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Hooked on Phonics vs Nessy Reading & Spelling

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.

Hooked on Phonics

Paid AndroidiPhone

Hooked on Phonics combines app lessons with mailed practice materials for early readers. Its plan choice depends on whether families want extra decodable books or added math workbooks.

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Nessy Reading & Spelling

Free trial Web

Nessy Reading & Spelling pairs assessment-led instruction with varied activities and progress reports. Its age range, online requirement, and one-year subscription term are important considerations.

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The facts

	Hooked on Phonics	Nessy Reading & Spelling
Free plan	No	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone	Web
Lowest paid plan	Complete Phonics: $23.96 a month	Nessy Reading and Spelling (home): $15.50 a month
Plans published	3	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	hookedonphonics.com	nessy.com
On phonics apps	#20 of 47	#16 of 47

Hooked on Phonics: what it does well

Phonics, spelling, and math lessons
Videos, songs, games, and storybooks
Monthly workbook and story materials
Offline lesson access
Individual tracking for up to three learners

What to know first

No free plan
Paid monthly subscription required
Extra Practice Packs cost $9.99 monthly
Specific device requirements apply

Nessy Reading & Spelling: what it does well

Assessment guides an individualized learning plan.
Covers phonics, fluency, comprehension, spelling, and morphology.
Includes games, videos, worksheets, and spelling lists.
Progress reports help track a child's development.
Free trial is available.

What to know first

Requires an internet connection; offline access is unavailable.
No free plan.
Home subscription lasts one year.
Works best with Google Chrome.

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