# AlphaBook: ABC Letter Sounds

> AlphaBook: ABC Letter Sounds (iPhone/iPad app by John Connolly.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alphabook-abc-letter-sounds/id6752312737 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Connolly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838825928)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free (on sale, was $2.99)
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 87 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-09-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alphabook-abc-letter-sounds/id6752312737/reviews.md

## What is AlphaBook?

AlphaBook guides you through teaching the letter sounds to your child. It focuses on these fundamental sounds that build every spoken word, rather than the names of the letters, as a first step towards learning to read.

I built this for my daughter based on the principle that mindful, shared screen time can be a powerful learning tool when used strategically. Think of it as a digital book to read together and a way to make practicing the letter sounds interesting without being over-stimulating.

I hope you and your little one enjoy it as much as we do!


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.4 — 2025-10-29

- Added "Words" tab with simple words that use the primary letter sounds. You can demonstrate blending, and your child can read their first words!
- Updated about page

### 1.0.3 — 2025-10-26

- Open letter pages in zoomed mode
- Tweak UI and interactions
- Fix sound playback when ringer is silenced

### 1.0.2 — 2025-10-07

Adds progress indicator (page number) when zoomed on a letter in shuffle mode; performance improvements for tap interactions

### 1.0.1 — 2025-09-29

Quickly cycle through uppercase, lowercase and both while zoomed in on a letter

### 1.0 — 2025-09-25

No release notes.

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## Related topics

[letter sounds](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/letter-sounds)

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