# Kids Learn to Read

> A must-have sequel to our Learn Letter Sounds with Carnival Kids app

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.intellijoy.android.reading](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.intellijoy.android.reading)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.intellijoy.android.reading`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Intellijoy Educational Games for Kids
- **Category:** GAME\_EDUCATIONAL
- **Downloads:** 192,618
- **Rating:** 4.29 / 5 (1,199 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.9.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-06
- **First published:** 2011-05-09
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 55 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.intellijoy.android.reading)
- **Website:** [http://www.intellijoy.com](http://www.intellijoy.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.intellijoy.com/privacy-policy](http://www.intellijoy.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Kids Learn to Read is an engaging Chrome extension designed to help preschoolers develop essential reading skills through interactive games. Featuring six entertaining sections like Magic Letter Bridge, Skateboards and Helmet, Turn the Blocks, Word Ball, Word Magic, and Rocket Words, children learn to blend sounds into words, identify spoken words, and explore word families. Loved by over five million families, this extension offers positive reinforcement and a fun learning environment.

Ideal for children who are beginning to read, this tool can be complemented by related apps focusing on letter sounds and alphabet recognition. Adults can relax knowing their kids are entertained and learning simultaneously, making reading practice both effective and enjoyable.

## Rankings

- #161,910 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.intellijoy.android.reading.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The app is strong for phonics and reading practice and is enjoyed by kids, with good classroom support. However, users repeatedly note limited content, repetitive gameplay, frequent bugs and device compatibility problems, and monetization frustrations due to unlock issues and subscription models.

### Pros

- Effective phonics practice that helps kids sound out and read simple words
- Engaging, game-based activities that kids enjoy, making learning fun
- Works well as a school companion and supports early readers
- Parents report their children love the games and learn from them

### Cons

- Content is limited and the games don't progress much, leading to repetition
- Bugs and device compatibility issues (including reports on Huawei tablets) and occasional crashes
- Monetization issues after purchase (content unlock problems) and concerns about subscriptions
- Word lists progression can be uneven; not consistently advancing to harder words

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.intellijoy.android.reading)