# Learn to Read: Reading.com

> Reading for kids has never been easier. Learn phonics, letter tracing & more!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/teaching\_com.reading\_com](https://chrome-stats.com/d/teaching_com.reading_com)

## Overview

- **ID:** `teaching_com.reading_com`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Teaching.com
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 1,262,585
- **Rating:** 4.71 / 5 (8,988 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.12.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2023-07-13
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 241 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=teaching_com.reading_com)
- **Website:** [https://www.reading.com/](https://www.reading.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.reading.com/privacy-policy](https://www.reading.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Reading.com** is a highly engaging and research-backed reading app designed specifically for kids in preschool through 1st grade. Developed by education experts at Teaching.com, it offers a unique co-play experience that encourages parents and children to learn reading together — a method proven to increase learning effectiveness. The app features 99 step-by-step phonics lessons, covering letter recognition, blends, sounds, and reading fluency, guiding kids to confidently read their first books by lesson 10.

In addition to phonics lessons, Reading.com includes 60 interactive, decodable digital books, 42 educational videos, and 3 reading games that make learning fun and interactive. Parents and kids can progress at their own pace using guided activities, printable games, and offline reinforcements. Designed to build foundational reading skills and foster a lifelong love for reading, Reading.com provides a safe, ad-free environment and supports multiple child profiles under one subscription.

## Rankings

- #59,806 — Overall
- #3 — Family (Gross)
- #8 — Education (Gross)
- #15 — Education (Free)
- #19 — Family (Free)
- #9 — learn

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`
- `teaching_com.reading_com.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `teaching_com.reading_com.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

Overall, users praise the app for effective reading instruction and engaging, parent-guided lessons, especially for homeschooling and multiple children. Common negatives include billing/refund problems and customer service, occasional technical issues (videos not loading, volume fluctuations), pricing concerns, and desktop download limitations.

### Pros

- Effective reading progress for children; many reviews report kids learning to read or improving quickly.
- Engaging, fun, and interactive with quick lessons that fit into busy schedules; encourages parent involvement.
- Suitable for homeschooling and families with multiple children; works well for more than one kid.
- Structured, book-based pedagogy adapted for app use and easy to use with an adult guiding.

### Cons

- Billing and refunds issues; users report being charged after cancellation and poor or slow customer service.
- Technical reliability problems; videos not loading, playback issues, and inconsistent volume.
- Price concerns; not free and some users feel the cost is a barrier.
- Platform limitations; desktop download not supported (mobile-only) and some confusion about in-app purchases.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/teaching_com.reading_com)