# Phonics Hero: Learn to Read — Phonics Games Kids Love!

> Phonics games for kids to learn reading and spelling through a superhero adventure. (iPhone/iPad app by Phonics Hero Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonics-hero-learn-to-read/id908692848 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Phonics Hero Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037936559)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 57 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 70 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-09-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonics-hero-learn-to-read/id908692848/reviews.md

## What is Phonics Hero?

→ FUN-FILLED PHONICS GAMES: Keep kids engaged while they learn.
→ SCIENCE-BACKED LEARNING: Powered by the science of how kids learn to read and spell with phonics.
→ SUPERHERO MISSION: Turn reading and spelling into a superhero adventure!
For kids aged 4–7, or as a catch-up for older children; start your free 7-day trial today!

HOW KIDS LEARN WITH PHONICS HERO:

PHONICS GAMES KIDS LOVE:
Your child joins our superhero, Zak, on his mission to rescue his friends from Dr. Lazybones. Our lively, kid-friendly phonics games keep kids excited to learn. Along the way, they'll feed tigers, dress up pooches, catch monsters, make mud pies and more!

STEP-BY-STEP LEARN TO READ APPROACH:
Our expertly designed games teach kids each of the essential phonics skills. From learning letter sounds to blending (reading) and segmenting (spelling) words, tackling tricky sight words and eventually reading full sentences.

EVIDENCE-BASED LEARNING:
Phonics Hero's games are rooted in the Science of Reading, drawing on research from the US, UK and Australia. Our systematic, synthetic phonics games teach kids to read and spell, quickly and stress-free.

WHAT YOU GET WITH PHONICS HERO:
• Personalized Placement Test
Matches your child's phonics and reading level with our games.

• 850+ Unique Games
Strikes the perfect balance between fun kids games and effective phonics learning.

• 3 Years of Phonics Content
Our games go from learning the abc to confident reading and spelling.

• Choose an Accent
Games are in an American, Australian or English accent.

• Progress Reports
Track your child's progress through our website.

WHO LOVES PHONICS HERO:

Governments:
• "Fun, educational, and engaging design" - England's Dept. for Education.
• "Data safety and educational quality" - NSW, Aust. Dept. of Education.

Parents:
• 97.5% report improved reading skills in their kids.
• 88% see better spelling skills.
• Consistently praised with "Games my kids love, love, love!"
• Trusted in over 40,000 homes worldwide.

Teachers:
• Our games are used in over 12,000 schools across the globe.

Unlock your child's full reading and spelling potential with Phonics Hero. Start your free 7-day trial now!

More info:
• Enjoy full access to Phonics Hero with a free 7-day trial.
• After 7 days, your Apple ID will be charged automatically via the App Store.
• Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial or current period.
• Cancel anytime in your Settings: Apple ID → Subscriptions.

Terms of use: https://phonicshero.com/terms-of-use/
Privacy policy: https://phonicshero.com/privacy-policy/
We're always here to help: info@phonicshero.com

## Key features

- Fun-filled phonics games
- Science-backed learning approach
- Superhero mission adventure
- Step-by-step reading progression
- Personalized placement test
- Over 850 unique games
- Progress reports

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phonics Hero | $6.00 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 57)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonics-hero-learn-to-read/id908692848/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Phonics Hero

*2026-05-16, version 4.2.15*

It is a really fantastic project tool to help you with reading and writing. It is structured and has a clear path to follow. The games and activities are engaging and the children want the o play them and don’t realise they are learning while having fun. I love it.

### 5/5 — Fun and educational

*2026-04-28, version 4.2.15*

My son loves it. It’s fun and educational.
It’s the best,out of all the apps we have tried. It’s user friendly for both of us.

### 5/5 — Love learning

*2026-04-24, version 4.2.15*

My child is loving to learn how to read from these games.

### 5/5 — Very good

*2026-03-30, version 4.2.15*

My son has fun learning … and it has helped him a lot. He likes to rescue the superheroes.  Thank you

### 2/5 — Small writing

*2026-03-19, version 4.2.15*

Im not sure the set up of the app, the writing is really small to read for a child who is learning, its not compatible with common ipads etc, and the pictures dont always match the sentence very well. There should definitely be a setting for bigger sized font

### 5/5 — Phonics Hero:Learn to read

*2026-02-22, version 4.2.13*

This app has made me so much better at reading books than I ever was.amazing job with this app and I love it so much and I thank you so very much this has made schools so much better and smarter and help kids this is the best Learning app ever thank you amazing job

### 5/5 — So good

*2025-11-24, version 4.2.11*

My little girl loves phonics and so does me and she is very excited cause she is milt finish

### 5/5 — Very helpful to my kids

*2025-10-20, version 4.2.7*

I followed my younger daughter’s teacher’s advise and got it for her. It’s amazing how fast she improved. And now I subscribed another account for my elder daughter. Highly recommended!

### 5/5 — So helpful

*2025-09-08, version 4.2.7*

This app was great to give my daughter the solid foundations in learning to read. She loved the short, quirky games. Will certainly get my son on it when he turns 4.

### 5/5 — Phonics hero

*2025-08-10, version 4.2.6*

I love this

## Frequently asked questions about Phonics Hero

### What does Phonics Hero do?

Phonics Hero offers a collection of fun, engaging phonics games designed to help children learn to read and spell. It uses a superhero adventure theme to keep kids motivated as they progress through various reading and spelling skills.

### What are the key features of Phonics Hero?

Key features include over 850 unique phonics games, a science-backed learning approach, a superhero mission narrative, a personalized placement test to match skill levels, and progress reports accessible via a website. It also offers choice of accent (Australian, American, or English).

### How much does Phonics Hero cost?

The app offers a free 7-day trial. After the trial, your Apple ID will be charged automatically via the App Store for a subscription. You can cancel your subscription at any time at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### What age group is Phonics Hero for?

Phonics Hero is primarily designed for children aged 4-7 years old. It can also serve as a catch-up tool for older children who need to improve their reading and spelling skills.

### How does Phonics Hero help children learn to read and spell?

The app uses a systematic, synthetic phonics method grounded in the Science of Reading. It breaks down reading and spelling into manageable steps, starting with letter sounds and progressing to blending words, segmenting for spelling, tackling sight words, and reading full sentences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2.22 — 2026-09-01

A few more tweaks to our Aus. Sounds games.

### 4.2.21 — 2026-08-07

A few tweaks to our Aus. Sounds games.

### 4.2.20 — 2026-07-16

Critical update: we’ve made the audio load much quicker - as a result, older app versions won’t play audio. Also new: Part 2 and 3 of our fourth order of sounds, Aus. Sounds!

### 4.2.19 — 2026-06-22

We’ve made the messaging around pacing clearer for children.

### 4.2.18 — 2026-06-15

We’ve made it clearer for students when a teacher has set their level or pace, so they don’t get ahead of classroom teaching.

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