# Kids Learning to Read - Little Reader CVC Words

> Customizable interactive game for young children to learn to read CVC words. (iPhone/iPad app by Innovative Investments Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-learning-to-read-little-reader-cvc-words/id430616830 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Innovative Investments Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/414603477)
- Category: Education, Games, Family
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 21 App Store ratings · 44 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-04-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-learning-to-read-little-reader-cvc-words/id430616830/reviews.md

## What is Kids Learning to Read?

The only FULLY customizable app of its kind!

A fun new way to learn how to read

Approved by parents, teachers, and kids the world over.

Little Reader is an exciting interactive game that helps your child rapidly learn how to recognize and read words all with just the touch of their finger. The interface is so easy to use that even a 9 month old baby will delight in moving their first words around the page.  Ideal for ages 0 to 6.

If your little one loves learning new words, then the Little Reader will become one of their most treasured apps and soon they will even be able to read them on their own!

FEATURES:

- Turn "Tile Magnets" ON or OFF from the settings page.  The tile magnet automatically snaps pictures in place.  This is great for little fingers.  However, if you want to take your reading skills to the next level, you can now turn this off which is great for older kids learning to read.
- Add your own voice - now your toddler can listen to the entire story in mommy's or daddy's voice
- Audio hints - turn audio hints where the word is read out loud on touch ON or OFF
- Added ability to switch between capitalized and lowercase letters 
- Uses real, crisp professional images that are carefully handpicked vs. cartoonish illustrations
- Fun & engaging voice artist keeps kids engaged
- Multi-sensory learning tool - combining seeing, hearing, and tactile feedback
- Multi-language support - since you can edit all existing items and sounds so you can record everything in your native tongue
- Over 150 three letter words included
- Three letter words are grouped into CVC words such as bat, cat, hat, etc.

CUSTOMIZATION

- Record your own voice - you can record everything in your own voice
- Min. number of items - You decide the min. number of words to show per page 
- Max. number of items - You decide the max. number of words to show per page 
- Create new word lists - want to help your little one with a specific set of words?  No problem, just create a new list of words.
- Customize items - every item is fully customizable (text, audio, and image). You can also add your own words and images
- Customize game sounds - can even customize the game and success sounds so that your little one hears your words of appreciation

HEROIC SUPPORT

Heroic Support is not just what we do.  It's really what makes us, well, us.  It's that drive to make a difference in your life - no matter how big or small.  Really, it's our way of life because we want you to be our customer for a lifetime of fun and learning.

Have questions?  We are here to help.  Email us at support@grasshopperapps.com

## Key features

- Fully customizable word lists and audio
- Record your own voice for narration
- Adjustable "tile magnet" feature
- Real, crisp professional images
- Multi-sensory learning tool
- Over 150 three-letter CVC words included

## Recent user reviews (10 of 44)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-learning-to-read-little-reader-cvc-words/id430616830/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Nice app

*2020-07-06, version 4.0*

Please make icons bigger and add option to choose words. Some words like SAP, NAG are very difficult for my child to read and understand. Nice app altogether!  Very much affordable... awesome price for sure. Thank you guys for the app

### 1/5 — Rock Ages type learning game

*2019-03-17, version 4.0*

This app is so out of date and monotonous!

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2015-08-26, version 3.0*

Only loads half screen. I want my money back

### 1/5 — Half a screen

*2015-08-07, version 3.0*

App only loads half of the screen. The right half does not appear, which is where the settings button is located. Means, app is not functional. Why put a nonfunctioning app on the he App Store?

### 1/5 — For below 3

*2014-05-24, version 2.0*

This app is fairly useless for kids above the age of 3. It doesn't teach anything phonetically which is essential to learning at that age. My 3 year old was easily able to finish but when I wrote the same words on a board, she couldn't say it. The use of pictures puts the emphasis more on identifying than actual reading. The bobs scholastic books were much more useful and so was Kumon.

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2013-10-21, version 2.0*

This app doesn't work, it just crashes and is so frustrating to my child.

### 4/5 — Audio doesn't work anymore

*2013-08-29, version 2.0*

This app used to be awesome but the audio doesn't work anymore.  It used to be a 5 star app.

### 1/5 — How do I get the sound to work???

*2012-09-09, version 2.0*

This app has NO volume, can't hear a thing, I record and I can't hear the playback! Frustrated!!! A waste of money!!!😡😡😡

### 2/5 — Words not suitable for 5-7 yr olds

*2012-08-21, version 2.0*

My 6 year old granddaughter didn't know what half of these words were (ex: rig, lop) 
Feel like I wasted my money.

### 5/5 — Helped My 5 year old!

*2012-07-28, version 2.0*

My five year old daughter hated sitting down to read when we told her to.  Since getting this program and presenting it as a game she has gone from knowing the alphabet to reading words, within a month or so.  Though she still has a ways to go before she is proficcient, she is definitely getting there.  Thank you Little Reader.

## Frequently asked questions about Kids Learning to Read

### What is this app for?

This app is designed to help young children, from 0 to 6 years old, learn to read by recognizing and sounding out three-letter CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words. It provides an interactive and engaging way for them to build early literacy skills.

### What are the key learning features?

Key features include over 150 three-letter CVC words, the ability to record your own voice for narration, audio hints, and options to switch between capitalized and lowercase letters. It also uses real, crisp images and offers multi-sensory learning by combining seeing, hearing, and tactile feedback.

### How can I customize the learning experience?

The app is fully customizable. You can record your own voice, create new word lists with specific words you want to teach, and customize items with your own text, audio, and images. You can also adjust the minimum and maximum number of words shown per page and customize game sounds.

### What age group is this app suitable for?

This app is ideal for children aged 0 to 6. The interface is designed to be easy to use, even for very young children, and the customization options allow it to adapt to different learning stages within this age range.

### Is this app free or does it cost money?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model for full access to its features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0 — 2017-05-24

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

Ensured that app works well with latest version of iOS
Ensured that app works well across all iOS devices
Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 3.0 — 2014-12-08

- Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 2.0 — 2012-01-31

★★★★★ It's fully customizable and the customer support is great.  Kids love it and learn!

✔ HUGE update - added a new "Tile Magnet" option so you can now turn the automatic tile magnet / tile drop ON or OFF
The tile magnet automatically snaps pictures in place.  This is great for little fingers but now you can turn this off if you are ready to take your reading skills to the next level.  

✔ Added ability to switch between capitalized and lowercase letters

✔ Improved audio hints - if you turn it off, you will no longer hear the words being read out loud... great for taking your reading skills to the next level✔ Improved sound play back so success sounds no longer overlap with other audios

✔ Incorporated user suggestions and feedback

If you like this app, please support us by rating the app in the App Store.  If you have questions, feedback or need help, just shoot us an email at support@grasshopperapps.com

### 1.5 — 2011-12-02

★★★★★ Huge update
- Doubled the number of words and pictures included in this app
- Increased default picture size by 25% based on user feedback
- Fixed bug with adding custom images
- Various minor bug fixes and improvements
- Incorporated user suggestions and feedback

If you like this app, please support us by quickly rating the app in the App Store.  If you have questions, feedback or need help, just shoot us an email at support@grasshopperapps.com

### 1.0 — 2011-04-16

No release notes.

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