Hooked on Phonics
6.9#4 in phonics appsFrom $23.96 a monthAndroidiOS
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What both publish
| Fact | Hooked on Phonics | Starfall |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Danbury, Connecticut, United States | Boulder, Colorado, United States |
| Learning approach | The program uses progressive lessons and activities to help children read their first book. | Starfall describes its activities as untimed and multisensory, allowing children to see, hear, and touch as they learn. |
| Support | The maker says customer support chat is available Monday through Friday, 10 am–4 pm ET. | The membership page lists [email protected] and phone support at 888-857-8990, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Time. |
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
Starfall plans
- Home Membership$35 a year
- Teacher's Membership$70 a year
- Classroom Membership$195 a year
- School Membership$355 a year
Pick Hooked on Phonics if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Starfall if…
Starfall suits children learning to read, as well as families and educators seeking activities from Pre-K through fifth grade. Group memberships support enrolled students at school or home, though they do not track individual progress.