# AGO Phonics Sound Pad > Interactive English phonics learning tool with extensive vocabulary and sound practice. (iPhone/iPad app by AGO Educational Games.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ago-phonics-sound-pad/id969897781 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [AGO Educational Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/944863742) - Category: Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 53 MB - Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) - Released: 2015-03-14 - Data updated: 2026-07-26 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ago-phonics-sound-pad/id969897781/reviews.md ## What is AGO Phonics Sound Pad? AGO Phonics Sound Pad is a fun tool for exploring and learning English phonics sounds and vocabulary. Touch words and images on the screen to hear clearly voiced phonic sounds with 3 high frequency words given for each phoneme. Switch between male and female voice US English voice. Overall over 700 picture vocabulary items and 150 phoneme patterns are practiced. This app is a companion to the AGO Phonics playing cards series. The phonemes are arranged over seven pages set at different levels and arranged by phoneme type. Level Zero, and Level 1 (Aqua) can be used with both male and femle voice. All other levels are available for free in one of either male or female voice, or users can pay a one time fee to upgrade and unlock both voices for each level, and some other bonus features, too. This app remains 100% ad free, including the free version! Your support helps us keep it that way. FOR EFL STUDENTS AND TEACHERS: This app makes it easy to reference and hear English sounds when playing AGO games outside the classroom. Parents with a lack of confidence in their own English pronunciation will also benefit from using this app when playing the games. The AGO Phonics sound pad goes far beyond the ABC's - over the levels, it covers many of the phonemes that exist in the English language, plus a number of word families, and obscure patterns that you are sure to come across as you learn English and learn to read. Naturally, consonant blends, digraphs, r controlled vowels, diphthongs, long vowel sounds, silent letters and more are included in the app. ## Key features - Phonics sound exploration - Over 700 vocabulary items - 150 phoneme patterns - Male and female US English voices - Companion to playing cards - Ad-free experience ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Unlock AGO Phonics Sound Pad Full | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 25) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ago-phonics-sound-pad/id969897781/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Ways To Learn Review *2025-06-18, version 3.2* You have to switch focuses which is switching minds,it’s a repetitive learning strategy. To blend you have to not think, that would be not having anything on your next focuses. I hope this finds you well parents ### 1/5 — レベルがカードと混在してます *2020-12-06, version 2.1* 以前はカードとアプリが合致してましたが、カードのレベルとアプリのレベルの絵柄が混在してます。 例えば、アプリでレベル2のayの内容が、カードだとレベル3にはいっています。 使えなくなって、お金払ったのに残念です。 ### 1/5 — Cannot use after payment *2020-10-31, version 2.1* Can’t unlock after buy and restore purchase. So upsad me and kids! ### 1/5 — Unable to restore purchase *2020-09-15, version 2.1* Bought in 2019 but can’t restore purchase now ### 1/5 — Unable to restore purchase *2020-07-26, version 2.1* Bought this apps in 2019. But can’t use them 2020 and unable to restore purchase. ### 3/5 — お金はらってましたが *2020-07-18, version 2.1* 急に課金前の状態になり、使えなくなりました。 ビックリです。 信用できないアプリです。 ### 4/5 — Promising app *2020-06-26, version 2.1* The app gets better and better but how about fixing existing problems from years ago ..... F , R , Y sounds are still incorrect and have not been fixed and now with the blends and diagraphs there is sure to be more. If you added sight words this could the the one and only app one would need. Please correct the sounds. ### 1/5 — 購買 *2020-06-16, version 2.1* 大約幾個月前已經購買$8，但為什麼現在見到沒有？請問是否有期限 ### 3/5 — アップデートされてから、、、 *2020-04-25, version 2.1* 購入していたのに、level2以降がまた表示されなくなってしまいました！restoreを押してもエラーになります。 ### 5/5 — Good for emergent readers *2019-12-22, version 2.0* I am an early childhood teacher, and have had a lot of fun and success using this app with 4 and 5 year olds (native English speakers). It is a playful, intuitive and simple way for kids to explore various phoneme sounds. I recommend the AGO phonics playing cards that this app is based around as well. ## Frequently asked questions about AGO Phonics Sound Pad ### What is AGO Phonics Sound Pad? AGO Phonics Sound Pad is an educational tool designed to help users learn and practice English phonics sounds and vocabulary. It features interactive words and images that produce clear audio pronunciations. ### What kind of content does AGO Phonics Sound Pad offer? The app includes over 700 picture vocabulary items and 150 phoneme patterns, covering a wide range of English sounds, word families, and complex patterns like consonant blends and diphthongs. ### Can I choose the voice in AGO Phonics Sound Pad? Yes, you can switch between male and female US English voices. Levels Zero and 1 are free with both voice options, while other levels can be unlocked with a one-time fee for both voices. ### Is AGO Phonics Sound Pad suitable for young learners? Yes, the app is rated for ages 4+ and is designed to be a fun and engaging tool for learning English phonics. It can be used by children, EFL students, and even parents to assist with pronunciation. ### Does AGO Phonics Sound Pad have ads? No, AGO Phonics Sound Pad is 100% ad-free, even in its free version. The developers aim to maintain an ad-free experience with user support. ### What is the pricing for AGO Phonics Sound Pad? The app is free to download and use, with an option to pay a one-time fee to unlock additional features and voices across all levels. This purchase enhances the learning experience. ### How often is AGO Phonics Sound Pad updated? The app was last updated on January 15, 2023, to version 3.2. This indicates regular maintenance and potential for future improvements and content additions. ### What devices does AGO Phonics Sound Pad support? AGO Phonics Sound Pad is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.2 — 2023-01-15 This is a minor update, with a few subtle changes and fixes based on customer feedback. ### 3.1 — 2023-01-08 We added female voice for level 5 (black) to the app. Content from black level was added to the multi-level board containing all the phonemes. A few bugs got splatted. Now all vocab is available in the free version in at least one voice (a one time IAP allows access to both male and female voices for each level, and also enables the multi-level board). ### 3.0 — 2022-11-26 This version includes two new soundboards (Phonics Zero and Phonics Black) and over 250 associated words and sounds. ### 2.2 — 2021-04-29 Fixes bug in In App Purchase code to improve reliability after restore or reinstall on new device. ### 2.1 — 2020-04-23 This version adds access to vocabulary and images used in AGO Link card game. A few bugs were also squished and sounds redone based on customer feedback. ## Apps similar to AGO Phonics Sound Pad | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Sunshine Phonics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunshine-phonics/id6444631974) | — | Free | Education | | [Syllable Word Search](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syllable-word-search/id791383557) | 2.3 (6) | Free | Education | | [Phonics Cards](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonics-cards/id1521333787) | 4.6 (50) | Free | Education | | [Phonics Readers for kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonics-readers-for-kids/id1580191576) | 4.5 (118) | Free | Education | | [Oxford Phonics World: Personal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxford-phonics-world-personal/id1183316903) | 4.2 (29) | Free | Education | | [Phonics & ABC: Learn to Read](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonics-and-abc-learn-to-read/id6447990962) | 4.6 (85) | Free | Education | ## More apps by AGO Educational Games - [AGO Phonics Sound Pad Premium](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ago-phonics-sound-pad-premium/id944863743) - [AGO Q&A Home Edition](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ago-q-and-a-home-edition/id1024867720) - [AGO Phonics Home Edition](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ago-phonics-home-edition/id1050428249) - [AGO Q&A Sound Pad Premium](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ago-q-and-a-sound-pad-premium/id1106586852) - [AGO Q&A Sound Pad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ago-q-and-a-sound-pad/id1116340032) All apps by AGO Educational Games: https://appshunter.io/developer/944863742 ## Related topics [phonics sounds](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/phonics-sounds) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-26.*