Hooked on Phonics
The facts below are what the maker publishes about Hooked on Phonics, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From Hooked on Phonics's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Phonics | $23.96 a month | Phonics, Math & Spelling digital programs · monthly phonics workbook, stickers and storybooks · $11.98 first month, then $23.96/mo; billed monthly |
| Complete Phonics + Practice Books | $29.94 a month | Everything in Complete Phonics · 2 additional decodable books each month · $14.97 first month, then $29.94/mo; billed monthly |
| Complete Phonics + Math | $31.99 a month | Everything in Complete Phonics · monthly math workbook, stickers and math storybooks · $15.99 first month, then $31.99/mo; billed monthly |
The facts
Each one read from Hooked on Phonics's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- App content
- The app includes phonics, spelling, and math programs, with interactive games and learning videos.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Learning approach
- The program uses progressive lessons and activities to help children read their first book.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Platform requirements
- The FAQ recommends iOS 14 or later on 64-bit iPhones and iPads with at least 3 GB RAM, or Android OS 11 or later on 64-bit devices with at least 4 GB RAM.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Supported devices
- The app recommends iOS 14 or later, Android 11 or later, and Kindle Fire OS 8 or later, with stated minimum memory requirements for each.checked 7 Oct 2026
What it does
- Children’s data
- The maker says parent or legal guardian registration and verifiable parental consent apply to children's personal information, and that children's app data is not shared for marketing purposes.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The maker links to the App Store, Google Play, and Amazon for app downloads.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Guarantee
- The maker offers a 30-day money-back guarantee and says customers can cancel before the first 30 days end to avoid another charge and request a refund of the sign-up price.checked 7 Oct 2026
- History
- The maker says Hooked on Phonics was released as a consumer product in 1987.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Intended audience
- The program is designed for children starting to read or needing support to read at or above grade level; the maker says it is likely not a fit for children reading beyond second grade.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Learning challenges
- The maker says the program was not developed specifically as a teaching aid for children with learning challenges, though it reports that some children with diverse learning needs have improved their reading skills using it.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Multiple learners
- A subscription includes app access for up to three learners with individual progress tracking; each additional learner's Practice Pack costs $9.99 per month.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- Lessons can be downloaded while connected to the internet and then played offline in the app.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Practice materials
- Subscriptions include a monthly phonics workbook, two to three storybooks, and stickers shipped to the home.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Print materials
- The subscription includes a monthly Practice Pack with a phonics workbook, two to three storybooks, and stickers.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy and payments
- The privacy policy says Braintree processes billing information and that Hooked & Company does not receive or store full credit card information.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Hooked on Phonics is a step-by-step reading program for children ages 3–8, covering Pre-K through early second-grade reading levels.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Refund policy
- The maker offers a 30-day money-back guarantee and says customers may cancel during the first 30 days and request a refund of the sign-up price.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker says customer support chat is available Monday through Friday, 10 am–4 pm ET.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Company
- Hooked on Phonics is a DBA of Hooked & Company, Inc., whose listed address is 4 Mountainview Terrace, Danbury, Connecticut.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Company history
- The maker says Hooked on Phonics was released as a consumer product in 1987.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1987checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Danbury, Connecticut, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
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