Readability review
Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Readability pairs a free trial lesson with a 30 days trial window, so a household can judge reading support before paying anything. It suits families with children building English reading skills who want family profiles and app based lessons under a single monthly plan.
Key facts
- Best for
- Families learning to read in English who want a shared subscription for every child.
- Subscription price
- $19.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Trial lesson
- Free (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Free trial length
- 30 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Cancellation notice
- 24 hours (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Readability (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Help-centre, Chat (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Subjects
- English
- Lesson format
- Mobile app
- Official website
- readabilitytutor.com
Audiobooks and ebooks
- Price per month
- $19.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Price from
- $19.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Free trial length
- 30 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Access model
- Unlimited (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Family profiles
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Readability (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Help-centre, Chat (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Content types
- Ebooks
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
- X
Pros and cons
Pros
- A free trial lesson alongside a 30 days trial window lets a family watch real reading progress before any money changes hands.
- Access is unlimited and the library is made up of ebooks, so enthusiastic readers are not held to a set amount of reading.
- Family profiles are supported, so siblings each get their own level under the same Readability plan.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, covering email, phone, a help centre and chat.
- Cancellation needs 24 hours notice, a light commitment for a monthly plan.
Cons
- The Readability subscription is $19.99, above Starfall at $5.99, so cost first households have cheaper options.
- The subject list is english, and Schülerhilfe spans math, english and science for families wanting more than reading.
- The library holds ebooks, with no audio titles listed for children who prefer listening.
- Lessons run in the app, so households wanting a live teacher in the plan are not served here.
Who it suits
- Families with children building English reading skills who want app lessons they can use on their own.
- Parents who want every child reading on the same plan, since family profiles are supported.
- Households comfortable with a company headquartered in the US.
Who should look elsewhere
- Families that need a wider subject range: Schülerhilfe covers math, english and science.
- Households chasing the lowest monthly cost: Starfall lists $5.99 and Duden Learnattack lists €6.63 to €19.97.
What it does well
The trial window of 30 days is the headline for families testing reading support. Younger readers often move slowly, so a longer stretch of practice shows more than a short burst, and parents can judge whether the child needs less help before the plan begins. The other strength is how a family leaves. Cancelling takes 24 hours notice, so a household that is not satisfied can end things as soon as that window passes.
Where it sits among rivals
On trial length, Readability ranks 1 of 9 brands, which makes its window the longest of the group measured. Price reads differently. On subscription price the service ranks 7 of 28, so a reader who leads with cost alone will find cheaper plans elsewhere. The split is the story: a roomy trial attached to a mid table monthly figure, which is worth the extra spend when several children read at home.
Who runs it
Readability is the legal entity behind the service, and its headquarters sit in the US. That points to a company operating in a single market, where terms, billing and support hours are written for that market rather than adapted across many. Support is the part parents notice most. Contact runs on email, phone and help centre, covering email, phone, a help centre and chat, so a billing question and a reading question can travel down the same line.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Readability cost, and does the price change?+
The introductory price on the Readability monthly plan is $19.99, and the monthly plan price is $19.99. The subscription price quoted for the plan is $19.99. Readers weighing cost at entry and again at renewal can work from those figures directly.
Is there a free trial before paying?+
A free trial lesson comes with the membership, and the free trial window runs 30 days. That gives a family room to watch a child's reading habits over a full stretch of practice, rather than judging the plan from a first sitting and deciding on the spot.
What does the plan include?+
Access is unlimited and the library is made up of ebooks. Lessons run in the app, so a child practises independently rather than joining a live class. Families can read as much as the child wants while the subscription runs.
Can several children use the same plan?+
Family profiles are supported, so each child in a household can sit at a separate reading level under the same subscription. The Readability monthly rate is $19.99 for the household, and the trial lesson is free while a first profile is set up.
How do I cancel a Readability subscription?+
Cancelling needs 24 hours notice under the payment policy, so a family that wants out should submit the request ahead of the cut off. The same team will handle it over email, phone and help centre, which covers email, phone, a help centre and chat.
Which subjects does Readability cover?+
The subject list is english, so the service stays on reading. Families who want other school subjects alongside reading can weigh Schülerhilfe, which lists math, english and science. Readability suits a household focused purely on literacy.
How does the price compare with other kids learning apps?+
The Readability subscription runs at $19.99. Starfall lists $5.99 and Duden Learnattack lists €6.63 to €19.97, so a household watching monthly cost will find both cheaper. Readability trades part of that saving for a reading only focus and family profiles.
Who runs Readability, and how do I reach support?+
The service is operated by Readability, with headquarters in the US. Help runs on email, phone and help centre, so parents can reach someone by email, phone, a help centre or chat depending on the question, and a reading problem can go to the same place as a billing problem.
Sources
- readabilitytutor.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Price from, Price per month
“$19.99 /mo.”
- readabilitytutor.com/faqs checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Access model, Family profiles, Free trial length, Lesson format, Subjects, Subscription price, Trial lesson
“we offer all of our features and provide our entire library”
- readabilitytutor.com/library checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Content types
“wide range of fiction and nonfiction books”
- readabilitytutor.com/payment-policy checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Cancellation notice
“You must cancel at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the end of your free or discounted trial period to avoid charges to your selected Payment Method.”
- readabilitytutor.com/privacy-policy checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters
“Readability 100 W Broadway, Suite 680 Long Beach, CA 90802”
- readabilitytutor.com/support checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Email: support@readabilitytutor.com Phone: 888-850-3997”
- readabilitytutor.com/terms-of-use checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Legal entity
“All notices to Readability will be provided by either sending: (i) an email; or (ii) a letter, first class certified mail, to Readability, Readability Division, 6700 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite...”
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