# Duck Duck Moose Reading — Phonics & ABC Games for Kids

> Interactive phonics and letter games for children aged 3-7. (iPhone/iPad app by Duck Duck Moose LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duck-duck-moose-reading/id573696065 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Duck Duck Moose LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/303076298)
- Category: Education, Games, Family
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-12-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duck-duck-moose-reading/id573696065/reviews.md

## What is Duck Duck Moose Reading?

*** Parents’ Choice Gold Award winner - Parents’ Choice Foundation 
*** Children’s Technology Review Editor’s Choice Award for Excellence in Design 

Join Milo the Meerkat and his sidekick Puffs at the zoo on a phonics learning adventure!   Duck Duck Moose Reading has 9 different word and letter activities that help kids learn by feeding and playing with flamingos, monkeys, lions, and more. Collect animals and make your own zoo scene as you learn more letter sounds. AGES 3-7.

CATEGORY: Curriculum

9 WORD AND LETTER ACTIVITIES
- Teaches phonics - the letter sounds for all consonants, short vowels, and long vowels 
- Practice spelling consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words

PARENT REPORTING
- Includes a new reporting tool so teachers and parents can see how a child is progressing and which letter sounds they have learned
 
DEVELOPED WITH EDUCATORS
- Based on the Common Core State Standards - Foundational Skills of Reading 
- Developed in conjunction with a Stanford University educator, Jennifer DiBrienza, PhD in Early Elementary Education, and a former NYC public school teacher (K-Grade 2)   
- Tested extensively in classrooms  

BASED ON COMMON CORE STANDARDS
- Letter-sound and word activities
- Recognizing and naming lowercase letters
- Demonstrating knowledge of letter-sound correspondences
- Isolating and pronouncing sounds in CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words
- Covered CCSS include: RF.K.1d, RF.K.2d, RF.K.2e, RF.K.3a, RF.K.3b

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Brought to you by Duck Duck Moose, the creator of Wheels on the Bus and Itsy Bitsy Spider and winner of 15 Parents’ Choice Awards.

Check out more fun, educational apps from Duck Duck Moose:

Favorite Nursery Rhymes:
- Wheels on the Bus
- Old MacDonald
- Itsy Bitsy Spider
- Baa Baa Black Sheep
- Peek-a-Zoo (Animal Book for Toddlers)

Curriculum Based Learning:
- Fish School (Letters, Numbers, Colors, Matching)
- Park Math (Addition, Subtraction, Patterns)
- Word Wagon (Letters, Phonics, Spelling)
- Musical Me! (Music, Notes, Pitch, Rhythm)
- Puzzle Pop (Animated Puzzles for all ages)
- [NEW!] Duck Duck Moose Reading (Phonics)

Creative Play:
- Draw and Tell (Draw, Color, Record Voice)
- Trucks (Carwash, Tow Truck, Recycling)
- [NEW!] More Trucks (Fire Truck, Monster Trucks)
- Princess Fairy Tale Maker
- Superhero Comic Book Maker

ABOUT DUCK DUCK MOOSE 
(A wholly-owned subsidiary of Khan Academy)
Duck Duck Moose, an award-winning creator of educational mobile apps for families, is a passionate team of engineers, artists, designers, and educators. Founded in 2008, the company has created 21 top-selling titles and has received 21 Parents’ Choice Awards, 18 Children’s Technology Review Awards, 12 Tech with Kids’ Best Pick App Awards, and a KAPi award for “Best Children’s App” at the International Consumer Electronics Show. 

Khan Academy is a nonprofit with a mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. Duck Duck Moose is now part of the Khan Academy family. Like all Khan Academy offerings, all Duck Duck Moose apps are now free, without ads or subscriptions. We rely on our community of volunteers and donors. Get involved today at www.duckduckmoose.com/about.

Check out the Khan Academy app to learn and practice all kinds of topics for elementary school through college and beyond.

We’d love to hear from you! Visit us at www.duckduckmoose.com or drop us a line at support@duckduckmoose.com.

## Key features

- 9 word and letter activities
- Teaches phonics and letter sounds
- Spelling practice for CVC words
- Parent reporting tool
- Aligned with Common Core Standards
- Zoo scene creation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 25)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duck-duck-moose-reading/id573696065/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I just wanna rate it

*2025-07-19, version 2.2.3*

Hahahjwkaknnbbchueowoowujhdbnnbb&&:&:&/

### 1/5 — Ok app with lots of issues

*2023-01-29*

Crashes a lot and is repetitive

### 5/5 — Learning How To Read

*2021-10-16*

Reading is the best part when I was in the second grade!

### 5/5 — When will be available in China App Store?

*2020-01-16*

Hi, for Khan Academy Kids app, when will it be available in China App Store of IOS devices?

### 5/5 — What an useful App

*2019-06-10*

It’s a good app helping kids learn Phonics.

### 5/5 — Love the game

*2019-02-20*

I am opening the app now and I am sending a message to the website or the app now and I will play the game whenever the app is done loading and I am going to like it now 🤩🎉🎊🤪❤️👍😘😃

### 5/5 — Love it

*2016-12-14*

My three-year-old son absolutely loves this app, and all of the duck duck moose apps. It has been especially helpful as we have worked on letters and the sounds they make.

### 2/5 — Needs a Update

*2014-10-04*

This app freezes waaaaay too much even on the iPhone 6.

### 4/5 — Great app

*2014-09-20*

My 3 year old has loved this app and its prepared her for school.  Unfortunately it keeps crashing with ios8.

### 5/5 — FANTASTIC APP!

*2014-01-28*

Duck Duck Moose Inc. has the most engaging, common core aligned apps for Kindergarten on the market. My only complaint is the ability to add at least 5 users per ipad (unlimited would be great).

## Frequently asked questions about Duck Duck Moose Reading

### What age range is Duck Duck Moose Reading for?

Duck Duck Moose Reading is designed for children aged 3-7 years old. The app focuses on foundational reading skills appropriate for preschoolers and early elementary students.

### How does Duck Duck Moose Reading teach phonics?

The app features 9 different word and letter activities that teach phonics by focusing on letter sounds for consonants, short vowels, and long vowels. It also includes practice for spelling consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words.

### Is Duck Duck Moose Reading based on educational standards?

Yes, Duck Duck Moose Reading is developed in conjunction with educators and is based on the Common Core State Standards for Foundational Skills of Reading. It has been tested extensively in classrooms.

### Can parents track their child's progress with Duck Duck Moose Reading?

Yes, the app includes a reporting tool that allows parents and teachers to monitor a child's progress and identify which letter sounds they have learned. This helps in understanding their learning journey.

### What devices does Duck Duck Moose Reading support?

Duck Duck Moose Reading is available on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to be accessible on these popular mobile platforms.

### How often is Duck Duck Moose Reading updated?

The latest version of Duck Duck Moose Reading is 2.2.3, and it was last updated on November 29, 2023. This indicates regular updates to improve the app and add content.

### What makes Duck Duck Moose Reading stand out from other reading apps?

Duck Duck Moose Reading has received the Parents’ Choice Gold Award and the Children’s Technology Review Editor’s Choice Award for Excellence in Design. Its engaging zoo theme and interactive activities make learning phonics fun.

### Is Duck Duck Moose Reading free to use?

Yes, Duck Duck Moose Reading is completely free to download and use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a pure learning experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.3 — 2023-11-29

Thanks for learning with us! We have some big news!

We’ve launched a new learning app for kids 2–8 called Khan Academy Kids. It’s 100% FREE with no ads or subscriptions needed. 

This new version of Duck Duck Moose Reading includes some minor changes. Please update today!

### 2.2.2 — 2020-08-26

Thanks for learning with us! We have some big news!

We’ve launched a new learning app for kids 2–7 called Khan Academy Kids. It’s 100% FREE with no ads or subscriptions needed. 

This new version of Duck Duck Moose Reading includes some minor changes. Please update today!

### 2.2.1 — 2019-09-30

Thanks for learning with us! We have some big news!

We’ve launched a new learning app for kids 2–6 called Khan Academy Kids. It’s 100% FREE with no ads or subscriptions needed. 

This new version of Duck Duck Moose Reading includes some small changes for iOS 13. Please update today!

### 2.2 — 2019-09-12

Thanks for learning with us! We have some big news!

We've launched a new learning app for kids 2–6 called Khan Academy Kids. It's 100% FREE with no ads or subscriptions needed. 

This new version of Duck Duck Moose Reading includes some small changes to how we describe the app. Please update today!

### 2.1 — 2016-08-25

EXCITING NEWS! 
Duck Duck Moose has joined Khan Academy, a nonprofit with a mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. We’d like to thank you for supporting us. Without you, we wouldn't have attained this exciting next stage of growth. Now that we’re part of Khan Academy, all Duck Duck Moose apps are available for free to anyone, anywhere. Download any apps you might be missing, share our news and learn more about getting involved at www.duckduckmoose.com/about. 

Bug fixes and graphic updates.

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