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Epic—Kids' Books & Reading

Children browse a bookshelf, open picture books/graphic novels/audiobooks, swipe pages, look up words, bookmark/favourite titles, and track time/pages/books; the catalog also includes videos. Store/editorial description.

Route
Practice
Ages
4+
Best for
Books & audiobooks practice

At a glance

Developer
Epic Creations
Platforms
iOS, Android
Cost
Free with subscription
US App Store
4.72 from 518,657 ratings

Free basic/school access plus paid family subscription

The short version

Children browse by genre/age, read or listen to books, use the built-in dictionary, bookmark titles, and earn reading badges; videos add a second media lane.

Creative agency: Medium — primarily guided practice. Learning value: High for books & audiobooks, Age fit: Approximately 4–12; check youngest-user independence. Parent view: Set the child profile and content filters, then check the family/school access boundary and subscription renewal path. Staying power: High for avid younger readers if preferred series are present; catalog fit varies by age. Learning value: High for books & audiobooks, Age fit: Approximately 4–12; check youngest-user independence. Parent view: Set the child profile and content filters, then check the family/school access boundary and subscription renewal path. Staying power: High for avid younger readers if preferred series are present; catalog fit varies by age. Age fit: Approximately 4–12; check youngest-user independence. Parent view: Set the child profile and content filters, then check the family/school access boundary and subscription renewal path. Staying power: High for avid younger readers if preferred series are present; catalog fit varies by age.

What we found

Strengths

  • Creative agency: Medium — primarily guided practice. Learning value: High for books & audiobooks, Age fit: Approximately 4–12; check youngest-user independence. Parent view: Set the child profile and content filters, then check the family/school access boundary and subscription renewal path. Staying power: High for avid younger readers if preferred series are present; catalog fit varies by age.
  • Learning value: High for books & audiobooks, Age fit: Approximately 4–12; check youngest-user independence. Parent view: Set the child profile and content filters, then check the family/school access boundary and subscription renewal path. Staying power: High for avid younger readers if preferred series are present; catalog fit varies by age.
  • Staying power: High for avid younger readers if preferred series are present; catalog fit varies by age.

Watch-outs

  • Children browse by genre/age, read or listen to books, use the built-in dictionary, bookmark titles, and earn reading badges; videos add a second media lane.
  • Parent view: Set the child profile and content filters, then check the family/school access boundary and subscription renewal path. Staying power: High for avid younger readers if preferred series are present; catalog fit varies by age.

Before you download

Age guidance
4–12. Adult involvement: Medium — review accounts, pricing, privacy, and content
Privacy
Check the current privacy policy and account settings before your child uses the app.