
Phonics Hero 4+
Phonics Games Kids Love!
Phonics Hero Limited
Designed for iPad
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- Free
- Offers In-App Purchases
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Description
→ FUN-FILLED PHONICS GAMES: Keep kids engaged while they learn.
→ SCIENCE-BACKED LEARNING: Powered by the science of how kids learn to read and spell with phonics.
→ SUPERHERO MISSION: Turn reading and spelling into a superhero adventure!
For kids aged 4–7, or as a catch-up for older children — start your free 7-day trial today!
HOW KIDS LEARN WITH PHONICS HERO:
PHONICS GAMES KIDS LOVE:
Your child joins our superhero, Zak, on his mission to rescue his friends from Dr. Lazybones. Our lively, kid-friendly phonics games keep kids excited to learn. Along the way, they’ll feed tigers, dress up pooches, catch monsters, make mud pies and more!
STEP-BY-STEP LEARN TO READ APPROACH:
Our expertly designed games teach kids each of the essential phonics skills. From learning letter sounds to blending (reading) and segmenting (spelling) words, tackling tricky sight words and eventually reading full sentences.
EVIDENCE-BASED LEARNING:
Phonics Hero's games are rooted in the Science of Reading, drawing on research from the UK, Australia and the US. Our systematic, synthetic phonics games teach kids to read and spell, quickly and stress-free.
WHAT YOU GET WITH PHONICS HERO:
• Personalised Placement Test
Matches your child's phonics and reading level with our games.
• 850+ Unique Games
Strikes the perfect balance between fun kids games and effective phonics learning.
• 3 Years of Phonics Content
Our games go from learning the abc to confident reading and spelling.
• Choose an Accent
Games are in an English, Australian or American accent.
• Progress Reports
Track your child's progress through our website.
WHO LOVES PHONICS HERO:
Governments:
• "Fun, educational, and engaging design" - England’s Dept. for Education.
• “Data safety and educational quality” - NSW, Aust. Dept. of Education.
Parents:
• 97.5% report improved reading skills in their kids.
• 88% see better spelling skills.
• Consistently praised with "Games my kids love, love, love!"
• Trusted in over 40,000 homes worldwide.
Teachers:
• Our games are used in over 12,000 schools across the globe.
Unlock your child’s full reading and spelling potential with Phonics Hero. Start your free 7-day trial now!
More info:
• Enjoy full access to Phonics Hero with a free 7-day trial.
• After 7 days, your Apple ID will be charged automatically via the App Store.
• Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial or current period.
• Cancel anytime in your Settings: Apple ID → Subscriptions.
Terms of use: https://phonicshero.com/terms-of-use/
Privacy policy: https://phonicshero.com/privacy-policy/
We're always here to help: info@phonicshero.com
What’s New
Version 4.2.1
We've strengthened our password policy and added in-app review.
Ratings and Reviews
Customer Service was extremely helpful!
I had accidentally started 2 accounts after my free trial. I emailed the staff Sunday evening and had a reply and a resolution the very next morning. They also included helpful information on how to use the app if you are homeschooling. My kids loved the games and I am happy with the assessment tool they use at the beginning. Very happy to have found Phonics Hero’s!
Developer Response ,
Thank you for your wonderful review Tia. Do keep us updated with how your kids are progressing using Phonics Hero for homeschooling.
I am an adult ESL speaker
You might find this surprising, but as an adult ESL speaker, I’ve been using Phonics Hero for myself. I was born in China and have lived and worked in the U.S. for many years. As you may know, Chinese students typically begin learning English around age 8 or 9, sometimes even earlier in certain kindergartens. Yet, despite this early start, I’ve never been fully satisfied with my English communication skills—particularly my speaking and listening. I’ve often wondered: what did I miss in my English learning journey?
I experimented with various methods until I stumbled upon the concept of phonics. It was a revelation to discover how native English speakers learn pronunciation in kindergarten or early schooling. Unlike ESL learners who often connect sounds to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), native speakers link sounds directly to phonics. This realization shifted my perspective.
So, how could I develop this phonics skill? Options for the public are limited—virtually nonexistent for adults and scarce even for kids. After researching, I settled on Phonics Hero. Yes, it’s designed for children, and the games can feel a bit simplistic, but for ESL learners, the extensive practice with syllables is invaluable. Native speakers might need ten times more input and output to master these skills naturally, but as an adult ESL student, I figured completing the courses and games could bring me to a decent level of proficiency.
I used Phonics Hero for about two to three weeks, spending roughly 30 minutes a day at the game’s pace. I stopped after that, as I didn’t notice a significant change right away—a common experience, I suspect. But something interesting happened later. As I read books and technical documents for work or relaxation, I began hearing the words in my mind in a way that met my own standards for English communication. I started relearning familiar words, focusing on stress and pronunciation, without getting bogged down by spelling or meaning. I still recall the intro video on the Phonics Hero website: a mom watching her child play the app on an iPad, saying, “Oh dear, a good student doesn’t guess at sounds.” Is it really true that a 3- or 4-year-old no longer needs to guess sounds after learning phonics? Maybe not 100%, but what if it’s 90% true—and I never studied phonics systematically before? That possibility convinced me to give it a shot.
I’m someone who loves finding solutions and acting quickly once I have a clear question in mind. I’ve failed 100 times trying to reach my desired level of listening and speaking proficiency. This is just my 101st attempt—and I’m optimistic.
Developer Response ,
Thank you for sharing your unique journey—it's inspiring to see Phonics Hero supporting adult learners too!
POTENTIAL
This is so weird pls fix just is sooo bad it says when I logged in that there was a problem with the thing and we need to check our details. It’s just so weird and it has a lot a potential too. Pls fix
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Information
- Seller
- Phonics Hero Limited
- Size
- 83.7 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
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- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 12.0 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+, Made for Ages 0–5
- Copyright
- © Phonics Hero 2024
- Price
- Free
- In-App Purchases
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- Phonics Hero $6.00