Learning tool Hooked on Phonics has released a new app called Reading Pro aimed at children aged 7 to 10, seeking to strengthen reading skills among an age group already familiar with mobile devices.

The adorable creators will help them learn to recognize important sight words that are crucial to early reading with puzzles and letters that come alive and show them exactly what word they spelled.

Using the app at school is free, but accessing Epic's reading library at home will cost $13.99 a month or $84. ... The app has a one-time $8.99 fee to use it. Like Hooked on Phonics, ABCMouse began ...