First Words With Phonics app icon

Apps Like First Words With Phonics for iPhone and iPad

Learn words with letter sounds.

The app teaches children to read using synthetic phonics. It includes 42 words across five categories, with options for up to 121 words via in-app purchase.

by Read 'n' Learn ltd★ 3.921 ratingsEducation$1.99Data updated 2026-09-21

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  1. Greek Flying Phonics Lite app icon

    Greek Flying Phonics Lite

    Read 'n' Learn ltd

    Learn Greek letter sounds and words.

    The app teaches letter sounds, letter names, and word formation in Modern Greek through interactive play. Children drag letter rockets to form words, hearing sounds and seeing images as they learn.

    ★ 0.00 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-11-04
  2. Learn to Read - Duolingo ABC app icon

    Learn to Read - Duolingo ABC

    Duolingo, Inc

    With interactive stories and lessons

    Teaches reading with interactive stories and over 700 lessons. Covers alphabet, phonics, sight words, and vocabulary. Includes tracing, drag-and-drop, and multi-sensory activities. Tracks progress and provides feedback during lessons.

    ★ 4.23,799 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-16
  1. Phonics Island  Letter sounds app icon

    Phonics Island Letter sounds

    CFC s.r.o.

    Teach reading and math skills

    Teaches through interactive tracing and sound matching. Includes recognition games and word-building activities. Syncs with educational standards for preschool and kindergarten. Offers progress tracking and parental controls.

    ★ 4.63,192 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  2. Greek Words and Kids Puzzles app icon

    Greek Words and Kids Puzzles

    Read 'n' Learn ltd

    Learn Greek words and solve puzzles.

    The app teaches Modern Greek phonics, letter names, and spelling to children. It includes shape and frame tray puzzles to develop observational skills, with a star reward system for engagement.

    ★ 5.02 ratingsGames$3.99Data updated 2026-09-26
  3. Shapes Toddler Preschool app icon

    Shapes Toddler Preschool

    Letterschool Enabling Learning B.V.

    Tracing letters, numbers, and shapes.

    The app teaches toddlers and preschoolers alphabet tracing and word spelling. It includes uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers 1-10, and 24 geometric shapes for learning.

    ★ 4.32,518 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-10
  4. Writing Wizard - School Ed. app icon

    Writing Wizard - School Ed.

    Pierre Abel

    Trace letters, numbers, and words

    Teach children to trace letters, numbers, and words with guided exercises. Choose from 16 fonts. Use animated stickers, sound effects, and interactive games to reinforce learning. Track progress and receive fun rewards.

    ★ 4.33,347 ratingsEducation$13.99Data updated 2026-11-11
  5. Kids Autism Games - AutiSpark app icon

    Kids Autism Games - AutiSpark

    KidloLand Kids & Toddler Games

    Teach basic concepts

    Learn to associate objects with pictures, understand emotions, sort items, recognize sounds and words. Play interactive to develop cognitive and communication skills. Track progress and receive feedback from educators.

    ★ 4.07,165 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-22
  6. Preschool & Kindergarten (SE) app icon

    Preschool & Kindergarten (SE)

    RosiMosi LLC

    Interactive games for young learners.

    The app offers 30 interactive educational games for preschool and kindergarten children. It helps kids learn letters, spelling, math, and more with colorful graphics and sound effects.

    ★ 4.33,862 ratingsEducation$9.99Data updated 2026-10-08
  7. Splash Reading: Games for Kids app icon

    Splash Reading: Games for Kids

    StudyPad, Inc.

    Read, learn, and progress with structured lessons

    Teaches reading and writing skills through structured lessons and interactive . Includes phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension exercises. Tracks progress and provides feedback. Syncs across devices for continued learning.

    ★ 4.32,454 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  8. LetterSchool - Block Letters app icon

    LetterSchool - Block Letters

    Letterschool Enabling Learning B.V.

    Learn letters and numbers through play.

    The app helps children learn to write English alphabet letters and numbers. It offers three games per letter or number to practice phonics and handwriting skills.

    ★ 4.32,264 ratingsEducation$9.99Data updated 2026-11-07
  9. ABC Ride: Learn the alphabet app icon

    ABC Ride: Learn the alphabet

    Avokiddo Ltd

    Ride the alphabet adventure game.

    The app offers an educational word puzzle game where users find hidden letters and practice spelling. It features 26 interactive scenes with hide and seek activities and spelling puzzles to learn the alphabet.

    ★ 4.24,785 ratingsEducation$4.99Data updated 2026-10-29
  10. ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 app icon

    ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2

    PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY

    Learn letter sounds for reading success.

    The app teaches lowercase letter sounds, the foundation of reading. It uses engaging visuals, multi-sensory learning, and repetition based on the Science of Reading to build a strong reading foundation.

    ★ 4.3708 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-17
  11. Kahoot! Learn to Read by Poio app icon

    Kahoot! Learn to Read by Poio

    Kahoot ASA

    Letters, sounds, and words

    Teaches reading through phonics-based lessons. Recognizes letters and sounds. Reads new words independently. Includes interactive exercises and progress tracking. Requires subscription for full access.

    ★ 4.62,146 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-10-01
  12. Sight Words - Pre-k to 3rd app icon

    Sight Words - Pre-k to 3rd

    RV AppStudios LLC

    Teach with flash cards and games

    Teach children to read with word games, Dolch list puzzles, and flash cards. Practice vocabulary, phonics, and reading skills through interactive mini-games. Track progress and customize learning sessions for different age groups.

    ★ 4.61,826 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-22
  13. Cursive Letters Writing Wizard app icon

    Cursive Letters Writing Wizard

    Pierre Abel

    Trace and practice

    Teach with letter tracing and letter joining exercises. Includes three US fonts and additional international fonts. Allow customization with user-defined word lists and audio recording.

    ★ 4.41,960 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-15
  14. EduKidsRoom - Preschool Games app icon

    EduKidsRoom - Preschool Games

    Cubic Frog Apps

    Children learn through organized puzzles.

    The app offers 16 learning games and puzzles for children. It includes activities for matching, colors, alphabet, numbers, shapes, and logic.

    ★ 4.12,300 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-27

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