# ABC MAGIC PHONICS 3 — Letter Sound Matching

> Interactive games for children to learn letter sounds and phonics. (iPhone/iPad app by PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-magic-phonics-3/id484667482 (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: 4.40/5 from 921 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 58 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-12-29
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-magic-phonics-3/id484667482/reviews.md

## What is ABC MAGIC PHONICS 3?

This app is designed to help your child master the letter-sound connection. This app uses four different games to help your child learn and reinforce their knowledge of which sound each letter makes. Each game involves seeing letters and hearing sounds. The child decides which sounds do and which sound do not match the letter(s) being shown. The child either identifies the correct answer by tapping or drags and drops the correct answer in its place.

This app is the third app in the ABC MAGIC PHONICS series. This app builds on the skills learned in the first two apps of this series. Those apps were about teaching letter/sound associations using phonetic pictures. This app focuses only on the sound of the letter and does not use any phonetic pictures as cues. We recommend the other ABC MAGIC PHONICS apps as means to develop and reinforce your child’s phonics skills and reading abilities.

Please note, that in this app, only the SOUNDS of the letters are used and NEVER the names of the letters. A child can actually read without knowing the common names of the letters, but a child only knowing the names of the letters cannot phonetically read. The ubiquitousness of the ABC song both at home and at school will surely give children the ability to name the letters. Many children, however, are not given the much-needed explicit instruction of the SOUNDS that the letters make. This app, therefore, is dedicated to helping children learn the SOUNDS that the letters make.

Only lower case letters are used, which is the most effective way for teaching children letters since 95% of the printed word is lowercase.

These games are designed so that children can do them independently after being given the basic instructions of how to play the games. The app has built-in feedback mechanisms to help the child to work independently. These mechanisms allow the child to learn at their own pace and in their own way.

Some pictures may seem indiscernible, but don’t worry, the pictures, when touched, will ALWAYS say their name. The child NEVER has to know what the picture is ahead of time. Tapping on the image box will ALWAYS play the audio file that names the picture.

## Key features

- Letter-sound matching games
- Focus on letter sounds, not names
- Independent play with feedback
- Uses lowercase letters
- Reinforces phonics skills

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

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


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-magic-phonics-3/id484667482/reviews.md

### 5/5 — ABC magic phonics

*2023-02-18*

My brother looooooooooves it

### 4/5 — abc magic  3

*2022-07-20*

Very easy to follow along

### 5/5 — Great app

*2022-04-25*

My husband suffered a massive stroke that left him with aphasia. I was able to find this app and it has helped him a lot to practice the sounds of the letters to reinforce his reading ability. Thank you for making a free version available. There are also additional apps increasing in difficulty to keep progressing.

### 5/5 — How it teaches kids

*2021-12-27*

I love this game because it teaches kids About abc sounds and letters

### 4/5 — Great

*2020-01-28*

Great

### 1/5 — Hctugg g ugh I ghiugyttc

*2019-11-16*

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### 5/5 — 4 Games for learning letters

*2016-05-18*

This app has 4 games for helping children learn the sound that each letter makes. I love that it uses lowercase letters.

### 5/5 — top notch app

*2012-10-09*

Excellent way for children to learn letter sounds. Very fun app!

## Frequently asked questions about ABC MAGIC PHONICS 3

### What does ABC MAGIC PHONICS 3 do?

This app helps children master the connection between letters and their sounds. It uses four different games where children identify which sounds match the letters presented. The focus is on teaching the sounds letters make, which is crucial for phonetic reading.

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

The app features four interactive games designed to teach letter-sound associations. It exclusively uses letter sounds, not letter names, and utilizes lowercase letters, which are most common in print. Children can play independently with built-in feedback mechanisms.

### How much does ABC MAGIC PHONICS 3 cost?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This model allows users to try the core features and then purchase additional content or features if desired.

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

This app is ideal for young children who are beginning to learn about letters and sounds, typically preschoolers and kindergarteners. It's designed to build foundational phonics skills necessary for reading.

### Can my child use this app on their own?

Yes, the games are designed for independent play. After initial instructions, children can work through the activities at their own pace. The app includes built-in feedback to guide them as they learn.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.5 — 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.

### 4.2 — 2017-04-11

Review API additions.

### 4.1 — 2016-06-18

Crash fixed when choosing to upgrade from the settings page.

### 4.0 — 2016-04-19

New games have been added.

### 3.0 — 2016-04-14

NEW LEVels and Games were added.

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