Built on Reading Science + AI

The AI reading tutor that actually works

Finley listens, adapts, and teaches your child to read - using the same methods backed by decades of reading research. Real phonics. Real comprehension. Real progress you can see.

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Science of Reading
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Trusted by beta families across the US

How It Works

Three steps to a stronger reader

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Take the Quiz

A quick, playful assessment figures out exactly where your child is in their reading journey. No pressure, no grades - just a clear starting point.

2

Finley Adapts

Our AI builds a personalized reading path for your child. Lessons adjust in real time - harder when they're cruising, gentler when they need support.

3

Watch Them Grow

Track real progress on your parent dashboard. See reading levels climb, watch fluency improve, and celebrate milestones together.

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Adaptive AI

Meets your child exactly where they are

No two kids read the same way. Finley's AI watches how your child interacts with every story, every word, every lesson - and adjusts difficulty in real time. Struggling with blends? More practice, different approach. Breezing through sight words? Time for a challenge.

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Science of Reading

Backed by 40 years of research

Finley isn't another learn-to-read gimmick. Every lesson is grounded in the Science of Reading - the gold standard framework used by educators and researchers worldwide. Systematic phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The five pillars, done right.

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The Five Pillars
Phonemic Awareness
Phonics
Fluency
Vocabulary
Comprehension
Adaptive Story Time
Real-Time Stories

Stories that grow with your child

Finley generates stories calibrated to your child's reading level - in real time. Not pre-written worksheets from a database. Every story is fresh, engaging, and designed to practice exactly the skills your child needs next. They'll actually want to read.

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Parent Dashboard

You'll see the progress. Not just hear about it.

Your dashboard shows what your child practiced, where they improved, and what's coming next. Weekly reports, reading time summaries, and milestone celebrations - all in one clear view. No education jargon. Just answers.

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Parent Dashboard
70% of US kids can't read proficiently by 4th grade NAEP, 2024
30 days Free trial, full access, $0 for 30 days
4–12 Ages served - from pre-readers to confident chapter-book kids
5 pillars Science-backed adaptive AI covering every reading dimension
Pricing

Simple plans. No surprises.

Every plan starts with a 30-day free trial. $0 for 30 days.

Monthly

$14.99 /month

Flexible month-to-month plan for one child.

  • Full adaptive reading curriculum
  • Unlimited AI-generated stories
  • Parent dashboard & weekly reports
  • 1 child profile
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30-day free trial included

Family

$12.99 /month

For families with multiple readers, up to 4 children.

  • Everything in Annual
  • Up to 4 child profiles
  • Individual dashboards per child
  • Family progress overview
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30-day free trial included

Testimonials

What parents are saying

"My 6-year-old went from sounding out every word to reading full sentences in about three weeks. I honestly didn't think an app could do this. Finley proved me wrong."
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Sarah M. Parent of a 6-year-old
"As a teacher, I'm picky about reading apps. Most of them are glorified flashcard games. Finley actually follows the Science of Reading. My son uses it at home and I can see it complementing what we do in class."
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David T. Elementary teacher & parent
"Both my kids (ages 5 and 9) use Finley. The fact that it adapts to each of them individually is huge. My youngest is working on letter sounds while my oldest is reading full chapter-level passages. Same app. Wild."
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Jessica R. Parent of two
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Frequently asked questions

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Try Finley free for 30 days. Full access to every feature, every story, every lesson. $0 for your first 30 days.

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