ABCmouse review

ABCmouse from Age of Learning is a full early curriculum in which reading is one strong strand. Educator-designed paths in reading and math guide each child to the right next step, and the reading side covers phonics, storytelling, interactive books and creative writing. Beyond that sit science, coding, art and music, with more than 13,000 activities and up to three child profiles. A ticket system rewards progress with items for Pet Town, an aquarium and a hamster maze, which motivates some children and distracts others. Age of Learning says its own study found ABCmouse doubles early learning gains in reading and math for PreK children who use it regularly, and that 45M+ families trust it. Pricing is $14.99 a month after a 30-day free trial, with an annual offer of $79.99. It ranks ninth here because you pay for many subjects when your goal is reading. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

Families who want reading inside a full preschool to early elementary curriculum.

Price

$14.99 a month after a 30-day free trial, or $79.99 a year.

Try FREE for 30 Days! Then just USD 14.99/mo. until canceled
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

• Educator-designed learning paths in reading and math
• Phonics, storytelling, interactive books and creative writing
• 13,000+ activities across subjects
• Up to three child profiles
• Tickets and rewards spent in Pet Town, Aquarium and Hamster Maze

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Covers reading, math, science, art and music in one subscription
• Strength: Annual plan at $79.99 lowers the monthly cost
• Strength: Age of Learning says 45M+ families have used it
• Weakness: $14.99 a month is high if you only want reading
• Weakness: Rewards and virtual worlds can distract from lessons
• Weakness: Reading is one strand of a wide curriculum

Key facts

• Price: $14.99 a month or $79.99 a year
• Free trial: 30 days
• Activities: 13,000+
• Child profiles: Up to 3

Where it ranks

ABCmouse is No. 8 in our Best Reading Apps for Kids verdict.