# ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 — Alphabetic Principle Games

> Science-backed phonics app for learning lowercase letter sounds for early reading. (iPhone/iPad app by PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-magic-phonics-2/id411576364 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727)
- Category: Education, Games, Family
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 707 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 109 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-12-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-magic-phonics-2/id411576364/reviews.md

## What is ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2?

ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 - Learn Letter Sounds the Right Way! Science-Backed Phonics for Early Reading Success!

Unlock your child's reading journey with ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2! Built on the foundational Science of Reading, this engaging app focuses on the crucial alphabetic principle, teaching your child the essential sounds of lowercase letters – the key to unlocking reading success.

Give your child the fundamental tools they need to become a confident reader. Just as numbers form the basis of math, understanding letter sounds is the cornerstone of reading. By mastering these sounds, your child gains the power to decode words and build a strong reading foundation.

ABC Magic Phonics 2 directly addresses the alphabetic principle – the understanding that letters represent sounds and that these sounds can be blended together to form words. Grounded in the Science of Reading, our app prioritizes teaching letter sounds, the most effective way to initiate reading skills.

     *Master Letter Sounds: Learn the primary sounds of all lowercase letters – the building blocks of 95% of printed text.

     *Scientifically Sound: Based on the Science of Reading, focusing on the proven method of teaching letter sounds first.
   
     *Engaging Visuals: Each letter is paired with four phonetic photo images that clearly represent its sound.

     *Multi-Sensory Learning: Combines visual (colored letters, photos), auditory (letter sounds, photo names), and kinesthetic (touching to hear) learning.

     *Repetition & Rhythm: The app's design incorporates repetition and rhythm to aid memorization of letter sounds.

     *Lowercase Focus: Smartly prioritizes lowercase letters, which make up the vast majority of written words.

     *Distraction-Free Learning: All unnecessary elements are removed, allowing your child to concentrate on letter-sound associations.

     *Builds on Prior Learning: A natural progression for children who may have used previous apps in the series.

     *Prepares for Future Reading: Lays a solid foundation for more advanced phonics skills and reading fluency.

Give your child a smart start! Unlike traditional methods, ABC Magic Phonics 2 focuses on lowercase letters first. Why? Because 95% of the words in books and periodicals are in lowercase. By prioritizing these essential letters, you're maximizing your child's learning efficiency.

Children actively engage by touching letters to hear their sounds and touching photos to hear their names. This auditory reinforcement, combined with clear visual associations, makes learning fun and effective. Young learners will enjoy repeating the sounds they hear, solidifying their understanding.

Created by a team of experienced educators using accelerated learning techniques and Montessori principles, ABC Magic Phonics 2 has been rigorously tested and loved by preschool children.

Help us make learning even better! Please share your feedback and suggestions as we continue to improve ABC Magic Phonics 2.
Give your child the magic of phonics! Download ABC Magic Phonics 2 today and set them on the path to reading success!

## Key features

- Master lowercase letter sounds
- Science of Reading based
- Engaging phonetic visuals
- Multi-sensory learning
- Repetition and rhythm
- Distraction-free environment

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎓 Effective phonetic sound learning method
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Helpful visual imagery with realistic pictures
- 🔤 Uses lowercase letters for better reading preparation
- 👧 Engaging for young children with cute voice narration
- 📚 Multiple learning game types (matching pictures to letters)
- 🧠 Supports proper brain development through visual learning
- ⏱️ Allows children to learn at their own pace

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes when selecting letters
- ❓ Unclear functionality for some users
- 🤔 Pedagogical debate over lowercase vs uppercase letter priority

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately when tapping on letters
- App crashes upon opening and selecting content

**Most requested features**

- Display both uppercase and lowercase letters
- Correct the color of the letter 'h' to red
- Ensure letter pronunciation audio is clear and functional

## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-magic-phonics-2/id411576364/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Lsslss has been the best game in my life

*2020-05-16, version 2.8*

I’m going to be old enough to have a Twitter night for

### 5/5 — Helpful

*2017-12-04*

This app has been very helpful teaching my son the correct sound hearing the sound of the letters over and over again and seeing the pictures that go along with it have been a big help.

### 5/5 — Learning Games for Letter Learning

*2016-05-18*

This app helps children learn the sounds of the letters and how to use them using pictures, letters and sounds. This app has an alphabet photo library where children can learn which sound each letter makes. There are pictures with every letter to help children learn this. This app has two types of matching games. Children can match pictures to letters or letters to pictures.  Thanks for upgrading this app, which is helping the children in my class master their letters in preparation for reading.

### 5/5 — excellent app

*2013-10-10*

This is an excellent app for children learning alphabet sounds.  
Very simple to use.

### 5/5 — The "h" should be in red

*2012-11-28*

Please correct the color of "h.". Thanks!

Finally an app that uses lower case and the phonetic sounds!

### 5/5 — excellent app

*2012-09-21*

This app uses all the proper learning methods. Research shows using lower-case letters instead of upper case are preferred. I read this is true partly because the written word is primarily in lower case letters and children need to learn to recognize and understand lower case letters first. The app also uses realistic imagery. This is important for children to have an actual visual of the object for proper brain development. For example, I've read that some children who've seen the popular Sesame Street Big Bird as a very young child think it's a real bird. "o" for ostrich is correct. This is a very good app and I highly recommend it.

### 1/5 — Strongly Disagree

*2012-05-23*

As an early childhood educator, I strongly disagree with teaching lowercase letters first.  Uppercase letters are easier for a child to learn to write for many reasons.  All but U and J are made from 4 strokes: big line, little line, big curve, and little curve.  They all start at the top, as opposed to lowercase letters that have multiple starting positions that are difficult for a young child to remember.  At the very least this app could show both upper and lowercase letters so children can learn to recognize both.

**Developer response:** Our team of early childhood educators considered what you mentioned in the creation of our apps. In the end, we went with research-based early childhood educational methods. This app is not about teaching writing skills, nor about teaching children how to write letters. This app focuses on the functions of the letters. 95% of the letters in common written texts are lowercase letters, even in children's books. It, therefore, makes sense to teach lowercase letters to children first. Some of our later apps include capital letters.

### 5/5 — Great apps

*2011-04-28*

My son just got accepted to preschool and he is 2 and 1/2 years old. He loves this application. He is just learning how to talk and this is a great tool for him to learn in his own time how to pronounce the words. As a result, he is developing great diction.

### 1/5 — Might be good if it wouldn't crash

*2011-04-06*

When I open the app and tap on a letter it crashes immediately.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your concern. This app has been upgraded to eliminate all such problems.

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2011-04-01*

This app crashes as soon as I hit a letter. Unusable.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your concern. This app has been upgraded to eliminate all such problems.

## Frequently asked questions about ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2

### What does ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 do?

ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 is an educational app designed to teach young children the essential sounds of lowercase letters. It is built on the Science of Reading and focuses on the alphabetic principle, which is crucial for developing early reading skills and the ability to decode words.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include mastering the primary sounds of all lowercase letters, a scientifically sound approach based on the Science of Reading, engaging visuals with four phonetic photo images per letter, multi-sensory learning combining visual, auditory, and kinesthetic elements, and a distraction-free environment for focused learning.

### How much does ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 cost?

The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. This means that while the core functionality is available for free, certain additional content or features may require a purchase.

### What age group is this app suitable for?

This app is specifically designed for preschool children and early learners who are just beginning their reading journey. It lays a solid foundation for future reading skills and is created by experienced educators using accelerated learning techniques and Montessori principles.

### Why does the app focus on lowercase letters?

The app prioritizes lowercase letters because they make up approximately 95% of the words found in books and periodicals. By focusing on these essential letters first, the app maximizes learning efficiency and provides a strong foundation for decoding words and building reading fluency.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.5 — 2025-06-11

ABC Magic 2 just got even more magical! We've given the interface a fresh look and feel for a super smooth learning experience. And the best part? We've added a brand-new game, "Which Set?", that we think your little reader will absolutely love!

If you're enjoying ABC Magic 2, please consider leaving a review. It means the world to us and helps other families discover the app!"

### 3.0 — 2020-06-24

Launch screen update. Fixing sidebar issues for greater compatibility with iPhone 10 iPhone 11.

If you like this app, please leave a review.
Reviews REALLY help.
Reviews are much APPRECIATED.

### 2.8 — 2017-05-26

Review API and ad adjustments

### 2.7 — 2017-04-11

Review API addition

### 2.6 — 2017-02-17

Crash fix in Picture to Letter game

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