Free Reading Apps For Kids
1. HOOPLA
Book Riot has recommended this for downloading audiobooks straight from local libraries. It also has an extensive children’s audiobook section, which will make for good bedtime reading or car listening. Having the volume of selection makes a difference when you’re scrambling for new material after the latest book runs out on the highway.
2. epic!
Epic provides a plethora of children’s books for all ages. The app asks for parents or teachers to create an account, and allows for them to create four profiles for children readers. You do need to register an email and a password. The visuals and music contribute to a fun learning experience.
3. Sight Words
App Store reviews from parents have expressed satisfaction with this app game that encourages reading and makes it fun for kids. It’s for ages 4 and up, with detailed animation, background music, and great visuals. There are six games at the moment, tailored by grade. Kids can create their own profile, as either people or monsters.
7. Endless Reader
This is meant for younger readers, ages 4 and up, to teach them words by sight. It’s designed to grab attention, with fluid animation and epic music. Digital flash cards occupy the screen, with fitting animation. Kids have to assemble the words, or match them, while the game provides appropriate sound effects. It’s suitable entertainment for young children and parents who may need a pick-me-up.
9. Reading Comprehension
In the paid version of the Peakaboo apps, there are versions for various reading levels, grades 2–8. The various bundles range from $7.99–9.99 and individual apps cost $1.99. These promise to educate children, while provoking thought with their questions about the material.
11. Wanderful Interactive Storybooks
In the 1990s, this company was called Living Books and made CD-Rom games based on children’s books. It has since adapted with the times and provides these interactive adaptations on the iPad, iPhone, and Android. For parents who grew up during the ’90s, the app is a good way to get nostalgia.
12. Kindle
Kindle is a reliable standby. It can be downloaded on any computer, iPad, or iPhone. While the app is free; however, there may be additional costs in buying a Kindle, or the content that you wish. It depends on whether the material—like Peter Pan—is in the public domain or not.
13. Audible
14. TeachMe
This is the only non-free one on our list, but it’s still very affordable. This kid’s reading app comes for multiple grade levels, including Preschool, Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, and Third Grade. All five apps cost $7.99 as a bundle, and the individual ones are $1.99 if a caregiver wishes to buy them separately. Not only is the app free, but it also has no advertisements. There is a paid version of the app, with more enrichment activities, but both allow for specifying pronunciation of letters (zee or zed, for example) and for turning off background music.
