# Readiculous - Phonics learning — Learn to read through play! > Phonics learning app for children aged 3-7, making reading fun through play. (iPhone/iPad app by Mrs Wordsmith Group Limited.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readiculous-phonics-learning/id1601295086 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Mrs Wordsmith Group Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576390527) - Category: Education, Games, Card, Puzzle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.38/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 503 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2023-07-11 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: subscription - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readiculous-phonics-learning/id1601295086/reviews.md ## What is Readiculous? For ages 3-7 We make phonics fun! Readiculous teaches kids to read with the science of reading in just 10 minutes a day. Watch as your child learns letters, phonemes, and words, explores and customizes an enchanting treehouse world, and travels to the moon with the Mrs Wordsmith characters - and 2x faster than they normally would! Boring worksheets are a thing of the past. Kids are assigned missions, a new one to complete each day, with stories unfolding as they progress. Readiculous brings award-winning characters, pedagogy, and stories into the digital world. Players join a cast of out-of-control characters designed by Craig Kellman (Madagascar, Hotel Transylvania) on a reading adventure. Each character's fully-animated storyline is written by a team of children’s writers and animated by Hollywood artists and are revealed as rewards through play. Up to four personalized child profiles and reports 100% ad-free, game-based learning Safe, quality screen time Subscription after week of free trial Help and support: readiculous-support@mrswordsmith.com Terms and conditions: https://mrswordsmith.com/pages/terms-and-conditions Privacy policy: https://mrswordsmith.com/en-gb/pages/privacy ## Key features - Phonics and word learning - Daily missions and unfolding stories - Interactive treehouse world - Award-winning characters and animation - Personalized child profiles and reports - Ad-free, game-based learning ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION | $9.99 | per month | | ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION | $83.99 | per year | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 29) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readiculous-phonics-learning/id1601295086/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Won’t open *2026-01-25* The app is frozen on the opening page. I can’t get it to do anything. **Developer response:** Hey there, thanks for your review! We’re sorry to hear about this experience. Please make sure the app is fully up to date, as many performance issues are resolved in the latest version. If the problem continues, kindly reach out to our support team at readiculous-support@mrswordsmith.com, and we’ll be happy to assist. ### 5/5 — Way better *2026-01-09* Perfect with all the new updates. No longer freezing and my child love it. **Developer response:** Hey there, Thanks for your feedback! We’re sorry for the freezing issues you’ve been experiencing. Please make sure the app is updated to the latest version, as that usually resolves these problems. If the issue continues, please reach out to us at readiculous-support@mrswordsmith.com so we can assist further. ### 1/5 — Not good at all *2026-01-04, version 1.18.1* It won’t even open ### 2/5 — Fun game but very limited *2025-12-29* My son really does well with this game. He is 9 with dyslexia and this game gives him confidence. However, we have been doing the free trial for 2 days now and it limits what he can do in a day. The developers say to play for 10 mins a day, however over the last 2 days he has only been able to play for 11 minutes total before it tells him to come back tomorrow. There is no way I am going to pay $10 a month for something he can only use 6 minutes a day. **Developer response:** Hey Joy, The daily play limit you are seeing is intentional and part of how the program is designed. Our curriculum is planned to present about 15 minutes of new learning content per day because our pedagogue has found this is best for focus, retention, and confidence building for children. After your child completes the day’s missions and reaches Mission 4, the Arcade mode (roulette icon) unlocks so he can replay all previously completed levels as much as he wants, with extra chances to practice the games he found most challenging. This way he still has meaningful, confidence-boosting practice time beyond the daily new-content limit. ### 5/5 — Lifetime Subscription Special Needs *2025-10-22* Would you please add the option for a one time payment for a lifetime subscription for special needs children who need a lifetime to learn to read on IOS or your website? Thank you! **Developer response:** Hey there, We appreciate you taking the time to let us know what would be helpful, especially for families supporting special-needs learners. Your suggestion for a one-time lifetime subscription option is very valuable, and we’ve passed this along to our product team for review. While we don’t currently offer this option, we are always working to improve our products and accessibility, so feedback like yours really matters. If you have any more ideas or if you'd like support exploring the best plan for your needs, please feel free to reach out to us anytime at info@mrswordsmith.com — we’re here to help. ### 1/5 — Bugs that cannot be resolved *2025-10-10, version 1.16.1* My poor 6 year old earned me buying this app for him by working very hard at his piano exam and days into it there are bugs which mean he cannot continue playing and learning on this app. Not happy and we want our money back! ### 3/5 — Lots of bugs *2025-08-27, version 1.14.1* The game is fun but we can’t get past the compulsory treehouse decoration ! There is no way to avoid it and once you are there you cannot get out of it and proceed with the game ### 1/5 — Bummer *2025-08-04* We love this game but it constantly freezes. We have contacted customer service multiple times. They fix the freeze in the next update but we are unable to consistently play and build skills because it takes weeks to fix issues. **Developer response:** Hey there, Thanks for your feedback! We’re sorry for the freezing issues you’ve been experiencing. Please make sure the app is updated to the latest version, as that usually resolves these problems. If the issue continues, please reach out to us at readiculous-support@mrswordsmith.com so we can assist further. ### 1/5 — Freezes so much *2025-07-29* My daughter was only able to do the first lesson. And it has completely frozen. I even tried making a second login and it is still frozen. I’m glad I only had it the first week free and did not pay for this app. I feel like this would’ve been a great app if they could get it to work. **Developer response:** Hello there, Thanks for your feedback! We're sorry to hear about the issue you're experiencing. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at readiculous-support@mrswordsmith.com to further assist you. ### 3/5 — Great for phonics but glitchy *2025-07-23, version 1.14.0* Great game with loads of learning potential but so glitchy. ## Frequently asked questions about Readiculous ### What does Readiculous teach children? Readiculous teaches children aged 3-7 the fundamentals of reading through phonics. It focuses on letter recognition, phoneme awareness, and word building, all presented in an engaging and playful manner. ### How does the app make learning fun? The app transforms phonics learning into an adventure with daily missions, unfolding stories, and an interactive treehouse world. Children play with award-winning characters and unlock animated storylines as rewards, making screen time both educational and enjoyable. ### What is the cost of Readiculous? Readiculous offers a one-week free trial. After the trial period, a subscription is required to continue using the app's full features and content. ### Is Readiculous suitable for multiple children? Yes, the app supports up to four personalized child profiles. This allows each child to have their own progress tracked and customized learning experience, with individual reports available. ### Is the app safe for children? Readiculous is designed to provide safe, quality screen time. It is 100% ad-free, ensuring an uninterrupted and secure learning environment for young children. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.19.2 — 2026-01-26 We gave the game a tune-up! It now runs faster, has fewer sneaky bugs, and takes up less space on your device! Jump on in and get learning! ### 1.19.1 — 2026-01-08 We gave the game a tune-up! It now runs faster, has fewer sneaky bugs, and takes up less space on your device! Jump on in and get learning! ### 1.19.0 — 2026-01-05 We gave the game a tune-up! It now runs faster, has fewer sneaky bugs, and takes up less space on your device! Jump on in and get learning! ### 1.18.1 — 2025-12-17 We gave the game a tune-up! It now runs faster, has fewer sneaky bugs, and takes up less space on your device! Jump on in and get learning! ### 1.18.0 — 2025-12-03 We gave the game a tune-up! It now runs faster, has fewer sneaky bugs, and takes up less space on your device! 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*