Hooked on Phonics
6.9#4 in phonics appsFrom $23.96 a monthAndroidiOS
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Nessy Reading & Spelling
6.3#12 in phonics appsFrom $15.50 a monthWeb
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| Fact | Hooked on Phonics | Nessy Reading & Spelling |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Hooked on Phonics is a DBA of Hooked & Company, Inc., whose listed address is 4 Mountainview Terrace, Danbury, Connecticut. | Nessy says it was founded in 1999 by Mike Jones and is based in Bristol. |
| Founded | 1987 | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Danbury, Connecticut, United States | Bristol, United Kingdom |
| 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. | The program teaches structured literacy skills including phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, spelling, and morphology. |
| Support | The maker says customer support chat is available Monday through Friday, 10 am–4 pm ET. | The maker directs users to its Help Centre for support solutions. |
Hooked on Phonics plans
- Complete Phonics$23.96 a month
- Complete Phonics + Practice Books$29.94 a month
- Complete Phonics + Math$31.99 a month
Nessy Reading & Spelling plans
- Nessy Reading and Spelling (home)$15.50 a month
Pick Hooked on Phonics if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Nessy Reading & Spelling if…
It suits children ages 6–11 needing structured reading and spelling instruction at home or school. Parents and educators can use individualized lessons and progress reporting.