# Oxford Phonics World: Personal — Help kids read with phonics!

> Phonics course for children to learn English reading and spelling. (iPhone/iPad app by IMPERATiVE Studios.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxford-phonics-world-personal/id1183316903 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [IMPERATiVE Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463020359)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 418 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Bangla, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish and 33 more
- Released: 2017-01-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxford-phonics-world-personal/id1183316903/reviews.md

## What is Oxford Phonics World?

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Help your child read and spell in English. Oxford Phonics World is the first step on your child’s journey into English.

Oxford Phonics World is a three-level phonics course that leads you through the sounds of English. Children over three years old learn sounds step-by-step with a tried and tested methodology. Games, puzzles and fun animations motivate children to discover and remember the connections between sounds and the letters that represent those sounds. 

With the Oxford Phonics World app your child can:
• learn the English alphabet
• understand the relationship between letters and their sounds
• blend sounds together to read words
• learn through play, with a range of games

The three levels have over 200 words and fun animations:
• Level 1 teaches the English alphabet and its sounds, introducing over 100 words along the way
• Level 2 teaches how sounds combine together with consonants to form more complex words (e.g. ram, can, cup, jet, and many more)
• Level 3 introduces different spelling variations of long vowel sounds (e.g. rain, seed, night, bow, cube) and introduces over 75 new words

The first unit of each level is free. Access to other units and complete levels require inApp purchases. 

Extras:
• complete all units of a level to win a trophy and certificate!
• each level of Oxford Phonics World contains an Extras unit with fun activities such as a Picture Maker and Animation Gallery
• Unit Access allows you to switch between following the curriculum in order or moving between your child’s favourite activities

## Key features

- Learn English alphabet
- Understand letter-sound relationships
- Blend sounds to read words
- Learn through games and puzzles
- Step-by-step phonics methodology
- Progressive learning levels

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level 1 Unit 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Level 1 Unit 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Level 1 Unit 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Level 1 Unit 6 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Level 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Level 2 Unit 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Level 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Level 3 Unit 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Level 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Levels 1 to 3 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 29)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxford-phonics-world-personal/id1183316903/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 환불 바랍니다 ㅠ

*2025-08-29*

어제 앱설치하다가 25000원이 결재되었네요. 애플 구매내역에는 뜨지않아서 취소가 바로 안되는데 취소 바로 부탁드립니다!!!!!

레벨별로 구매 가격도 다르던데 설치시점에 어떻게 그 금액으로 결재될 수 있나요!!!

### 5/5 — Damian

*2025-08-13, version 1.9.2*

So cool

### 5/5 — あおと

*2025-03-09, version 1.9.2*

うvおんぎ

### 3/5 — 停在level3, level1跟2 進不去

*2024-10-15, version 1.9.2*

停在level3, level1跟2 進不去

### 1/5 — Very uninspiring.

*2024-09-11, version 1.9.2*

The games are incredibly boring and too repetitive. There is no increased challenge between the units. Deleted

### 2/5 — Cannot open in iPad

*2024-02-03, version 1.9.2*

I can open the app in iPhone but not the iPad. I started downloading it from the iPad.  It is so weird. My iPad and the app are all updated.

### 5/5 — mazen

*2022-10-28, version 1.9.1*

love❤️

### 1/5 — …..

*2022-01-04*

…

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review. In order to help you resolve the sound issue you are experiencing, please contact us at https://www.oxfordphonicsworldapp.com/contact-us.html

### 5/5 — I love that

*2021-10-29, version 1.9*

is good and fun

### 5/5 — ios 15 den sonra seslendirme takılmaya başladı

*2021-09-22, version 1.9*

ios 15 yükledikten sonra seslendirme takılmaya başkadı, güncelleme gerekiyor herhalde

## Frequently asked questions about Oxford Phonics World

### What does the Oxford Phonics World app do?

This app is designed to help young children learn to read and spell in English using a phonics-based approach. It guides them through the sounds of English, the alphabet, and how to blend sounds to form words, all through engaging games and animations.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include learning the English alphabet, understanding the relationship between letters and their sounds, blending sounds to read words, and engaging in a variety of games and puzzles. The app also offers progressive levels with increasing complexity and fun extras like trophies and certificates.

### How much does the Oxford Phonics World app cost?

The app offers the first unit of each level for free. Access to additional units and complete levels requires in-app purchases. There are no advertisements within the app.

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

The app is specifically designed for children over three years old. It follows a tried and tested methodology to introduce phonics concepts in a way that is understandable and engaging for young learners.

### How does the app help children learn to read?

The app teaches children to read by breaking down words into their individual sounds (phonics). They learn to recognize letters, understand the sounds they make, and then blend these sounds together to pronounce and read words. This systematic approach builds a strong foundation for literacy.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.2 — 2024-01-26

Performance improvements, minor layout updates

### 1.9.1 — 2022-06-09

Various improvements • Faster • Even more fun

### 1.9 — 2021-05-27

Various improvements • Faster • Even more fun

### 1.8.1 — 2021-05-17

Various improvements • Faster • Even more fun

### 1.8 — 2020-09-09

Various improvements • Faster • Even more fun

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