238+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed
Every iPhone needs a few good 1st grade phonics apps and games. We benchmark 238+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.6★ (535) | No | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 3.3★ (4) | No | No | May 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | 1.0★ (1) | No | No | Aug 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.6★ (9) | No | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.2★ (9) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.8★ (100) | No | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 7 |  | Free | 4.2★ (179) | No | No | Sep 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.5★ (588) | No | Yes | Sep 2026 |
This app offers a comprehensive reading experience for first graders, featuring a vast library of stories, science topics, folktales, and social-emotional learning. It uses interactive activities and engaging visuals to make learning fun and accessible, even offline.
This app helps young learners develop phonics skills through interactive exercises and flashcards. It offers customizable lessons, printable worksheets, and custom audio recording for personalized learning. Designed for teachers and parents, it covers a wide range of phonetic categories and word recognition.
This educational game helps young children learn the English alphabet, phonics, and spelling. It encourages discovery of sound-letter connections through engaging graphics and sounds, making learning fun and memorable.
