Best Reading Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Duolingo is ranked #1 of 47 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of ReadTheory and Epic. The best-ranked option with a free plan is ReadTheory. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Epic at $0.60/mo.
Reading apps can support learners with different ages, goals, and preferred content. Compared on age range, content format, comprehension and fluency practice, phonics instruction, offline access, and supported platforms, the entries highlight different aspects of the reading experience. Duolingo, ReadTheory, and Epic are among the options to consider. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add access and cost details to the comparison. Think about the reader’s current needs and routine, then weigh the listed practice features and platform support to narrow down suitable options.
47 reading apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 Duolingo Top pick · 8.0 Free plan · Free
#2 ReadTheory Runner-up · 8.0 Free plan · $40/mo
#3 Epic Also great · 7.9 Free plan · $0.60/mo- Free planFree trial AndroidiOSmacOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free planFree trial AndroidiOSmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 40 /mo
- Comprehension practice
- Yes
- Age range
- K–12, ESL, SPED, and adult education
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$40/mofirst paid tier About ReadTheoryVisit site - Free planFree trial AndroidiOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 7.25 /mo
- Phonics instruction
- Yes
- Comprehension practice
- Yes
- Fluency practice
- Yes
- Age range
- 12 and under
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$0.60/mofirst paid tier About EpicVisit site - Free planFree trial AndroidiOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 6.99 /mo
- Comprehension practice
- Yes
- Fluency practice
- Yes
- Age range
- 3–9
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$4.17/mofirst paid tier About SkybraryVisit site - Free planFree trial AndroidiOSmacOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan AndroidiOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Comprehension practice
- Yes
- Fluency practice
- Yes
- Age range
- Grades 3–12
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$350/mofirst paid tier About CommonLitVisit site - Free plan AndroidiOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 5.99 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$5/mofirst paid tier About InstapaperVisit site - Free trial AndroidiOSmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 8.33 /mo
- Phonics instruction
- Yes
- Comprehension practice
- Yes
- Fluency practice
- Yes
- Age range
- 2–13
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$8.33/mofirst paid tier About Reading EggsVisit site - Free plan AndroidiOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Phonics instruction
- Yes
- Comprehension practice
- Yes
- Age range
- 3–6
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan AndroidWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Comprehension practice
- Yes
- Age range
- 5+ years
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - AndroidiOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 5.99 /mo
- Phonics instruction
- Yes
- Comprehension practice
- Yes
- Fluency practice
- Yes
- Age range
- Pre-K through 5th grade
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$2.92/mofirst paid tier About StarfallVisit site - AndroidiOSWeb
- Comprehension practice
- Yes
- Fluency practice
- Yes
- Age range
- Pre-K–Grade 12
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroid
- Phonics instruction
- Yes
- Comprehension practice
- Yes
- Fluency practice
- Yes
- Age range
- Pre-K–5th grade
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - WindowsmacOSiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Phonics instruction
- No
- Comprehension practice
- No
- Fluency practice
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free trial AndroidapiextensioniOSmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 9.99 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$5.59/mofirst paid tier About Readwise ReaderVisit site - Web
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 15.5 /mo
- Phonics instruction
- Yes
- Comprehension practice
- Yes
- Fluency practice
- Yes
- Age range
- 6-11
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - WebiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Age range
- All ages
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroid
- Phonics instruction
- Yes
- Comprehension practice
- Yes
- Fluency practice
- Yes
- Age range
- PreK through grade 8
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - LinuxiOSAndroidmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - WebiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 1.99 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - WebiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Phonics instruction
- Yes
- Age range
- 4–6
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - WindowsmacOSiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - WebAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Phonics instruction
- Yes
- Age range
- 3 to 8 years old
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - iOSAndroid
- Phonics instruction
- Yes
- Comprehension practice
- Yes
- Age range
- 3–12 years
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - macOSiOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 1 /mo
- Phonics instruction
- No
- Comprehension practice
- No
- Fluency practice
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which reading app is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
Duolingo is ranked #1 of 47 with a score of 8.0. ReadTheory is second and Epic third.
How many of these have a free plan?
9 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Epic has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.60/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.