games

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free

Educational Reading Skills App

Phonics-based learningInteractive puzzles and mini-gamesLetter-sound relationship practice

This educational app uses interactive games and puzzles to teach children foundational literacy skills. It focuses on phonics, letter-sound relationships, and spelling patterns through a fun, play-based approach rooted in reading science.

(30K)

Fairy Tales ~ Bedtime Stories

Interactive Books for Children

Interactive mini-gamesRead to Me modeRead it Myself mode

Explore a collection of classic fairy tales and interactive mini-games designed to make reading fun for children. Features include read-to-me modes, animated characters, and offline access. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers to develop early literacy skills.

📚 Books

(9K)

The #1 app for learning shapes

Shapes Toddler Preschool

Alphabet tracing (block & cursive)Uppercase and lowercase lettersNumbers 1-10

This app helps toddlers and preschoolers learn letters, numbers, and shapes through interactive tracing and spelling games. It offers progress tracking and engaging animations to make learning fun and effective for young children.

(2.5K)

Kindergarten Math & Reading

Toddlers, Preschool Learning

Complete learning plan for ages 1-5Over 500 preschool activitiesReading, writing, and math curriculum

This app offers a comprehensive curriculum for children aged 1-5, focusing on reading, writing, and math through engaging games, interactive books, and educational videos. It provides a safe, motivational learning environment with age-appropriate content and parental controls.

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SplashLearn: Kids Learning App

Fun Reading & Math Kids 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.

(6.8K)

Preschool games: kids toddlers

Tiny Hands tap learning puzzle

10 learning games for babies and toddlersLearn first words, animals, colors, shapesEnhances hand-eye coordination

This app offers 10 engaging educational games for toddlers and babies. It helps young children learn essential concepts like first words, animals, colors, and shapes through interactive play. Developed with child psychologists, it focuses on enhancing coordination, concentration, and visual perception.

(5K)

Phonics Games and ABC Kids App

Learn to Read: Alphabet Songs

Learn ABCs with songs and gamesPhonics learning with interactive activitiesWord family songs

This app offers a fun and engaging way for preschoolers to learn English. It features over 600 songs, games, activities, and stories designed to teach the alphabet, phonics, reading, and writing. The content is curriculum-based and aims to make language learning enjoyable for young children.

Teach Your Toddler to Read

(2.1K)

subscription

Endless Reading Apps for Kids

Spelling word puzzlesPronunciation for every wordHigh-quality pictures

This app helps toddlers learn to spell over 900 words through interactive letter puzzles and matching games. It associates words with high-quality pictures and professional pronunciation, preparing children for preschool and kindergarten with engaging, educational content.

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Sight Words & Phonics Reading

ABC Learning Games for Kids

Phonics instructionSight word recognitionLetter name and sound learning

This app offers a comprehensive reading program for children aged 2-8, covering phonics, sight words, and letter recognition through engaging games and missions. It guides young learners from letter sounds to reading simple words and sentences.

KidloLand Kids Toddler Games

(24K)

subscription

ABC Learning for 2-5 Year Olds

2000+ educational games600+ nursery rhymes and songs230+ interactive stories

This app offers a comprehensive early learning experience for children aged 2-5. It features over 2000 educational games, 600+ songs, and 230+ interactive stories covering essential skills like ABCs, numbers, math, coding, and life skills. Designed to make learning joyful and engaging, it's approved by teachers and trusted by millions.

(133K)

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.