HOMER review

HOMER builds a reading pathway around the child rather than a fixed sequence. Parents answer a few questions, and HOMER combines the child's age, current level and interests, such as dinosaurs, princesses or space, into a personalized learning plan. Reading sits alongside math, social-emotional learning, thinking skills and creativity, with 1,000+ activities in total, and HOMER says its program increases early reading scores by 74%. The trial includes unlimited app access, up to four child profiles, offline activities and printables, and resources from learning experts. Pricing is $59.99 billed yearly, which HOMER presents as $4.99 a month, or $9.99 billed monthly, with a 30-day free trial. HOMER places just behind Teach Your Monster to Read because it costs more over a year and spreads its time across subjects, while its stages stop at the early learner level. It suits families who want one app for the preschool years. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

Parents of toddlers to early learners who want lessons shaped around a child's interests.

Price

$59.99 a year ($4.99 a month) or $9.99 monthly; 30-day free trial.

$59.99/yr ($4.99/mo.) Billed yearly at $59.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

• Step-by-step reading pathway alongside math, social-emotional learning and creativity
• Personalized to age, interests and skill level
• 1,000+ activities across subjects
• Up to 4 child profiles
• Offline activities and printables

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Annual plan works out to $4.99 a month
• Strength: Lessons themed around interests like dinosaurs, space and vehicles
• Strength: HOMER says it increases early reading scores by 74%
• Weakness: Monthly billing doubles the cost to $9.99
• Weakness: Covers several subjects, so reading time is shared
• Weakness: Stages run from toddler to early learner, not older children

Key facts

• Price: $59.99 a year or $9.99 a month
• Free trial: 30 days
• Child profiles: Up to 4
• Activities: 1,000+

Where it ranks

HOMER is No. 3 in our Best Reading Apps for Kids verdict.