Explore a magical world of classic fairy tales and stories for children. Features interactive scenes, read-to-me or read-myself modes, and offline access. Offers a vast collection of stories to ignite imagination and develop essential skills.






239+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our little reading for kids list covers 239+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free | — | No | No | May 2026 | |
| 2 | Free | 4.2★ (365) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 3 | Free | 4.8★ (129K) | No | No | Aug 2026 | |
| 4 | Free | 4.6★ (7.9K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 5 | Free | 4.5★ (17K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 6 | Free | 4.8★ (233) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 7 | Free | 4.2★ (21) | No | Yes | May 2026 | |
| 8 | Free | — | No | No | May 2026 |












Explore a magical world of classic fairy tales and stories for children. Features interactive scenes, read-to-me or read-myself modes, and offline access. Offers a vast collection of stories to ignite imagination and develop essential skills.






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.


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.


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.


This app offers thousands of engaging children's books, games, and daily rewards to help kids build reading skills and confidence. It features read-aloud narration, word highlighting, and comprehension quizzes, making learning fun and habit-forming.


This multimedia learning app helps parents teach babies and toddlers to read. It offers engaging, varied lessons and downloadable content to expand vocabulary and improve communication skills. Join a global community of parents for support and shared learning experiences.




This app offers a safe and interactive reading experience for children aged 2-8. It features narrated stories with read-along options, encouraging independent reading and boosting confidence. The app is ad-free and prioritizes user privacy.


This interactive game helps young children learn to read by recognizing and sounding out words. It offers extensive customization options, including adding your own voice and word lists, to create a personalized learning experience for ages 0-6.


This app offers a curated collection of beautifully illustrated bedtime stories for children, featuring professional narration, original music, and word-by-word highlighting to aid reading development. It aims to create a calming and engaging bedtime ritual with new stories added weekly.


This app transforms screen time into engaging story time for children aged 3-8. It features interactive read-along books, an AI reading coach, and creative tools like story creation and voice recording to foster a love for reading and build literacy skills.


Explore a library of illustrated storybooks for children ages 2-8, created by educators and parents. Features read-aloud narration with word highlighting to build reading confidence and skills. Families can create profiles, follow favorite creators, and even order physical copies of beloved stories.


This app helps third graders enhance their reading and phonics skills through an interactive platform. It offers a vast library of books covering science, health, physics, social sciences, literature, and English language arts, fostering curiosity and a love for reading.


This app offers a curated library of audio stories and fairy tales designed to support children's development. Features include interactive choice stories, personalized AI-generated tales, and guided meditations, all with parental controls for a safe experience.


This app offers a wide variety of exclusive, freshly written children's stories with human narration and vivid illustrations. Features include a read-along mode to improve reading skills and adjustable narration speed for a personalized experience.


This game encourages children to enjoy reading through interactive play. Kids can customize a monster, explore a magical village, and collect over 70 free ebooks. It's designed to boost reading confidence, empathy, and literacy skills in a fun, engaging environment.


This app offers a curated library of over 1,000 eBooks and 150 educational videos for children aged 3-9. It features read-aloud stories, offline access, and content selected by literacy experts to foster a love of reading and learning.


This app offers a premium library of read-along books and math activities for children aged 2-11. It uses an engaging "Just Right" method to simplify reading and learning, with new content added weekly. The app aims to improve English reading skills and prepare children for school.


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.