Our take
Online 1:1 tutoring by staff with dyslexia-therapy credentials, using an established structured program chosen for each child, such as the Wilson Reading System, Wilson Just Words or Barton. Prices are published. Because the program varies by child, ask which one your child will get before you start.
A good fit for
- Families who want Wilson or Barton delivered online
- Transparent per-session pricing
Look elsewhere if
- Families who want one fixed program for every child
How far it goes
About the skill ladder- 7Latin and Greek rootsconstruct, phonographNot published
- 6Prefixes, suffixes and spelling ruleshopping, unkindTaught
- 5Multisyllable wordsnapkin, fantasticTaught
- 4Vowel patternscake, rain, carTaught
- 3Blends and digraphsstop, ship, chinTaught
- 2Short-vowel wordscat, sit, hopTaught
- 1Letter soundsm says /m/Taught
Depends on the program assigned; Wilson and Barton both run through multisyllable words and suffix rules.
How it works
How we rate- Who hears your child read?
- A trained tutorA trained person hears every word and corrects in the moment.
- Does your child spell?
- Writes from dictationWilson and Barton both teach spelling through dictation.
- What do they read?
- DecodableTexts primarily follow taught patterns; see each program’s treatment of irregular words.
- How is progress gated?
- Tutor decidesThe tutor moves on only when the child has mastered a step.
- How much of your time?
- Trained tutorDelivered by a trained tutor or clinician.
- What does the evidence show?
- No outcome studyNo independent study of the service; Wilson Reading System itself is rated Promising on Evidence for ESSA.
Watch-outs
- Its "98% success rate" claim has no published source.
How it compares
| App | Price | Goes up to | Hears reading | Spelling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iReading Tutor | $85.50 per 45-minute online session, or $684/mo for 8 sessions | Prefixes, suffixes and spelling rules | A trained tutor | Writes from dictation |
| Brainspring Virtual Tutoring | Contact for price | Latin and Greek roots | A trained tutor | Writes from dictation |
| Reading Horizons At-Home | $199 for the first year, then $50/yr; $25 per extra student; $10 30-day trial | Multisyllable words | No automated listening | Writes from dictation |
| Lexercise Professional Therapy | $495/mo (rates vary by therapist), billed every 4 weeks | Latin and Greek roots | A trained tutor | Writes from dictation |
| Kids Up Reading Tutors | $135–$200/hr depending on tutor level, plus a $500 evaluation; 3+ sessions a week recommended | Latin and Greek roots | A trained tutor | Writes from dictation |
Sources
Checked October 2026 against the maker's own pages and the sources above. Spot something out of date? Tell us.