Phonics Hero: Learn to Read
Reception-Y2 Phonics Games
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad
FUN-FILLED PHONICS GAMES FOR RECEPTION, YEAR 1 & 2 CHILDREN
Keep kids engaged while they learn to read and spell with our systematic phonics games.
SYSTEMATIC SYNTHETIC PHONICS
Synthetic phonics is at the heart of Phonics Hero and fully aligns with UK phonics programmes taught in Reception, Year 1 and 2 classrooms.
SUPERHERO MISSION
Children join Zak the Superhero to rescue friends from Dr Lazybones through exciting phonics games that make learning to read and spell fun!
HOW CHILDREN LEARN WITH PHONICS HERO:
PHONICS GAMES KIDS LOVE
Our lively phonics games teach Reception and Year 1 skills through adventure – feed tigers, catch monsters, make mud pies and more!
STEP-BY-STEP READING PATH
Covers all the key phonics skills: recognising letter sounds, blending for reading, segmenting for spelling, tackling tricky words and reading full sentences.
EVIDENCE-BASED LEARNING
Drawn from UK research and classroom practice, Phonics Hero teaches every sound in the right order for confident reading and spelling.
WHAT YOU GET WITH PHONICS HERO:
• Personalised Placement Test – finds your child’s starting point.
• 850+ unique phonics games – fun and effective.
• Three years of phonics content – from Reception to Year 2.
• All in a British English accent.
• Progress reports for parents and teachers.
WHO LOVES PHONICS HERO:
• UK Teachers: Used in thousands of schools.
• Parents: 97.5% report better reading; 88% see improved spelling.
• Governments: Praised by England’s Department for Education for quality and fun design.
START YOUR FREE TRIAL:
Unlock your child’s reading potential with a free 7-day trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled 24 hours before the end of the period in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions.
Need help? info@phonicshero.co.uk
Terms: https://phonicshero.com/terms-of-use/
Privacy: https://phonicshero.com/privacy-policy/
Start your free 7-day trial today and see your child become a reading and spelling superhero!
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We’ve added a prompt picture card to our spelling games. If children don’t catch the spoken word, they’ll now have a clear visual clue to help them spell it correctly.
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Information
- Provider
- Phonics Hero Limited
- Size
- 83.8 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 12.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- This app has an age rating of 4+ with content restrictions. Some content may be rated higher, but access is managed by the developer through in-app controls.
- In-App Controls
Age Assurance
Parental Controls
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Phonics Hero QAR 19.99
- Copyright
- © Phonics Hero 2025