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Epic vs Sight Words Reading Games ABC

Epic 4.7★ · Free + IAP 70
Winner Epic
Sight Words Reading Games ABC 4.8★ · Free + IAP 55

Epic offers a vast library of books and educational videos for a subscription, while Sight Words Reading Games ABC focuses on interactive games for learning sight words, but is plagued by technical issues and a less comprehensive free tier.

Full reviews: Epic · Sight Words Reading Games ABC

Epic provides a comprehensive digital library with educational content for various age groups, though many users express frustration with its subscription model and technical glitches. Sight Words Reading Games ABC offers interactive games for learning sight words, but its effectiveness is hampered by frequent app crashes, loading issues, and a limited free version.

Head to head

Features & Content edge: EpicR3R5R14R20
Epic Epic is praised for its extensive library of books for both younger and older kids, including popular series like Cat Ninja, and also offers science videos and read-along books R3R5. Users appreciate the variety and educational value R20. However, some users wish for more content, like additional badges or specific book series R14.
Sight Words Reading Games ABC Sight Words Reading Games ABC offers interactive games designed to teach sight words, with users finding it effective for learning . It caters to various levels, from Pre-K to 3rd grade R104R120. Some users, however, find the games too boring or lacking in variety in the free version R73. There are also concerns about the pedagogical approach, with one user stating it teaches memorization rather than sounding out words .
Ease of Use & Accessibility edge: EpicR2R3R5R7
Epic Epic is generally considered easy to use for reading R2R5. However, many users report significant issues with account login, signing up, and accessing content, often getting stuck in loops or being told they don't have an account despite subscribing R3R7R12R15. The distinction between free school access and paid home access is a major point of confusion and frustration .
Sight Words Reading Games ABC Sight Words Reading Games ABC is generally easy for kids to engage with . However, a significant number of users report severe technical issues, including the app not loading, getting stuck on loading screens, crashing, or soft-locking R66R76. Some also struggle with the payment process to unlock full content R86R104.
Reliability & Performance tieR3R7R12R15
Epic Epic users report frequent issues with the app, including login problems, content not loading fully, and books being cut off R3R7R12R15. There are also complaints about double charges and difficulty resolving billing issues R25.
Sight Words Reading Games ABC Sight Words Reading Games ABC suffers from widespread reliability problems, with many users experiencing the app not loading, getting stuck on loading screens, crashing, or soft-locking R66R76. These issues are reported across various devices, including iPhones and iPads .
Price & Value tieR1R7R10R13
Epic Epic is widely criticized for its subscription model, with many users feeling misled as they expect it to be free R1R7R10R13. The cost is perceived as high, with some mentioning $84.99 . Users are particularly frustrated that content available for free at school requires a paid subscription at home . There are also complaints about price increases over time .
Sight Words Reading Games ABC Sight Words Reading Games ABC is criticized for being expensive, with users stating that most levels require payment after only a few free games R61R73. Some users are disappointed by the lack of a free trial before being charged R64. There are also issues with payment glitches preventing users from upgrading to the full version R86R104.
Support tieR25R76R86R104
Epic Epic's support is mentioned negatively in one review, where a user reported being double-charged and Epic support directed them back to Apple instead of resolving the issue on their end R25.
Sight Words Reading Games ABC Sight Words Reading Games ABC users report difficulty accessing app support from the App Store R76. There are also complaints about payment glitches that prevent upgrades, with no clear solution mentioned from support R86R104.
Pick Epic if

You are looking for a comprehensive digital library with a wide variety of books and educational videos for children, and you are willing to pay for a subscription despite some reported billing and login issues R2R5.

Pick Sight Words Reading Games ABC if

You specifically need an app focused on interactive games for learning sight words, and you are prepared to deal with potential technical issues like app crashes or loading problems .

Evidence note: The evidence for support is thin for both apps, with only a few reviews mentioning support experiences. The free vs. paid asymmetry is significant, as many negative reviews for Epic stem from users expecting a fully free app, while Sight Words Reading Games ABC also faces criticism for its limited free tier and paid content.

Frequently asked

Is Epic truly free?
No, Epic is not truly free; while it offers previews of books and is often free for use in schools, a subscription is required to access the full content at home R1R7R10R13.
What are the main issues with Sight Words Reading Games ABC?
The main issues with Sight Words Reading Games ABC include frequent app crashes, getting stuck on loading screens, and not launching on various devices R66R76, as well as a limited free version that requires payment for most content R61R73.
Does Epic have educational videos?
Yes, Epic offers educational content beyond books, including science videos such as "How the body works," "Insider," and "Collastel Questions" R59.
Is Sight Words Reading Games ABC suitable for preschoolers?
While Sight Words Reading Games ABC has a Pre-K level, some parents find it too difficult for their 4-year-olds and preschoolers, as it asks them to spell and remember words R64R75R120.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R3] Epic 3/5 · US Amazing but one thing.: I love epic and they have great books for younger and older kids but one thing when you sign in you have to get a subscription. I had signed up and agreed with terms and stuff but yet it still told me it would only show previews of the books, even though I already got the subscription I keep doing it but it still does the same thing. It might be just me either way if it is
  2. [R5] Epic 5/5 · US Epic epic: This is amazing I definitely recommend if your children like to read but not on books
  3. [R14] Epic 5/5 · US Great but needs more badges: When I first got all the badges, I only had three more left I really want more badges. I still give five star reading because your app is amazing. I love it.
  4. [R20] Epic 5/5 · US Kelani statement about epic reading: 10/10 Great for kids great for learning
  5. [R2] Epic 5/5 · US Epic Is the best: It works fine need a Google accounts and it read,s books
  6. [R7] Epic 1/5 · US Epic is NOT epic at all!: Epic is NOT epic at all! It doesn’t work when you try to get an account, try to get the “epic family” and it doesn’t let you read any books! It only lets you read five/5 pages of a book and then never lets you read anything else! I only had this app for about 30 seconds before it wouldn’t let me read anymore! 5 words: DO NOT GET THIS APP!
  7. [R12] Epic 3/5 · US It's okay but more updates 2 to: I like it, but I try to go in it and it keeps saying that I don’t have an account, but I already do and it makes my brother very mad because he was trying to read a book, but they kept telling me to buy it
  8. [R15] Epic 3/5 · US Epic fail: My daughter loves this game at school but it doesn’t seem to work at home.It sends me on an infinite loop when trying to sign up.
  9. [R1] Epic 1/5 · US Not free: Subscription based. Only get book previews free. Be careful signing up it’s sneaky about subscribing.
  10. [R10] Epic 1/5 · US BLUH: So bad im a amazing reader reader but when I got this app I deleted it because you,have to pay to use the app thats why i gave i star
  11. [R13] Epic 1/5 · US Dumb epic: Every single thing costed money
  12. [R25] Epic 2/5 · US Double charges: My kid genuinely loves Epic for the read-along books and craft videos, so I wanted this to work. But the billing has been a constant headache. For months I was charged twice for the same monthly subscription. Every time I caught it, I had to go request a refund through Apple myself. Epic support just pointed me back to Apple instead of fixing anything on their end. I finally bough
  13. [R76] Sight Words Reading Games ABC 1/5 · US iPad say GlobalSign cert not trusted: My kid was using this app fine for a while, but I updated it today and now iPhone doesn’t trust the app’s GlobalSign certificate. I have the option to bypass and continue to app but with today’s tech breaches and scam and malware I am over cautious and will be deleting the app. I tried to access app support from the App Store vs leaving a review, but the butto
  14. [R86] Sight Words Reading Games ABC 2/5 · US Fix the payment glitch pls: I really wanted to like this game but it keeps glitching when I try to purchase to unlock all of the levels and games. So my 2nd grader is stuck on Kindergarten and 3 games that she’s bored with. Disappointing.
  15. [R104] Sight Words Reading Games ABC 2/5 · US Can’t upgrade: I am trying to upgrade, but the message that I am not logged into my account keeps appearing. I am able to purchase other apps so why not this one. Additionally, this is for a 2nd grade student. I am only able to review it for pre-school.
  16. [R61] Sight Words Reading Games ABC 1/5 · US It sucks: It is so expensive, not to mention the a lot of the levels there is this thing you can fidget with causing my son not to do it. I HATE IT.
  17. [R66] Sight Words Reading Games ABC 3/5 · US Help: It soft locks me in the bingo part really help me
  18. [R73] Sight Words Reading Games ABC 2/5 · US It’s ok: This game is ok but you can only do 3 of the activities and Thats it then you have to replay the games. and you can’t pick the grade that it’s on.so for someone who doesn’t want to buy the things of games it’s not that fun.
  19. [R59] Epic 5/5 · US Science videos are my favorite: Epic has the most scientific videos I’ve ever seen! I like How the body works, Insider but I mostly love is Collastel Questions! Collastel Questions has a lot of great videos like Why do we get pimples? I hope you like it too! 😊
  20. [R64] Sight Words Reading Games ABC 1/5 · US So unrealistic for prek: Our son is a very smart 5 year old and within a few minutes of playing with this app, I quickly discovered it’s too difficult for him. I’m very disappointed that I was charged without the option of a free trial and would like my money back
  21. [R75] Sight Words Reading Games ABC 3/5 · US It’s ok: I think this will be great for my kindergartener but my daughter who is 4 and in preschool wanted to try this and the prek setting is a little difficult asking them to spell words and remember words for matching..I’ll probably find something else for her but for us not preschool friendly
  22. [R120] Sight Words Reading Games ABC 5/5 · US Love it for the reading help!: Learning sight words can really work like magic. My son is 3 and started showing a lot of interest in reading. He sees his older brother reading all the time and naturally wants to feel included. This app has been wonderful for him. I selected the prek level in the app (the app goes up to 3rd grade). He has now picked up almost all of the words in that level! Reading

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store