# Monkey Match

> Educational game for pre-readers to practice letters, sounds, and rhymes. (iPhone/iPad app by WGBH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-match/id407251250 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [WGBH](https://appshunter.io/developer/324170330)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.35/5 from 68 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 3.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2010-12-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-match/id407251250/reviews.md

## What is Monkey Match?

WGBH presents Monkey Match, the first iPhone app from Between the Lions, the Emmy award-winning literacy program on PBS Kids -- proven to help kids learn to read!

Before kids learn to read, a lot of scaffolding has to happen. Monkey Match - created for pre-readers - provides a fun way to practice three important skills: the identification of letters, beginning sounds of words, and rhymes.

1. In the "Upper- and Lowercase Letters" portion of the game, players match uppercase letters to their lowercase counterparts, like "M" and "m." All the NAMES of letters are spoken.

2. In the "Beginning Sounds" portion of the game, players match pictures of words to their beginning sounds, like "moon" and "mmm." All the SOUNDS of letters are spoken, along with the WORDS.

3. In the "Rhymes" portion of the game, players match pictures of words to other words that rhyme, like "moon" and "spoon." All WORDS are spoken.

For more great Between the Lions games, coloring pages, video clips, and more, please visit the Between the Lions Web site at: http://pbskids.org/lions

## Key features

- Uppercase and lowercase letter matching
- Beginning sound identification
- Rhyming word matching
- Spoken letter names and sounds
- Spoken words
- Interactive learning games

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-match/id407251250/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2014-11-04, version 1.0*

Fun!

### 4/5 — Great way to learn letters

*2013-02-27, version 1.0*

Great game for learning letters. My almost 3-yr old has already gotten better with her letters after just a few days. No issues on the iPhone. BUG: on iPad the first coconut disappears when you tap the second coconut. Can't figure out how to report the bug to the developer.

### 4/5 — Great app

*2011-03-25, version 1.0*

That's really great app

### 5/5 — Wonderful kids literacy app! And free to boot!

*2010-12-21, version 1.0*

Just downloaded this app for my preschooler and she can't stop playing it! It's the classic memory game with three different game options -- one matches lower case letters, one matches upper case and one is more advanced for matching words that rhyme.

I like that you can start with upper case words (which is what kids learn first), and then move on to master lowercase and sound alikes. I was pleasantly surprised that this free game has these great leveling options for my kids -- my younger one can have as much fun as her older sister.

If you like this game, you should also check out the paid app for another great PBS kids show, Super Why, for other fun reading and literacy games.

## Frequently asked questions about Monkey Match

### What skills does Monkey Match help children develop?

Monkey Match helps pre-readers practice identifying uppercase and lowercase letters, recognizing beginning sounds of words, and matching rhyming words. The app provides spoken audio for letters and words to reinforce learning.

### Is Monkey Match suitable for young children?

Yes, Monkey Match is designed for pre-readers and has an age rating of 4+. It focuses on foundational literacy skills in an engaging way.

### What devices is Monkey Match available on?

Monkey Match is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It also supports Apple Watch.

### How does Monkey Match teach beginning sounds?

In the 'Beginning Sounds' game, players match pictures of words to their corresponding beginning letter sounds. The app speaks the letter sounds and the words to aid comprehension.

### Does Monkey Match offer offline play?

The provided data does not specify if Monkey Match offers offline play. However, it is an educational game designed for practice.

### What is the update frequency for Monkey Match?

Monkey Match was last updated on December 17, 2010, with version 1.0. There is no indication of frequent updates.

### How does Monkey Match compare to other early literacy apps?

Monkey Match focuses specifically on letter identification, beginning sounds, and rhymes, with a strong emphasis on spoken audio. Its connection to the PBS Kids 'Between the Lions' program offers a trusted educational background.

### What is the user sentiment for Monkey Match based on ratings?

Monkey Match has a rating of 3.4 stars from 68 ratings. This suggests a mixed to positive reception from users.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2010-12-17

No release notes.

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