Best Dyslexia Learning Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Lexy is ranked #1 of 23 as of 7 October 2026, ahead of Reading Mountain and DytectiveU. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Reading Mountain. The lowest first paid tier on this page is EduFlip at $1.08/mo.
Dyslexia learning apps offer practice in areas such as reading and spelling, but the relevant mix depends on the learner. Compared on learner age range and available platforms, the entries can be assessed for fit with your circumstances. Lexy, Reading Mountain, and DytectiveU are among the options shown. Check for decoding, phonics, and spelling practice, as well as progress reports if tracking is important to you. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide cost details to consider alongside platform support and practice coverage.
23 dyslexia learning apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
6 of the 23 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LexyWeb · Mac · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $2.50/mo | 6.6 | |
| 2 | Reading MountainWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $19.92/mo | 6.6 | |
| 3 | DytectiveUWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | €17/mo | 6.5 | |
| 4 | Cody ReadingWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $20/mo | 6.4 | |
| 5 | EduFlipWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $1.08/mo | 6.4 | |
| 6 | GrafariWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | $20/mo | 5.7 |
| 7 | Legasthenie & LRS TrainerWeb · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 8 | OgStar ReadingWeb · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | $3.33/mo | 5.3 |
| 9 | SPIRE UpWeb · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 10 | WordsharkWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | £15.83/mo | 5.3 |
| 11 | LumiraWeb | One bar | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 5.2 | |
| 12 | Nessy Reading & SpellingWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $15.50/mo | 5.2 |
| 13 | ReadingDoctorWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | A$8.25/mo | 5.2 |
| 14 | IDL LiteracyWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 15 | ReadGenieAndroid · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | $15/mo | 5.1 |
| 16 | StarSpellWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 17 | WordSmartWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 18 | WordsWorthLearningWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | €8.33/mo | 5.1 |
| 19 | Dyslexia GoldWeb · Android | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | $10.42/mo | 4.8 |
| 20 | Dyslexia ReaderAndroid · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
| 21 | Poppins LearningAndroid · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
| 22 | Reading HorizonsWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
| 23 | ClearPath Reading SystemWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.7 |
Compare all 23 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Phonics practice | Spelling practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexy | 6.6 | Free plan | $2.50/mo | Yes | 3.99 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | Reading Mountain | 6.6 | Free plan | $19.92/mo | No | 29 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 3 | DytectiveU | 6.5 | Free plan | €17/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 4 | Cody Reading | 6.4 | Free plan | $20/mo | Yes | 20 /mo | Yes | — |
| 5 | EduFlip | 6.4 | Free plan | $1.08/mo | Yes | 14.99 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 6 | Grafari | 5.7 | No | $20/mo | No | 20 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 7 | Legasthenie & LRS Trainer | 5.3 | No | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 8 | OgStar Reading | 5.3 | No | $3.33/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 9 | SPIRE Up | 5.3 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 10 | Wordshark | 5.3 | No | £15.83/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 11 | Lumira | 5.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 12 | Nessy Reading & Spelling | 5.2 | No | $15.50/mo | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 13 | ReadingDoctor | 5.2 | No | A$8.25/mo | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 14 | IDL Literacy | 5.1 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 15 | ReadGenie | 5.1 | No | $15/mo | No | 15 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 16 | StarSpell | 5.1 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 17 | WordSmart | 5.1 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 18 | WordsWorthLearning | 5.1 | No | €8.33/mo | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 19 | Dyslexia Gold | 4.8 | No | $10.42/mo | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 20 | Dyslexia Reader | 4.8 | No | — | No | 9.99 /mo | — | — |
| 21 | Poppins Learning | 4.8 | No | — | No | 99 /mo | — | — |
| 22 | Reading Horizons | 4.8 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 23 | ClearPath Reading System | 4.7 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
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Questions about this list
Which dyslexia learning app is ranked first on Freedom251?
Lexy is ranked #1 of 23 with a score of 6.6. Reading Mountain is second and DytectiveU third.
How many of these have a free plan?
6 of the 23 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, EduFlip has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.08/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation.