Hooked on Phonics

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App content

The app includes phonics, spelling, and math programs, with interactive games and learning videos.hookedonphonics.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Children’s data

The maker says parent or legal guardian registration and verifiable parental consent apply to children's personal information, and that children's app data is not shared for marketing purposes.hookedonphonics.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Company

Hooked on Phonics is a DBA of Hooked & Company, Inc., whose listed address is 4 Mountainview Terrace, Danbury, Connecticut.hookedonphonics.com · read 7 Oct 2026

Company history

The maker says Hooked on Phonics was released as a consumer product in 1987.hookedonphonics.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Downloads

The maker links to the App Store, Google Play, and Amazon for app downloads.hookedonphonics.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Guarantee

The maker offers a 30-day money-back guarantee and says customers can cancel before the first 30 days end to avoid another charge and request a refund of the sign-up price.hookedonphonics.com · read 7 Oct 2026

History

The maker says Hooked on Phonics was released as a consumer product in 1987.hookedonphonics.com · read 7 Oct 2026

Intended audience

The program is designed for children starting to read or needing support to read at or above grade level; the maker says it is likely not a fit for children reading beyond second grade.hookedonphonics.com · read 7 Oct 2026

Learning approach

The program uses progressive lessons and activities to help children read their first book.hookedonphonics.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Learning challenges

The maker says the program was not developed specifically as a teaching aid for children with learning challenges, though it reports that some children with diverse learning needs have improved their reading skills using it.hookedonphonics.com · read 7 Oct 2026

Multiple learners

A subscription includes app access for up to three learners with individual progress tracking; each additional learner's Practice Pack costs $9.99 per month.hookedonphonics.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Offline use

Lessons can be downloaded while connected to the internet and then played offline in the app.hookedonphonics.com · read 7 Oct 2026

Platform requirements

The FAQ recommends iOS 14 or later on 64-bit iPhones and iPads with at least 3 GB RAM, or Android OS 11 or later on 64-bit devices with at least 4 GB RAM.hookedonphonics.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Practice materials

Subscriptions include a monthly phonics workbook, two to three storybooks, and stickers shipped to the home.hookedonphonics.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Print materials

The subscription includes a monthly Practice Pack with a phonics workbook, two to three storybooks, and stickers.hookedonphonics.com · read 7 Oct 2026

Privacy and payments

The privacy policy says Braintree processes billing information and that Hooked & Company does not receive or store full credit card information.hookedonphonics.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Purpose

Hooked on Phonics is a step-by-step reading program for children ages 3–8, covering Pre-K through early second-grade reading levels.hookedonphonics.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Refund policy

The maker offers a 30-day money-back guarantee and says customers may cancel during the first 30 days and request a refund of the sign-up price.hookedonphonics.com · read 8 Oct 2026

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