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Super Why! Power to Read

Super Why! Power to Read

Kids Reading & Writing Games

114 ratings
89 reviews
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Archived App (Last seen on 22 Nov 2025)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 1, 2010
  • November 28, 2018

Developer

PBS Kids
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About

This educational game uses characters from a popular PBS KIDS show to teach children essential reading and writing skills. Through interactive stories and games, kids learn letter identification, sounds, rhyming, and comprehension in a fun, engaging way.

✓Letter identification and sounds
✓Rhyming and word families
✓Writing and letter tracing
✓Reading comprehension
✓Interactive story completion
✓Sticker rewards system
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Super Why! Power to Read. Based on 114 reviews and a 2.9/5 average, it highlights the 7 positives and 8 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • 📚Educational value for letter recognition and phonics
  • 🎮Engaging gameplay with character-based learning
  • ⭐Sticker reward system motivates children
  • 👨‍👧‍👦Loved by fans of the Super Why TV show
  • 🎨Good graphics and visual design
  • 💪Teaches spelling, rhyming, and reading comprehension
  • 🏃Smooth performance on newer devices

Negative things

  • 🔇Sound not working (persistent issue across years)
  • 🐢Slow app performance and responsiveness
  • 💸Expensive for limited content
  • 😤Poor letter tracing functionality
  • 🔄Limited game variety and repetitive content
  • 🎤Voice acting inconsistencies (American vs English accents)
  • ❌App crashes and freezing issues
  • 🚫Requires silent mode to be off for sound to work
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What's New in Super Why! Power to Read

4.2

November 28, 2018

ALL NEW content and updates to enhance the Power to Read experience! - New read-along functionality in Super Why's Story Saver so your super reader can read along with Super Why - New enhanced sticker book experience, character animation, and audio - 10 new stories to read with Super Why, including classic stories such as Dr. Doolittle and The Little Mermaid - 10 new rhyming families to practice with Wonder Red - 10 new words to spell with Alpha Pig - 10 new words to spell with Princess Presto - 40 new stickers to use in the Sticker Book - 5 new Super Why show backgrounds to use in the Sticker Book

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User reviews

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No sound!!!!!

I want my money back!! This app has no sound. Either fix or reimburse.
Vegan AvaVegan Ava

Sound doesn’t work.

Don’t download. Waste of $5.
PRBainerPRBainer

No Sound! Nov 2023

After reading the reviews I made the purchase anyways thinking the problem surely would have been fixed by now. How are they selling an app with no sound??? Wish I could get a refund!
JltorciviaJltorcivia

Sound is not working!!

Is there anyway I can be refunded. I checked the settings on my iPhone13 to make sure volume was not on silenced and turned of my focus notifications, still no sound! Very disappointing.
Smurf2013333Smurf2013333

Don’t download

Sound doesn’t work. Not sure how to get a refund
Np21987654Np21987654
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

8 issues

No sound output despite volume settings being correct

Bug

App crashes before loading or at 87% progress

Bug

Freezing and unresponsiveness during gameplay

Bug

Letter tracing not registering correctly

Bug

Double-click causing crashes

Bug

Contact loss during letter tracing requiring restart

Bug

Inconsistent performance across iOS versions

Bug

Bundle app not loading or installing properly

Bug
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Requested Features

9 requests

Fix sound issue permanently and document solution

Feature

Add more game content and story variations

Feature

Improve letter tracing sensitivity and responsiveness

Feature

Add parental controls for background music volume

Feature

Create universal app for iPhone and iPad

Feature

Implement word highlighting during narration

Feature

Add option to toggle between uppercase and lowercase letters

Feature

Improve touch sensitivity for left-handed children

Feature

Expand sticker functionality and rewards system

Feature

FAQ

What does Super Why! Power to Read teach children?

This app teaches foundational literacy skills crucial for learning to read. It covers letter identification, letter sounds, rhyming, writing letters through tracing, and reading comprehension. The games are designed to make learning these skills enjoyable and effective.

What are the main games and activities in the app?

The app features four unique games hosted by characters from the Super Why! series. These include Princess Presto’s Wands-Up Writing for letter sounds and writing, Wonder Red’s Rhyming Time for rhyming, Super Why’s Story Saver for reading comprehension, and Alpha Pig’s Lickety Letter Hunt for learning letters.

Is Super Why! Power to Read free to download and use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free experience for users.

What age group is this app designed for?

The app is designed for preschoolers and early elementary-aged children, typically between 3 and 6 years old, who are beginning to learn reading and writing skills. It aligns with recommendations from the National Reading Panel for early literacy development.

How does the app make learning fun for kids?

Learning is made fun through interactive adventures with beloved characters from the PBS KIDS show. The app also includes a rewards system where children can collect over 100 stickers to create their own storybook sticker pages, motivating continued engagement.