# Red Apple Readers - Island Adventures > Interactive phonics readers for beginning readers with audio support. (iPhone/iPad app by CHERRY VALLEY EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-apple-readers-island-adventures/id713818904 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [CHERRY VALLEY EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/713818907) - Category: Education, Books - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.10/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 272 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-10-09 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-apple-readers-island-adventures/id713818904/reviews.md ## What is Red Apple Readers? Practice reading skills anywhere with 15 fun and interactive phonics readers written for beginning readers. Children will learn to read with increased confidence, getting help when they need it by simply clicking on any word. The READ TO ME feature is ON for automatic storytelling, or turn OFF in Settings to practice reading. Get help with any word by simply clicking on the word to hear it. 15 decodable stories follow the adventures of six island friends, and were written exclusively for the Red Apple Reading Level C reading program. Two stories are free to try. In-app purchase to unlock the rest of the stories is only $1.99. Never has digital story time felt more real, with our finger swipe page turning feature that looks and sounds like turning the pages of a real book. KEY FEATURES: *HD Graphics and unique finger swipe page turning feature *Entertaining, positive stories that are professionally narrated and illustrated *Read to Me Feature – children can read along or have the stories read to them *Vocabulary – touch any word on the page to hear the pronunciation *Stories progress with increasingly difficult phonics skills *Sight words and rich story vocabulary in an easy-to-read format *Fiction and non-fiction stories offer variety and increase reading confidence *No advertising – build reading fluency without distractions RECOMMENDED FOR: Children ages 5 to 8 Beginning readers Struggling readers English-language learners Early elementary students __________________ SUPPORT: Feedback and support: support@redapplereading.com Learn more about Red Apple Reading: http://www.redapplereading.com/ __________________ PRIVACY: Read our privacy policy at http://www.redapplereading.com/content/user-agreement ## Key features - Interactive phonics readers - Tap any word for pronunciation - Read to Me feature - Finger swipe page turning - Professionally narrated stories - Progressive phonics skills ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | book set 1 | $0.99 | one-time | | book set 2 | $0.99 | one-time | | book set 3 | $0.99 | one-time | | book set 4 | $0.99 | one-time | | book set 5 | $0.99 | one-time | | book set 6 | $0.99 | one-time | | book set 7 | $0.99 | one-time | | Unlock All Books | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 22) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-apple-readers-island-adventures/id713818904/reviews.md ### 1/5 — False advertising *2017-01-13* You only get one book for the price even though the description says 15 books. Not worth it. Should be free. Not impressed. ### 2/5 — Not worth the price. *2016-01-21* I thought you would get 15 books in each set because of the description says "book set 1" and it says 15 books. Purchasing the app only gets you 1 book and you have to purchase 2 at a time for .99… which makes it an 8 dollar book app with no extra features other than 15 read aloud books. ### 2/5 — Only one reader included *2015-10-13* Based on the developer's description, I thought I was purchasing 15 phonics readers with the option for further in-app purchases. The app only includes one reader, which my daughter quickly finished and was left wanting more. Other apps offer more for the price. ### 5/5 — Fun for the Kids! *2014-01-24, version 1.0.1* I love it when I can find good educational apps to keep my nieces occupied when they come to visit and this one fits the bill! As a voice actor I love it when an app includes voices which are well done and this "reader" has that feature too. My nieces can listen to the story and turn the virtual pages as they go along. Also the art is great. It's bright, colorful and eye catching. Overall it's a great app! ### 4/5 — Island Stories! *2014-01-21* This app has all the bells and whistles for any youngster reading these Red Apple Reading stories! My little cousin loved the stories, especially the pirate one. Crystal clear voice over as you read along is great plus! Definitely buying other stories for him in the near future. Give this app a spin! ### 5/5 — Awesome *2014-01-19* Nice story layout. Very suitable for children. It animation and user interface is great. ### 5/5 — Great app *2014-01-19* This is a great app. Very educational. The operating system for the app is very sound. The automated reading is great for children, but an auto-page turning feature would be nice for younger children. ### 5/5 — great *2014-01-19* my five year old son loved this. i enjoyed that it was able to read to him and help him learn! he liked that you could buy more books the graphics and sounds are great. nice app! ### 5/5 — Awesome for the young ones *2014-01-18* Really great app for kids. I love the narrators voice because it's slow enough for the younger readers to catch on. I strongly recommend trying this app out to encourage your children to read and before buying the full version since this app may not be for everyone. Great story and idea! ### 4/5 — Pretty good *2014-01-18* The app is good quality. This is a very limited preview with 1 short story. You are able to purchase more stories at 2 for a dollar. ## Frequently asked questions about Red Apple Readers ### What is the learning methodology of Red Apple Readers? Red Apple Readers utilizes a phonics-based approach with decodable stories designed to build reading fluency. Stories progress with increasingly difficult phonics skills and include sight words and rich vocabulary. ### How does Red Apple Readers track progress? While specific progress tracking features are not detailed, the app's design allows children to practice reading independently and receive immediate feedback by tapping words. The progression of stories also indicates a gradual increase in difficulty. ### What are the pricing details for Red Apple Readers? The app is free to download and includes two stories to try. An in-app purchase of $1.99 unlocks the remaining 13 stories. ### Is Red Apple Readers safe for young children? The app is rated for ages 4+ and contains no advertising, providing a distraction-free reading environment. It is designed for beginning readers and early elementary students. ### How often is Red Apple Readers updated? The app was last updated on May 9, 2017, with version 1.1. Further update frequency information is not provided. ### What devices does Red Apple Readers support? Red Apple Readers is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. ### What do users like most about Red Apple Readers? Based on the available rating of 4.1 stars from 17 ratings, users likely appreciate the interactive phonics readers, the 'Read to Me' feature, and the ability to tap words for pronunciation, which aids in building reading confidence. ### Can I cancel my in-app purchase for Red Apple Readers? In-app purchases are typically managed through the respective app stores (Apple App Store in this case). Cancellation policies are determined by the app store, not the individual app developer. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.1 — 2017-05-09 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Bug fixes ### 1.0.1 — 2013-11-07 Overall improvements and bug-fix. Parental gate was implemented. It is free now! ### 1.0 — 2013-10-09 No release notes. ## More apps by CHERRY VALLEY EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS, LLC - [Island Crossword Puzzle Fun](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/island-crossword-puzzle-fun/id760266841) - [Dr. DIGGS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dr-diggs/id865971126) - [Red Apple Readers - Park Stories](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-apple-readers-park-stories/id909907878) All apps by CHERRY VALLEY EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/713818907 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*