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I’ve been using Learn to Read – Duolingo ABC for a couple months now. It’s basically a reading app for kids from preschool to first grade. Basically, you get these bite-sized lessons and games that teach the alphabet, sight words, phonics, and all that good stuff. The stories and activities are pretty engaging – kids won’t even realize they’re learning, it’s that fun.
Here’s what you do: there are over 700 reading lessons you can work through, and the app personalizes it for your child’s level. And you’ve got multi-sensory stuff like tracing letters, drag-and-drop exercises, and more. There’s also mini-games sprinkled in to keep it interesting. And the whole thing is designed by the same team behind the Duolingo language app, so you know it’s quality.
Look, if you’re looking for a fun way to get your young kids reading, this is definitely worth checking out. It’s not perfect – the ads can get a little annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does the job of making reading practice enjoyable. Definitely recommended if you’ve got little ones learning to read.
Editor Opinion
So here's my take on Learn to Read - Duolingo ABC. I've tested a bunch of kids reading apps and this one's pretty solid. I like how it takes the Duolingo approach of making learning feel like play, with the bite-sized lessons and variety of activities. The personalization is also key - it adjusts to keep your child engaged. In my experience, it's a great supplement to classroom learning or for kids doing remote/homeschool. Only real downside is the ads, but you can pay to remove them. Overall, highly recommend giving this a look if you're in the market for a reading app.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Tons of reading lessons and activities to keep kids engaged
- Personalized to each child's skill level
- Multi-sensory approach with tracing, games, and more
- Made by the Duolingo team so you know it's quality
- Free to play, don't have to spend money to use it
Cons
- Ads can be annoying if you don't pay to remove them
- Progress can feel slow at times, some kids may get bored
- Requires parent/guardian involvement, not fully self-guided
Specifications
| Updated | 14.08.2025 |
| Category | Education |
| Age Rating | Everyone |
| Developer | Duolingo |
| Android | Android 5.1++ |
| Package Name |
com.duolingo.literacy |
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User Reviews
Great app like duolingo, just one problem, which is why I rated it 4 stars. Duolingo ABC is mainly targeted towards younger children, I thought it would help with my...
My daughter is 3 1/2 years old and has been using this app for about a year (it's less of a headache to have her play "her games" in the...
Amazing app for young kids! My daughter began kindergarten this year. We've been doing a few lessons every night and I'm shocked by how much she's picked up! Almost three...
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