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Mr Thorne Does Phonics: Letters & Sounds

Mr Thorne Does Phonics: Letters & Sounds

by Queue Press Limited

2 ratings
24 reviews
📚 Education

Archived App (Last seen on 23 Jun 2025)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 26, 2011
  • September 4, 2017

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This app offers over 70 literacy videos for children and adults learning to read English using synthetic phonics. It's designed for offline use, making it ideal for classrooms and on-the-go learning.

✓Over 70 literacy videos
✓Synthetic phonics approach
✓Offline video playback
✓Designed for young readers
✓Suitable for children, parents, and teachers
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What's New in Mr Thorne Does Phonics

3.0

September 4, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. New artwork and bug fixes.

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User reviews

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Not working properly on iOS 14

This app doesn’t work properly on iOS 14 (I’ve checked on multiple phones). I hope there will be an update to fix this in the near future?
prpyllprpyll

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It’s just a blank screen? What’s up?
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We love this app!

We absolutely love this app. My son is starting to show an interest in letter sounds and can work the app easily himself and loves all of the examples given for each letter sound. The sounds are modelled well and the pictures and words with grapheme in a different colour is engaging for him.
chas242621chas242621

Poor

Really poor , little content can find a lot more on you tube for free !!
rachT78rachT78

Outdated video content which looks like from 1980s

Good content but very outdated presentation.
In the world of colours and enhanced graphic tech etc, not sure how a kid would click this app second time. And my daughter didn’t.
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FAQ

How does Mr Thorne Does Phonics teach reading?

Mr Thorne Does Phonics utilizes a synthetic phonics approach, breaking down words into their individual sounds (phonemes) and teaching how to blend them together to form words. This method is widely recognized for its effectiveness in early literacy development.

Is Mr Thorne Does Phonics suitable for all ages?

The app is rated for ages 4+ and is designed for children, parents, teachers, and anyone learning to read English. Its comprehensive video collection caters to a broad range of learners.

Does Mr Thorne Does Phonics require an internet connection?

No, all videos are included within the app, meaning no internet connection is required for playback. This makes it perfect for use in classrooms or environments with limited connectivity.

What is the video quality like in Mr Thorne Does Phonics?

To keep the app size manageable, the visual quality of the videos has been reduced to medium resolution. This allows for a large number of teaching videos to be stored within the app.

How often is Mr Thorne Does Phonics updated?

The app was last updated on September 4, 2017, to version 3.0. While the core content is stable, users should check for any potential minor updates or compatibility improvements.

What devices is Mr Thorne Does Phonics compatible with?

This app has been specifically designed for iPhones and iPod Touches running iOS 4.2 or later. It is not currently listed as compatible with iPads or Android devices.

What are the common sound issues with Mr Thorne Does Phonics and how can I fix them?

Some users have reported no sound initially. Ensure your device's mute button is switched off and set to control sound, not orientation. Also, check that the volume slider within the video screen is fully up.

What is the price of Mr Thorne Does Phonics?

Mr Thorne Does Phonics is a paid app, available for $1.99. This one-time purchase grants access to the complete collection of literacy videos.