Native iOS apps and web options that work beautifully on Apple tablets.
SpellingJoy Team
The iPad is one of the best devices for kids' reading apps—the large screen, intuitive touch interface, and excellent app ecosystem make it perfect for digital reading and learning.
We've tested the best reading apps that work on iPad, focusing on apps with polished iOS experiences, offline capabilities, and great touch optimization.
📱 iPad Tips
Epic! provides access to a library of 40,000+ children's books, audiobooks, and educational videos. $84.99/year or $13.99/month.
Visit Epic!Reading Eggs provides a comprehensive reading program for children ages 2-13 with lessons, games, and books.
Visit Reading EggsKhan Academy Kids offers free, comprehensive early learning content covering reading, math, and more for children ages 2-8.
Visit Khan Academy KidsHOMER creates personalized reading journeys for children ages 2-8 based on their interests and skill level.
Visit HOMERSora (by OverDrive) gives students free access to eBooks and audiobooks through their school or public library. The modern library card for digital readers.
Visit Sora (OverDrive)Teach Your Monster to Read uses a game-based approach to teach systematic phonics. Free on web, $4.99 mobile app. Covers first 2 years of learning to read.
Visit Teach Your Monster to ReadBest overall: Epic! has the most polished iPad experience with 40,000+ books.
Best free: Khan Academy Kids is 100% free with an excellent iPad app for ages 2-8.
Best for library users: Sora gives you free access to your library's digital collection.
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SpellingJoy Team
The SpellingJoy team is dedicated to creating free, high-quality spelling resources for K-6 students and their families. We test every app we review and provide honest assessments to help parents make informed decisions.
