Watch your little one learn to read.
Chirplings turns sight words and phonics into cheerful, bite-sized games — with a warm read-aloud voice and a nest of baby birds to collect along the way. Built for ages 4–8, at home or in the classroom.
Free plan forever · Sight words + phonics · No ads, ever
How it works
Give your child a name and pick their Chirpling. Teachers add a whole class in seconds — no student logins.
Short sessions mix sight words and phonics. The app reads every word aloud and celebrates every win.
Words move through spaced repetition so they stick. You get a simple weekly recap of the progress.
Six ways to practice
See it, hear it, know it.
Hear a word, tap the right one.
Blend letter sounds into words.
Drag letters into place.
Read the word in context.
Hear it, then type it.
Made for classrooms too 🍎
Create a class, paste your roster, and hand out one join code. Students tap their name and start reading on any shared device — no passwords, no personal data. Assign levels, set due dates, and see at a glance who's soaring and who needs a little help.
Simple pricing
Start free. Upgrade any time — cancel any time.
- ✓ Level 1 sight words
- ✓ Flashcards + Find the Word
- ✓ One reader
- ✓ Browser read-aloud
- ✓ All 7 levels + phonics
- ✓ All six games
- ✓ Up to 6 readers
- ✓ Warm premium voice + record your own
- ✓ Custom words & progress tracking
- Free for teachers through December 2026
- One teacher · up to 6 classes · up to 200 students
Are you a school or district? Talk to us about free or comped access.
Questions, answered
What ages is Chirplings for?
It's designed for children roughly 4–8 who are learning to read — from first sight words through blending and spelling.
Do my kids need to log in?
No. Only the grown-up has an account. Children just tap their name and start. In classrooms, students use a shared join code.
Is it really sight words and phonics?
Yes — both. Sight words build instant recognition; the phonics engine teaches letter sounds and blending with a real read-aloud voice.
Can I try it before paying?
Absolutely. The free plan works forever with Level 1 and two games. Upgrade only if you want the full curriculum.
Is my child's data safe?
We collect only a first name and avatar for each child — no ads, no third-party trackers. See our privacy policy.