# Phonics Explorer — Master Sounds & Reading Skills

> Master Sounds & Reading Skills (iPhone/iPad app by Jingling Zhu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonics-explorer/id6758260197 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jingling Zhu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632188995)
- Category: Education, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English, Malay
- Released: 2026-02-13
- Data updated: 2026-05-28
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonics-explorer/id6758260197/reviews.md

## What is Phonics Explorer?

Phonics Explorer helps children master the sounds of the English language through an engaging, interactive learning experience.

FEATURES:
• 44 essential phonics sounds organized into learning groups
• Beautiful, immersive full-screen cards for each sound
• Tap to flip between sound symbols and example words
• Text-to-speech pronunciation for sounds and words
• Extra example words to reinforce learning
• Progress through groups at your own pace

DESIGNED FOR LEARNING:
Swipe through phonics sounds like a social feed - making learning feel natural and fun. Each card shows the phoneme symbol, pronunciation guide, and example words with visual cues.

AUDIO LEARNING:
Hear each sound pronounced correctly. Tap to listen to the phoneme, then flip to hear the example word. Auto-play helps reinforce correct pronunciation.

Perfect for:
• Early readers learning phonics
• Parents teaching reading at home
• Teachers supplementing classroom learning
• ESL learners mastering English sounds

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quiz Unlock (Lifetime) | $8.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-02-27

UI improvement

### 1.2 — 2026-02-24

- minor improment

### 1.1 — 2026-02-17

- redesign

### 1.0 — 2026-02-13

No release notes.

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All apps by Jingling Zhu: https://appshunter.io/developer/1632188995

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