# Beginning Letter Sounds

> Educational iPad app for teaching young children beginning letter sounds and phonics. (iPhone/iPad app by Good Neighbor Press, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beginning-letter-sounds/id379871081 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Good Neighbor Press, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/379870970)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2010-07-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beginning-letter-sounds/id379871081/reviews.md

## What is Beginning Letter Sounds?

Teach young learners (ages 3-8) beginning letter sounds with this simple and clever matching system! Learning phonics is fun with your iPad!


Developed for your iPad, this easy game will teach and reinforce letter sounds and phonics skills.  Game play is based on the popular pocket charts used in classrooms around the world. Beginning Letter Sounds requires 3-5 minutes for a young learner to complete, making this iPad app ideal for students with short attention spans or those requiring highly visual or tactile learning experiences. Additionally, the activities have been uniquely designed to lock and play only in the portrait mode to simplify game play and eliminate an orientation switch if young learners jostle the iPad while playing.

Good Neighbor Press has specialized in the development, illustration, design, and production of educational material since 1991. High quality, developmentally-appropriate educational material with clean, charming instructional design is our specialty. For additional information on our activity book series, downloadable worksheet units, or student planners please visit www.hellopress.net.

Look for Uppercase and Lowercase Letter Matching and Vowel Sounds in the App Store today! 

We welcome all comments and encourage suggestions.  Please reach us at www.goodneighborpress.com/apps.html.

## Key features

- Matching system for letter sounds
- Reinforces phonics skills
- Short gameplay sessions (3-5 minutes)
- Portrait mode lock for simplified play
- Developed for iPad

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beginning-letter-sounds/id379871081/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Disappointed

*2012-08-11*

I like the pocket chart apps but was disappointed that the beginning sounds are asked in abc order.  It doesn't test beginning sound knowledge as much as letter recognition.  I had hoped to use this app to test my kindergartners on beginning sounds.

**Developer response:** This issue was resolved with an update. Game play can now be shuffled. The voice prompts reinforce each beginning letter sound. Thank you for using Pocket Charts! Beginning Letter Sounds. I hope you'll try it again.

### 2/5 — Acorn or nut?

*2012-03-03*

Some students may struggle with vocabulary.  I thought maybe if the students click on the picture it would say what it is, but it doesn't.  Only 26 pictures and then it repeats the same pictures.  I wanted to buy all the other pocket charts but I won't buy it unless it gets more pictures.  I agree that it is nice to have a simple app but it wouldn't be that hard to put a score at the end. I only see my students playing this once.

**Developer response:** This issue was resolved with an update. Voice prompts are now included. If you would like a version that includes an interface that shows the progress of each student, and also includes all 22 of the Pocket Charts apps. Please look at Pocket Charts! Pro on the App Store. Thank you!

### 2/5 — Eh ok

*2011-11-06*

Strictly a matching game that goes in abc order. Not interactive at all. Could be much better. I agree is not worth $2!

**Developer response:** Issues resolved with updates. Game play can be shuffled. It is interactive in that students choose, then manipulate the correct answers. This app emulates a classic classroom pocket chart and is manipulated in the same manner. App is not $1.99. It's usually free and sometimes  $.99.

### 1/5 — This game would be great...

*2011-10-30*

This game has the right idea but it only has about 15 or so pictures to match letter with befor it starts over . It's a ripoff in it's current form. I want my $1.99 back. Definitely not worth it.

**Developer response:** An update resolved the issue of game play. It can now be shuffled. It includes 26 image cards and 52 letter cards. App is usually free or $.99, not $1.99. This app does exactly what it is intended to do: it teaches and reinforces beginning letter sounds.

### 5/5 — Teacher

*2011-03-25*

Pocket chart apps work well in early childhood classrooms. Clear and concise graphics. Some apps make the mistake of adding too many bells and whistles

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2010-08-04*

This is a great app with beautiful graphics.  Highly recommended.

## Frequently asked questions about Beginning Letter Sounds

### What age range is Beginning Letter Sounds designed for?

Beginning Letter Sounds is designed for young learners aged 3-8. The app's content and gameplay are tailored to be developmentally appropriate for this age group.

### How long does a typical gameplay session last in Beginning Letter Sounds?

A typical gameplay session in Beginning Letter Sounds lasts between 3-5 minutes. This short duration is ideal for children with short attention spans.

### Does Beginning Letter Sounds work on Android devices?

No, Beginning Letter Sounds is developed specifically for iPads and is not available on Android devices. It requires an iPad to function.

### What is the price of Beginning Letter Sounds?

Beginning Letter Sounds is a paid app, priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features.

### How often is Beginning Letter Sounds updated?

The latest version of Beginning Letter Sounds is 5.0, last updated on April 3, 2018. While updates have not been frequent recently, the app is stable for its intended purpose.

### Does Beginning Letter Sounds have ads?

No, Beginning Letter Sounds does not contain advertisements. As a paid app, it offers an ad-free learning experience for children.

### What learning methodology does Beginning Letter Sounds use?

Beginning Letter Sounds utilizes a matching system based on popular pocket charts used in classrooms to teach letter sounds and phonics. This approach is designed to be highly visual and tactile.

### What is the user rating for Beginning Letter Sounds?

Beginning Letter Sounds has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 1 rating. This indicates a mixed reception from its current user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0 — 2018-04-03

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug fixes.

### 4.1 — 2015-06-17

• Updated screenshots

### 4.0 — 2014-10-30

•Added important additional verbal reinforcement.
•Made improvements to audio pronunciations to provide more phonetic integrity.
•Fixed minor bugs effecting screen display.

### 3.1 — 2014-02-08

Addresses visual issues occurring on some devices. Includes privacy policy.

### 3.0 — 2013-03-14

Optional randomized game play.

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