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Head-to-head · Dyslexia Learning Apps

OgStar Reading vs Reading Horizons

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score OgStar Reading #4 in Dyslexia Learning Apps 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit OgStar Reading
Reading Horizons #5 in Dyslexia Learning Apps 7.5/10 From $50/yr ✓ 4 of 4 features See Reading Horizons

OgStar Reading leads on 1 check, Reading Horizons on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOgStar Reading · 7.7/10
  • Free planonly OgStar Reading
  • Most featuresReading Horizons · 4 of 4

OgStar Reading scores higher on our rubric for dyslexia learning apps: 7.7 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

OgStar Reading offers free plan; Reading Horizons doesn't. Reading Horizons offers decoding practice; OgStar Reading doesn't publish it. On learner age range, Reading Horizons gives you All ages where OgStar Reading offers Children.

OgStar Reading is the better fit for children needing multisensory reading practice. Reading Horizons is the better fit for self-paced phonics and decoding practice.

  • OgStar Reading fits best

    Children needing multisensory reading practice

  • Reading Horizons fits best

    Self-paced phonics and decoding practice

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Side by side

Feature OgStar Reading 7.7/10 Visit ↗ Reading Horizons 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 7.5
Ranking #4 in Dyslexia Learning Apps #5 in Dyslexia Learning Apps
Best for Children needing multisensory reading practice Self-paced phonics and decoding practice
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS Web
Support Email, Phone, Live chat Email, Phone, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OgStar Reading 3/4 · Reading Horizons 4/4
Phonics practice ✓ ✓
Spelling practice ✓ ✓
Decoding practice Not published ✓ (best)
Progress reports ✓ ✓
Specs
Learner age range Children All ages
Available platforms web, ios web
Our review
Pros
  • Systematic phonics and phonological-awareness activities
  • Speech and handwriting recognition feedback
  • Progress data for parents, teachers, and schools
  • Systematic phonics, decoding, spelling, and skill-check practice
  • Progress monitoring and customizable reports for parents and educators
  • Discovery and Elevate programs cover ages 4–adult
Cons
  • Chrome access is sold through annual student licenses
  • Lesson coverage differs substantially between Early and Complete
  • The product focuses narrowly on literacy development
  • No free plan or listed integrations
  • New full-year subscriptions cost $199 annually
  • School and intervention offerings require a sales conversation
Our verdict

OgStar Reading is a multisensory structured-literacy app for developing and struggling readers, including children with dyslexia and English language learners. Its activities cover systematic and synthetic phonics, phonological awareness,…

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Reading Horizons is browser-based structured literacy software for emerging readers, older struggling readers, multilingual learners, and adults. Its Discovery program is designed for ages 4–9 and K–3 instruction, while Elevate serves…

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  1. OgStar ReadingDyslexia Learning Apps 7.7Free plan
  2. Reading HorizonsDyslexia Learning Apps 7.5From $50/yr

Strengths and trade-offs

  • OgStar Reading — where it wins

    • Systematic phonics and phonological-awareness activities
    • Speech and handwriting recognition feedback
    • Progress data for parents, teachers, and schools

    Where it doesn't

    • Chrome access is sold through annual student licenses
    • Lesson coverage differs substantially between Early and Complete
    • The product focuses narrowly on literacy development

  • Reading Horizons — where it wins

    • Systematic phonics, decoding, spelling, and skill-check practice
    • Progress monitoring and customizable reports for parents and educators
    • Discovery and Elevate programs cover ages 4–adult

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan or listed integrations
    • New full-year subscriptions cost $199 annually
    • School and intervention offerings require a sales conversation

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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