# PhonicsNest - Learn to Read — Phonics, Letters & Stories

> Phonics, Letters & Stories (iPhone/iPad app by Alan Siegel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonicsnest-learn-to-read/id6788915661 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alan Siegel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896704733)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 1 MB
- Released: 2026-07-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-08
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonicsnest-learn-to-read/id6788915661/reviews.md

## What is PhonicsNest?

PhonicsNest teaches toddlers and young children to read through phonics, letter tracing, word games, and narrated stories — all with zero ads, zero accounts, and zero data collection.

Perfect for ages 2–5, PhonicsNest follows the proven phonics-first approach used by reading teachers worldwide.

WHAT'S INSIDE:
Letter World — All 26 letters with phonics sounds. Tap any letter to hear "B says buh, like in ball."
Word Match — 6 themed levels: Animals, Food, Vehicles, Nature, Space and Ocean. 60 unique words total.
Trace Letters — Draw every letter with your finger. Custom guide paths for all 26 letters with haptic feedback.
Story Time — 7 narrated stories with word highlighting as the audio plays. Perfect for bedtime.
Say It! — Speak words into the mic. The app listens and celebrates correct pronunciation.
Star Rewards — Earn stars for every activity. Parents track progress in the built-in dashboard.

DESIGNED FOR TINY HANDS
Large tap targets, bold colors, and simple navigation mean a toddler can use it alone from day one.

PARENT DASHBOARD
Change your child's name, adjust the age group (2–3, 3–4, or 4–5), view a full progress report, and access our Privacy Policy and Support page — all behind a simple icon tap.

100% FREE — NO STRINGS ATTACHED

No subscription. No in-app purchases. No ads. No account needed. Everything is unlocked the moment you download it. All progress stays on your device and is never shared.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-08-04

Version 1.1

• 5 new stories — now 12 stories total to read and explore

• Lowercase letter tracing — practice both A and a with custom guide paths for all 26 letters

• 3 new Word Match levels — Colors, Numbers, and My Body added to the 6 existing themes (9 levels, 90 words total)

• Sound Quiz — tap the new Quiz button in Letter World to play "Which letter makes this sound?" — a fun new way to practice phonics

• Daily streak — earn a Fire badge for practicing multiple days in a row

• Say It! completely rebuilt — the microphone now responds instantly, shows a live sound wave while listening, and understands toddler pronunciation much better

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0 — 2026-07-16

No release notes.

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