Simple family pricing
Every plan starts with a diagnostic that shows where your child needs help, then builds practice around it, and explains the progress to you. Begin with a free trial and choose the plan that fits your family.
Monthly
Flexible access, billed monthly.
Annual
About $12.42 a month, billed once yearly.
Each sibling gets their own diagnostic, reading plan, practice history, and progress view under the same parent account.
+$9/month
or $69/year per sibling
Need access for several readers? Tell us about your group, timeline, and goals. We will help you choose the right setup without buying a family plan.
Cancel anytime. No ads, and we never sell your family's data. Founding members keep their complimentary lifetime access.
Start free
The Reading Growth Check is free and always will be. It is the first step of the full program, not a separate product. Here is how the pieces work together:
Step 1: Free
A 10 to 15 minute check that shows where your child's reading breaks down: word reading, fluency, vocabulary, or comprehension. You get a clear Reading Profile and a first priority, with no payment required.
Step 2: Free trial
The check's first priority becomes your child's daily focus. Practice sessions run about 15 minutes and use age-respectful stories matched to your child's actual needs, not just their grade.
Step 3: Membership
Ongoing adaptive practice, fresh stories, progress checks, and a parent dashboard that explains what your child works on and why. This is what the monthly or annual plan pays for.
Compare your options
Parents of struggling readers usually weigh a few paths. Here is an honest look at what each one offers.
| Option | Typical cost | What you get | What to watch for |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Skillful Reader | $19/month or $149/year | Free diagnostic, daily 15 minute adaptive practice, age-respectful stories for grades 3 to 8, and a parent dashboard that explains every recommendation. | Built for reading growth at home. It does not replace professional evaluation for diagnosed reading disabilities. |
| Private tutoring | $40 to $100+ per hour | One to one attention from a person who can respond in the moment. | Often $300 to $800+ a month for weekly sessions, and progress depends heavily on the individual tutor. |
| Learning centers | $200 to $500+ per month | Structured curriculum with in person staff and regular assessments. | Contracts, commute time, and group pacing that may not match your child. |
| General reading apps | $5 to $15 per month | Large content libraries and game-like practice, often aimed at early readers. | Content can feel babyish to an older struggling reader, and few explain why your child is practicing a skill. |
| Workbooks and printables | $10 to $30 one time | Cheap, screen free practice you can use anywhere. | No adaptation, no feedback, and no way to know if your child is working on the right skill. |
Many families combine approaches. The free Reading Growth Check is a useful first step no matter which path you choose, because it shows you exactly where your child needs support before you spend anything.
