Our phonics app is different: it’s a complete, step-by-step phonics learning program that takes a child through every sound in the English language. But we don’t stop there. Children then use these sounds to read and spell words, they learn tricky words and finally combine these learned skills to conquer sentences.
To a 4-year-old, what makes our phonics app different? When your child starts their phonics adventure, they join our hero, Zak, on a mission to rescue his superhero friends and ultimately defeat Dr. Lazybones. To free the heroes, children will defeat dragons, hunt for diamonds, hitch a ride with a kangaroo and so much more – all as they learn to read and spell!
The UK Government recognised Phonics Hero for its educational merit and design as part of the Hungry Little Minds campaign, which helped parents find high-quality learning apps for their children. In 2024, the NSW Department of Education approved Phonics Hero for data safety and educational quality.
Phonics Hero has been assessed under the Safer Technologies 4 Schools (ST4S) framework, meeting required standards for privacy, security, and child safety. When kids learn with Phonics Hero, you can be sure their information is protected and their experience is completely ad-free, age-appropriate, and focused on learning.
See the Phonics Hero difference with a free 7-day trial through the website, through the App Store or the Google Play Store.
Phonics Hero kicks off in the first year of school — that might be Kindergarten, Reception, or Prep depending on where you live in the world. We provide three years of content which will teach your child to read and spell with phonics. Before they kick-off their adventure, we test your child’s phonics skills to place them at the right level (it’s important to match their level to their skills, rather than just their age).
Absolutely! Children who find reading and spelling tricky often need to return to the basics to build strong foundations. Our Placement Test ensures your child begins at the right level for their phonics skills.
Some homeschooling parents use our app alone to practise phonics skills, while others use our full package to structure and resource their phonics lessons.
Yes! Phonics Hero provides detailed reporting on every sound and skill your child learns. This gives you the insights you need to provide the right support at the right time — making all the difference.
Yes! You’ll get 7 days of full access to all of Phonics Hero’s games and features. During the trial your child can take the Placement Test, start learning phonics sounds, and play through the adventures exactly as a paid user would. There are no restrictions and no hidden extras — it’s the best way to see if Phonics Hero is the right fit for your child. Start your free 7-day trial today and watch your child’s reading take off!
