Reading Train Starter Books

Name: Reading Train Starter Books
Rating: 4.1 (27 reviews)
Author: The Learning Station, LLC

By: The Learning Station, LLC

Early Readers, Songs & Quizzes

Features & Capabilities

Every child can learn to read with this growing library of 300+ engaging beginner books, songs and quizzes. Complete reading curriculum building skills, self confidence, vocabulary and a love of reading. FREE: Try 33 books, 21 songs, play the train games and use the 450+ word dictionary for FREE. Grand Prize Winner of the 2015 Technology and Reading Award, International Literacy Association. "No other app is as specifically tailored to the needs of beginning readers." KinderTown.com "Beautifully designed storybooks and related games that teach foundational reading": Appolicious.com "A vast selection of mini books to help kids reach reading independence" Geeks With Juniors. Access the whole library of over 300 books with a FREE trial for 30 days when you sign up for an auto-renewing subscription. Choose $1.99/month; 6.99 for 6 months or 9.99 for a year! (U.S. Dollars) All subscriptions are renewing. You may turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings. Safe for Kids: The Learning Station is a Proud Member of Moms With Apps and the Know What's Inside Program. Kid tested and parent/teacher approved. We are ad-free and take our users privacy seriously. View our Privacy Policy here: http://www.readingtrain.org

Listen, read and record books at 3 different beginning reading levels.
Professional narration: American English. All books can be recorded by users.
Play the train game after every book.
450+ word integrated dictionary
20 free song books
Unlimited user accounts
Powerful reporting tools

Books Kids CAN Read. Books Kids LOVE to Read. Leveled books on numbers, colors, animals, shapes, and science help build the foundational knowledge kids need to succeed in school.

Keep in Touch We welcome your feedback: support@readingtrain.org facebook.com/readingtrain

How the Reading Train Works-

Free users can read/listen/record the first book in every unit, (33 books in all), play the train game, use the integrated 450+ word dictionary, and listen to 21 song books.
Subscribers get access to all 300+ books, with new books added regularly.
To access our entire library of books, FREE for the first month, choose an automatically renewing subscription for $1.99/one month; $6.99/six months; 9.99/twelve months. (U.S. Dollars)
After subscribing, you may need to touch the "Restore" button on the "buy" screen where you purchased the subscription. (You will not be charged again.)
The service can be shared with additional iPads you own.
Your subscription is for your iTunes account and payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (subscribing is optional and in a parent-only section of the app).
Your Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
You may turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings- Manage Subscriptions.
No refunds for unused portions of the current subscription are allowed during active subscription period.
For help or additional information please contact us at http://www.readingtrain.org/contact/ or send an email to support@readingtrain.org
Our apps take privacy very seriously. We do not collect, access or transmit any personal information. Full details of our privacy policy are available here- https://www.readingtrain.org/privacy-policy/ Please read our Terms of Use here- https://www.readingtrain.org/terms-of-use
Not compatible with iPad 1.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

The Learning Station, LLC

Rating:

4.10

(27)

Version:

3.9 Last updated: 2025-08-23

Version code:

871526475

Creation date:

2013-11-25

Compatible devices:

Size:

1.25GB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-07

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 260,218 ▼ 813

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Developed by:

The Learning Station, LLC

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/reading-train-starter-books/id702227884

User Reviews

Reading Train Starter Books is praised for engaging kids with a rich feature set (pronunciations, dictionary, recording, phonics, quizzes) and a level-based progression that suits early readers and learners with ASD. Offline access and motivational rewards add value. The main drawbacks are a heavy subscription model with limited free content, multi-device pricing concerns, reports of cancellation/charge problems, and occasional crashes on older devices.

Pros

Kids love the app and it’s a favorite reading tool for many children, boosting engagement.
Rich, kid-friendly features include word-by-word pronunciations, a built-in dictionary, recording/playback, and phonics/quiz activities.
Structured, level-based progression supports beginning readers and learners with ASD, with a focused, non-distracting interface.
Offline access lets kids read anywhere, even without Wi‑Fi.
Rewards and interactive elements (coins, songs) motivate reading and help with progress checks for parents/teachers.

Cons

Subscription model locks most content behind a monthly fee; many reviews note limited or no free content and difficulty previewing before subscribing.
Pricing and multi-device access can be expensive for families, as some users feel they must buy separate subscriptions per device.
Cancellation and refunds issues are common, with reports of being charged after attempting to cancel and slow or unresponsive support.
Occasional stability issues on older devices/OS versions, including reports of the app not launching or crashing.

Recent reviews

My kids absolutely LOVE this app! The only thing I wish is that it had books at higher levels available.

by No*****, 2024-03-27

And the subscription cannot be shared! So I need to pay a monthly fee on my iPhone, on my kid’s iPad, and on my husband’s phone?! Unfortunately, I’m going to need to unsubscribe. :(