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Best Preschool Reading Apps

239+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated May 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the preschool reading category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 239+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Preschool Reading

Khan Academy Kids#1

Khan Academy Kids by Khan Academy

Reading & Math Learning Games
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.8😊(124K ratings)
Free
#92in Education
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This application is a free educational platform for children aged 2-8, offering a wide range of kids' books, reading games, and other educational resources in a safe and fun environment. It is ad-free and subscription-free, providing a wholesome learning and play experience for kids.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Engaging and educational content
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🔒 100% ad-free and safe for kids
  • 💡 Personalized learning experience

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific content
  • 🕰️ Slow loading times on some devices
Hooked on Phonics Learning#2

Hooked on Phonics Learning by SANDVIKS HOP, INC.

Reading, Math & Spelling Games
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.5😐(15K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#84in Education
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An interactive educational app utilizing phonics to enhance reading skills. Unlock the world of literacy with engaging exercises and activities. Download now and start your reading journey!

What We Love

  • 🚀 Helped child learn to read quickly
  • 👍 Fun and engaging for kids
  • 🚀 Effective for teaching phonics
  • 👍 Great customer service

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App freezes and crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Progress not saved properly
  • 🐛 Difficult to navigate and use
Sight Words & Phonics Reading#3

Sight Words & Phonics Reading by 22LEARN Toddler and Baby Learning Games, LLC

ABC Learning Games for Kids
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.6😊(23K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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An engaging educational app designed to help children learn essential sight words through interactive games and activities. Enhance your child's reading skills with this fun and educational tool!

What We Love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging for kids
  • 🚀 Helps with early reading and phonics
  • 💡 Variety of educational games and activities
  • 👍 Visually appealing and interactive

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Lots of in-app purchases required to access full content
  • 🔒 Issues with restoring purchases and accessing full subscription
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and technical issues

More Preschool Reading apps to explore

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Reading.com: Learn to Read
Reading.com: Learn to Read
Reading.com: Learn to Read
Phonics & Reading App for Kids
Free

Learn to Read - Reading.com is a comprehensive phonics-based application that helps users of all ages improve their reading skills through interactive lessons, games, and exercises. Dive into a world of engaging content and boost your literacy today!

📚 Education
(5.1K)
5
Learn to Read - Duolingo ABC
Learn to Read - Duolingo ABC
Learn to Read - Duolingo ABC
Interactive Stories for Kids
Free

Interactive Stories for Kids is an educational app by the creators of Duolingo, offering engaging reading experiences for children. Enhance your child's literacy skills through fun and interactive stories featuring captivating visuals and innovative learning methods. Start exploring today!

📚 Education
(147)
6
ABC Spelling - Spell & Phonics
ABC Spelling - Spell & Phonics
ABC Spelling - Spell & Phonics
Spelling for Kindergartner
Free

Improve your spelling skills with our interactive application that offers a wide range of engaging exercises and activities to enhance your vocabulary and language proficiency. Start your journey to becoming a proficient speller today!

📚 Education
(3K)
7
Read with Ello
Read with Ello
Read with Ello
Learn phonics & reading skills
Free

"Transform your child's reading journey with a personalized 1:1 reading companion powered by speech recognition technology. Access a vast library of decodable books crafted by literary experts. Start a 7-day free trial today and help your child thrive in reading!"

📚 Education
(1.7K)
8
Sight Words Reading Games ABC
Sight Words Reading Games ABC
Sight Words Reading Games ABC
Learning Game Word Flash Cards
Free

An educational reading program designed for beginning readers aged 2-7, featuring 220 sight words and 94 nouns, categorized for preschool through 3rd grade. The app includes six engaging educational games such as Word Machine, Spelling, Bingo, and Memory Game to help children master sight words and improve reading skills. Download now to support your child's reading development with this interactive learning tool.

📚 Education
(64K)
9
Readability - Learn to Read
Readability - Learn to Read
Readability - Learn to Read
Reading Apps for Kids - AI
Free

An AI-powered reading app for kids that enhances literacy skills through interactive activities and personalized learning. Improve reading abilities with engaging content and track progress in real-time. Get started today for a smarter reading experience!

📚 Education
(20K)
10
Epic - Kids' Books & Reading
Epic - Kids' Books & Reading
Epic - Kids' Books & Reading
Children’s Learning & eBooks
Free

Discover a fun and educational app that offers a wide range of interactive and engaging books for kids. With features like read-to-me audio and personalized recommendations, this app makes reading enjoyable and accessible for children of all ages. Start your child's reading adventure today!

📚 Education
(1K)
11
Montessori Preschool, Kids 3-7
Montessori Preschool, Kids 3-7
Montessori Preschool, Kids 3-7
Learn to read, count and code!
Free

Explore Montessori Preschool for children aged 3-7 - a comprehensive app covering phonics, reading, writing, numbers, colors, shapes, nursery rhymes, coloring, and even coding! Kickstart your child's learning journey today.

📚 Education
(4.6K)
12
HOMER: Fun Learning For Kids
HOMER: Fun Learning For Kids
HOMER: Fun Learning For Kids
Reading, Numbers & Feelings
Free

An engaging educational app for kids that makes learning the alphabet and numbers fun and interactive. Stimulate your child's learning journey today!

📚 Education
(25K)
13
Early Learning Academy
Early Learning Academy
Early Learning Academy
10,000+ Educational Activities
Free

ABCmouse offers a vast collection of over 10,000 reading and math games designed to help kids learn and have fun simultaneously. Join now to ignite your child's love for learning!

📚 Education
(993K)
14
Wonster Words Learning Games
Wonster Words Learning Games
Wonster Words Learning Games
Educational Reading Skills App
Free

"An award-winning educational app that makes learning reading skills fun for kids through interactive word puzzles, phonics activities, and engaging mini-games. Loved by millions of children and highly praised by parents for improving reading skills. Download now to help your child prepare for school and beyond!"

📚 Education
(30K)
15
Splash Reading: Games for Kids
Splash Reading: Games for Kids
Splash Reading: Games for Kids
Phonics, Sight Words, Spelling
Free

Enhance your child's reading skills with our interactive app that helps young learners practice and master essential sight words through fun games and activities. Download now to start your child's learning journey!

📚 Education
(2.4K)
16
Kindergarten Math & Reading
Kindergarten Math & Reading
Kindergarten Math & Reading
Toddlers, Preschool Learning
Free

An interactive educational app designed to help children learn fundamental math concepts through engaging games and activities. Join the fun and watch your child excel in math skills!

📚 Education
(927)
17
Endless Reader
Endless Reader
Endless Reader
Sight Words for Kids
Free
📚 Education
(2.6K)
18
Preschool games: kids toddlers
Preschool games: kids toddlers
Preschool games: kids toddlers
Tiny Hands tap learning puzzle
Free

An educational app featuring 10 engaging learning games for babies and toddlers, focusing on words, animals, colors, and shapes. Developed with certified child psychologists to enhance skills like hand-eye coordination and vocabulary. Join us for quality playtime with your little ones and watch them thrive!

📚 Education
(5K)
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Teach Your Monster to Read
Teach Your Monster to Read
Teach Your Monster to Read
Learn Reading with Fun Phonics
$8.99

Learn to Read with interactive games and activities designed to improve reading skills in a fun and engaging way. Join the adventure to enhance literacy at any age!

📚 Education
(21K)
20
ABC MAGIC PHONICS
ABC MAGIC PHONICS
ABC MAGIC PHONICS
Learning Letter Sounds
Free

This application helps children learn the sounds of letters through customizable features, emphasizing lowercase letters and auditory and visual learning techniques. Developed by educators, it focuses on associating letters with their sounds using photographs, with minimal distractions to aid in effective learning.

📚 Education
(14K)