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PocketPhonics (basic edition)

PocketPhonics (basic edition)

letter sounds, writing, words

67 ratings
301 reviews
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$6.99
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Released
December 8, 2008
Updated
January 15, 2022

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Developer

Apps in My Pocket Ltd
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About

This app teaches young children essential early reading and writing skills, focusing on letter sounds and handwriting. It's designed to help kids master phonics and begin reading simple storybooks with interactive exercises and progress tracking.

✓Teaches letter sounds
✓Handwriting practice
✓Word blending
✓Interactive storybooks
✓Progress monitoring
✓Audio pronunciation of words
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What users say about PocketPhonics (basic edition)

Reviews of PocketPhonics (basic edition) are mostly positive: the Education app is rated 4.4/5 from 67 App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use, engaging for kids. Top complaints: buggy and unreliable, expensive subscription model. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use
  • 🚀Engaging for kids
  • 💡Teaches phonics and writing
  • 👍Customizable settings
  • 👍Helpful for speech therapy
  • 👍Effective for learning to read
  • 👍Motivating with achievements

Negative things

  • 🐛Buggy and unreliable
  • 💰Expensive subscription model
  • 🤔Confusing verification process
  • 🤔Lack of Australian/non-US accent option
  • 🤔Doesn't wait for child response
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What's New in PocketPhonics (basic edition)

3.6.2

January 15, 2022

Minor fix

3

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User reviews

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Great UK English App

that my 2-3 year started on and is now reading beautifully from its assistance
ASAngo Sin

Excellent

This App is worth every penny. My son learned reading due to this App. Thank you very much.
MWm waqaruddin

Pocket phonics

This app is well designed, the production of the speech sounds is very well done as is the feedback to the student using the app. I highly recommend Pocket Phonics!
KTKandy Speech Therapist

Strong phonics introduction

Follows principals of effective instruction. I teach teachers how to teach reading and I use this for my kid!
AArluser

Unable to open the app for iOS 13.1

Hello, please help to fix it ASAP, my child is waiting for it keenly ,
WWilliamkcsun
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Incorrect answer verification

Bug

Sudden subscription changes

Bug

Login issues and account sync problems

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add more words and practice

Feature

Allow custom word lists

Feature

Improve letter tracing accuracy feedback

Feature

Provide letter names along with sounds

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Add more game-like elements

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FAQ

What does PocketPhonics teach?

PocketPhonics teaches young children the basics of reading and writing. It focuses on letter sounds (phonics), recognizing 72 letter sounds, blending sounds to form words, and practicing handwriting. It also includes interactive storybooks that utilize the learned letter sounds.

How does the app help children learn to read?

The app helps children learn to read by teaching them phonics, which is understanding the sounds letters make. Children master letter sounds and then learn to blend them together to form words. They can then apply these skills to read storybooks, with the app providing support for unfamiliar words.

What is the cost of PocketPhonics?

The 'basic edition' includes the phonics levels in the price. However, the storybooks, which are essential for applying learned skills, cost extra. A 'full edition' called PocketPhonics Stories includes the stories within the initial price.

Can parents and teachers track progress?

Yes, parents and teachers can easily monitor a child's progress online. The app also emails a certificate to educators and parents when a child completes a task, providing a tangible acknowledgment of their achievements.

What skills do children master with this app?

Children master several key skills, including writing letters, recognizing 72 letter sounds, blending letter sounds together to create words, and selecting the correct written form of a word when they hear it. They also learn to read storybooks that are at their appropriate level.