# Mr Thorne Does Phonics: Letters & Sounds

> Synthetic phonics literacy videos for learning to read English. (iPhone/iPad app by Queue Press Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-thorne-does-phonics-letters-and-sounds/id432883474 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Queue Press Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449977775)
- Category: Education
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 487 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-04-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-thorne-does-phonics-letters-and-sounds/id432883474/reviews.md

## What is Mr Thorne Does Phonics?

PLEASE NOTE! IF SOUND NOT WORKING - FLICK YOUR MUTE BUTTON before giving a bad review. Or mail@mrthorne.com 


*No.4 UK Educational App* Highest Rank 

Top 10 app in over 30 countries worldwide 

'Mr Thorne Does Phonics: Letters and Sounds' - The Youtube sensation Mr Thorne Does Phonics presents a comprehensive collection of over 70 literacy videos for children, parents, teachers, student teachers and anyone learning to read English, using the synthetic phonics approach to learning to read. 

As seen on BBC News Channel, The London Evening Standard, The TES and over 5 million users on Youtube. 

BEFORE YOU BUY: Visit http://www.youtube.com/breakthruchris to see exactly what to expect from the app. Please know that when purchasing this app you are buying a complete and set of medium resolution teaching videos to teach and engage young readers.

Featuring: 
a b c d e f ff g h i j k ck l ll m n o p qu r s ss t u v w x y z ch sh th ng ai ee igh oa oo oi or ar er ur ow ear ure air 

This app has been specifically designed for iPhones and iPod Touches. 

All the videos are part of this app, so no internet connection is required - making it perfect for in the classroom! To fit the large number of videos onto the app, the visual quality of the video has been reduced to make the MB size as low as possible.

Please note: This app requires iOS 4.2 or later. 

TROUBLESHOOTING: A number of users have experienced no sound when initially playing the app content. Please check that you have switched the mute button off at the side of your hand set. Also check that the mute button is setup to be a sound selector rather than a orientation selector. Finally ensure that the volume slider on the video screen is zipped up to full volume. Everybody who has experienced sound issues has had success when following these instructions. 

http://www.tes.co.uk/mrphonics 
http://www.youtube.com/breakthruchris on Youtube 
@MrPhonics on Twitter

## Key features

- Over 70 literacy videos
- Synthetic phonics approach
- Offline video playback
- Designed for young readers
- Suitable for children, parents, and teachers

## Recent user reviews (10 of 24)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-thorne-does-phonics-letters-and-sounds/id432883474/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Not working properly on iOS 14

*2020-12-15, version 3.0*

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?

### 1/5 — Sc

*2020-09-26, version 3.0*

It’s just a blank screen? What’s up?

### 5/5 — We love this app!

*2020-01-26, version 3.0*

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.

### 1/5 — Poor

*2018-11-14, version 3.0*

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

### 1/5 — Outdated video content which looks like from 1980s

*2018-05-12, version 3.0*

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.

### 3/5 — Doest work with last update

*2017-10-31*

The app is great , my daughter learned so much. But it doesn't work now with the last update in Nov 2017

### 5/5 — Educational

*2016-01-09, version 2.1*

Top notch!

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2014-06-17, version 2.1*

We use this daily and we have ' Mr Thorne' time after our daily reading.

### 4/5 — Fab

*2014-03-14, version 2.1*

My kids love this app and the videos sounds are great

### 5/5 — Amazing.

*2014-03-14, version 2.1*

I use this daily with my class- they love Geraldine.

## Frequently asked questions about Mr Thorne Does Phonics

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2017-09-04

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

New artwork and bug fixes.

### 2.1 — 2013-02-06

Fixes bug whereby wrong video plays on two buttons on iPhone 5.

### 2.0 — 2013-01-31

This is a significant update! 

* We've now optimised the app for iPhone 5;
* Update the look and feel to match the newer Mr Thorne Apps;
* Improved performance;
* Added a reminder to turn your device's mute button off if you want to hear the videos!

To ensure compatibility, this update requires iOS 4.3 or higher!

Enjoy!

### 1.5 — 2012-03-31

New Mr Phonics branding!

### 1.0 — 2011-04-26

No release notes.

## Apps similar to Mr Thorne Does Phonics

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [TurtleDiary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turtlediary/id1154882234) | 3.1 (55) | Free | Education |
| [Bibi Farm Animals Games 4 Baby](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bibi-farm-animals-games-4-baby/id1338703658) | 4.4 (2,821) | Free | Education |
| [Toddle Student](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toddle-student/id1473393667) | 3.0 (141) | Free | Education |
| [TumbleBooks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tumblebooks/id998074198) | 3.4 (14) | Free | Education |
| [Lens Changer (new)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-changer-new/id1569130814) | 4.0 (10) | Free | Education |
| [Ultimate Phonics Reading App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-phonics-reading-app/id1315910462) | 3.8 (29) | Free | Education |

## More apps by Queue Press Limited

- [Mr Thorne Does Phonics: Letters & Sounds for iPad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-thorne-does-phonics-letters-and-sounds-for-ipad/id431679830)
- [Mr Thorne Does Phonics: Blends and Spellings](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-thorne-does-phonics-blends-and-spellings/id433873871)
- [Mr Thorne's Phonics Matching Pairs](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-thornes-phonics-matching-pairs/id541463355)
- [Mr Thorne's Spellbook](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-thornes-spellbook/id586062532)
- [Mr Thorne's Spellbook 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-thornes-spellbook-2/id632214286)

All apps by Queue Press Limited: https://appshunter.io/developer/1449977775

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*