# Hairy Phonics 2 — Learn consonant digraphs

> Educational app for learning vowel digraphs and phonics for young children. (iPhone/iPad app by Nessy Learning Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hairy-phonics-2/id938109205 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nessy Learning Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/410276291)
- Category: Education
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 250 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-12-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hairy-phonics-2/id938109205/reviews.md

## What is Hairy Phonics 2?

More Hairies need your help!
Learn phonics: ai, ay, ee, ea, ie, oa, oi, oy, oo

This is the perfect follow-on to Hairy Phonics 1, introducing the next set of phonemes every child needs to learn. 

Hairy Phonics 2 develops phonemic awareness with the 9 most common vowel digraphs. This is where two vowels join together to make one sound. 

-	Learn 9 phonemes (sounds): ai, ay, ee, ea, ie, oa, oi, oy, oo.
-	Guides your child through a structured sequence of learning.
-	Phonic animations link an action with the sound.
-	Trace the letters with your finger.
-	Play games to blend the phonemes into a whole word and improve understanding
-	Sound out words and understand how the digraph changes the sound of the word
-	6 new Hairies dance with the Mega Hairy

This is a particularly important skill for those with dyslexia. 
Designed for 4-6 year olds. 
This app is strictly educational and has no in-app purchases.


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REVIEWS
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My daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia and this app shows her the phonics sounds along with a picture for the words she is building. It is great in the way that she wants to play the game and laughs at all the videos that goes with the sounds. In addition to her reading struggles she also has problems with writing and she is asked to follow the path to make the letters correctly as well. She doesn't seem to realize that she is learning and playing at the same time. She is already asking if there is a hairy phonics 3 as well.


My son loves it and had really helped him with his phonics.

## Key features

- Learn 9 vowel digraph phonemes
- Structured learning sequence
- Phonic animations with actions
- Letter tracing for writing practice
- Games for blending phonemes
- Sounding out words

## Chart rankings

- #188 in Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hairy-phonics-2/id938109205/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No sound

*2023-04-12*

No sound

### 5/5 — Great Nessy Supplement

*2020-04-27*

My daughter loves Hairies! This app is a great supplement to what she is learning with the full Nessy program.

### 2/5 — Hoping for more

*2015-12-01*

Was really hoping for a bit more to this game but it's the same thing over and over which caused my daughter to lose interest pretty quick. Would have liked a trial to test out the app. Also no sound on my iPad mini which doesn't help in the learning of sounds. Not worth $3... maybe .99

## Frequently asked questions about Hairy Phonics 2

### What vowel digraphs does Hairy Phonics 2 teach?

Hairy Phonics 2 teaches the 9 most common vowel digraphs: ai, ay, ee, ea, ie, oa, oi, oy, and oo. These are sounds where two vowels join together to make one sound.

### Is Hairy Phonics 2 suitable for children with dyslexia?

Yes, the app is specifically mentioned as being particularly important and beneficial for those with dyslexia. It helps them visualize phonics sounds and practice letter formation.

### What is the learning methodology of Hairy Phonics 2?

The app guides children through a structured sequence of learning, using phonic animations to link actions with sounds. It also includes letter tracing and games to blend phonemes into words.

### What is the price of Hairy Phonics 2?

Hairy Phonics 2 is available for a one-time purchase of $2.99. The app has no in-app purchases, meaning all content is unlocked upon purchase.

### What devices support Hairy Phonics 2?

Hairy Phonics 2 is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for a mobile and tablet experience.

### How often is Hairy Phonics 2 updated?

The latest version, 2.1.0.us, was released on March 10, 2020. While the app has not been updated recently, it is a stable educational tool.

### Does Hairy Phonics 2 have ads?

No, Hairy Phonics 2 does not contain advertisements. It is a strictly educational app with no in-app purchases or ads.

### What is the user sentiment for Hairy Phonics 2?

User reviews indicate that parents find the app helpful for their children's phonics learning and writing practice, with children enjoying the games and animations. However, the average rating is 3.1 stars from 9 ratings.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.1.0.us — 2020-03-10

Updates to support latest operating systems and devices.

### 2.0us — 2016-01-05

bug fixes and updates for iOS

### 1.0.3us — 2015-01-15

Added support for more devices.

### 1.0.2us — 2014-12-11

No release notes.

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