ReadStar - Learn to Read
Sight Words & Phonics 4 Pre-K
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
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ReadStar – Now with Phonics Games and Teacher Mode
ReadStar teaches your child to read — one word at a time — and now includes interactive rhyming and spelling games, more words, customizable voices and a star shop to make learning fun.
Built for children ages 3–6, ReadStar listens as your child reads aloud using your device’s built‑in speech recognition. No internet connection is needed for learning; audio is processed on‑device to protect your child’s privacy .
How it works
• Your child sees a word on a flashcard.
• They tap the mic and read it. ReadStar listens and awards a star for correct pronunciation. If it’s off, the card gently shakes and the word is repeated with phonics hints.
• After mastering a set of words, your child unlocks a personalised storybook filled with the words they’ve learned. They can read along with word‑by‑word highlighting and celebrate their progress.
What’s inside
• 140+ sight and phonics words across nine learning phases, from simple CVC words to blends, digraphs, r‑controlled vowels, multisyllabic words and high‑frequency sight words.
• On‑device speech recognition — reading practice happens privately on your device; no accounts, ads or tracking .
• Rhyming and spelling games that reinforce phonemic awareness. Kids can tap or speak rhyming words and spell learned words by selecting letters. Correct answers earn stars to spend in the star shop.
• Personalised storybooks generated after each milestone. Your child reads stories using only the words they’ve mastered, with real‑time highlighting and comprehension questions.
• Voice selection and pronunciation support — choose from built‑in voices and hear sample sentences before selecting; ReadStar uses a custom pronunciation dictionary for tricky words.
• Star rewards and shop — children earn stars for correct answers and spend them on colourful themes, avatars and other fun rewards.
• Teacher and parent tools — track each child’s progress, manage multiple learners, export progress reports and customise accessibility settings (dyslexia‑friendly fonts, high contrast).
• Expanded free trial — explore the first 20 words and your child’s first personalised book for free. Unlock everything with a single one‑time purchase; no subscriptions.
Designed for kids and parents
ReadStar is ad‑free, social‑free and account‑free. A kid‑proof parent gate locks settings and purchases. The voice engine works offline, and you can preview voices and record your own pronunciations (optional). ReadStar was created by a parent and tested with real children to ensure it’s intuitive and motivating.
THE FREE TRIAL
Download free and try the first 10 words plus your child's first personalized book — no payment info required. Love it? Unlock all 100 words with a single one-time purchase. No subscriptions. No recurring charges.
DESIGNED FOR KIDS
ReadStar has no ads, no social features, no accounts, and no tracking. Audio is processed entirely on-device and never recorded or stored. Built by a dad, for kids.
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The developer, Ronnie Reyes, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Ronnie Reyes
- Size
- 170.9 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Made for Ages 0–5
This app is rated 4+ with content restrictions.
Some content may be rated higher, and may therefore be restricted and managed by the developer through in-app controls. - In-App Controls
Parental Controls
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Full ReadStar Access $3.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Ronnie Reyes