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ABC Kids – Tracing & Phonics vs Level One Reading
Both stand on phonics apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWindows
Visit ABC Kids – Tracing & Phonics 
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Choose Level One Reading for free phonics practice for children ages 4–6, especially when a teacher wants families to follow the same weekly sounds. Families seeking a different named phonics scheme may want to look elsewhere, as the teacher page says it follows ELS and invites interest in Little Wandle and Read Write Inc.
Visit Level One ReadingThe facts
| ABC Kids – Tracing & Phonics | Level One Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Windows | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | rvappstudios.com | levelonereading.com |
| On phonics apps | #8 of 47 | #4 of 47 |
ABC Kids – Tracing & Phonics: what it does well
Level One Reading: what it does well
- Free plan with no ads or signup.
- Available on web, iOS and Android.
- Includes 52 decodable books matched to phonics stages.
- Teachers can align family practice with a class code.
- Site says children’s data stays on their device.
What to know first
- Designed for children ages 4–6.
- Teacher coordination follows ELS; other schemes are invited for interest.
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