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Hooked on Phonics vs Scholastic RISE
Both stand on reading apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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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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Scholastic RISE combines station-based reading intervention, leveled texts, teacher materials, and online monitoring. Schools should request pricing and plan student provisioning through the Scholastic Education Platform.
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| Hooked on Phonics | Scholastic RISE | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Complete Phonics: $23.96 a month | Not published |
| Plans published | 3 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | hookedonphonics.com | scholastic.com |
| On reading apps | #43 of 47 | #47 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
Scholastic RISE: what it does well
- Small groups of four students
- Covers phonics, comprehension, and fluency
- Text levels span C–Z
- Includes teacher lesson resources
- Students read assigned texts on any device
What to know first
- Paid product with pricing on request
- Web platform only
- Teachers must grant student access
- Six- to eight-week intervention format
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