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Hooked on Phonics vs ReadBorn
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.
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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Free trial iPhone
ReadBorn combines guided read-aloud support, phonics instruction, progress reporting, and collectible rewards. Its platform is limited to Apple devices, and trial access depends on the chosen plan.
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| Hooked on Phonics | ReadBorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Complete Phonics: $23.96 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | hookedonphonics.com | readborn.com |
| On phonics apps | #20 of 47 | #24 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
ReadBorn: what it does well
- Systematic synthetic phonics instruction
- 10 levels, 171 stories, and 102 sight words
- Parent Report Card with practice guidance
- Up to five child profiles
- 7-day Annual-plan trial
What to know first
- iPhone and iPad only
- Monthly plan has no free trial
- App Store prices vary by local listing
- Android is only on the roadmap
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