Our take
Live 1:1 Zoom tutoring that combines Orton-Gillingham with phonological training, with intensive decoding and spelling. Its published phonics sequence runs from consonant and vowel sounds all the way to Latin and Greek roots. It recommends three or more sessions a week, so the monthly cost is high, and a $500 evaluation comes first.
A good fit for
- Children with dyslexia who need intensive, frequent sessions
- Families who want a published sequence they can follow
Look elsewhere if
- Tight budgets
How far it goes
About the skill ladder- 7Latin and Greek rootsconstruct, phonographTaught
- 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
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 dictationIntensive encoding (spelling) instruction in every session.
- What do they read?
- Not publishedWe could not confirm what kind of text it uses.
- How is progress gated?
- Tutor decidesProgress chart and weekly tutor updates.
- How much of your time?
- Trained tutorDelivered by a trained tutor or clinician.
- What does the evidence show?
- No outcome studyNo independent outcome study found.
Watch-outs
- The $500 evaluation is required before tutoring starts.
How it compares
| App | Price | Goes up to | Hears reading | Spelling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Lexercise Professional Therapy | $495/mo (rates vary by therapist), billed every 4 weeks | Latin and Greek roots | A trained tutor | Writes from dictation |
| Brainspring Virtual Tutoring | Contact for price | Latin and Greek roots | A trained tutor | Writes from dictation |
| 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 |
| Hammond Bell (online Barton tutoring) | Contact for price | 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 Spot something out of date?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.