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Oxford Owl vs Skybrary
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.
Free plan Web
Choose Oxford Owl if you want free web-based reading, English and maths resources for primary school children. It is best suited to use on a tablet, laptop or computer; mobile phone use has limitations, and the former Little Oxford app is no longer supported.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Skybrary combines children's books, virtual trips, and tools for families and educators. The free plan offers offline reading, while paid family plans expand the library; note that virtual trips do not have closed captions.
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| Oxford Owl | Skybrary | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Skybrary Plus (Annual): $49.99 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | home.oxfordowl.co.uk | skybrary.org |
| On reading apps | #30 of 47 | #26 of 47 |
Oxford Owl: what it does well
- Free eBook library for children aged 3–11.
- Books include Read Write Inc. and Oxford Reading Tree titles.
- Browse books by age, series and Oxford Level.
- English and maths resources support primary school learning.
- Activities include maths games and printable colouring sheets.
What to know first
- Registration or sign-in is required to read eBooks.
- eBooks are not optimised for mobile phones.
- Some activities may not work properly on mobile phones.
- The Little Oxford app is no longer supported.
Skybrary: what it does well
- Free plan includes 100 books and 50 videos.
- Offline access is included on the free plan.
- Family Dashboard tracks reading progress and favorites.
- Classroom tools include reports and lesson plans.
- Clever rostering and sign-in are supported.
What to know first
- Virtual field trips lack closed captioning.
- The Classroom Plan covers up to 35 students.
- The School Plan covers up to 350 students.
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