This is a very engaging and educational way for children to learn the letters of the alphabet. Children practice tracing letters and then unlock "spells" which they use to solve problems as they move around the castle and it's grounds. It is all narrated so kids don't have to be able to read to play. The game aspect is never the same twice and my students stay involved for a long time. There are a few glitches such as that the tracing can be too sensitive and hard for kids to get right, but the developer is extremely responsive and has an update coming out soon. Highly recommended.
★★★★★

Unique and entertaining way to learn ABCs by Reading Buddies

Exceptional, brilliant, wonderful. I have used this app with children aged 2 to 10 years and they have all loved it whether it was a big challenge for those totally new to letters or fluent readers who just loved firing the cannons!! I have especially trialled it with children who have significant learning delays, such as Down Syndrome, and they have all loved it, picked up what to do readily and it has held their interest as the tasks are short and varied. Can't praise it highly enough - I work as an educational psychologist and recommend it all the time.
★★★★★

Pirate phonics by Bonnie43!!

This is a great app. As a primary school teacher I know the importance of not only teaching and learning phonics but teaching it properly! This app uses the correct sounds unlike so many others. My three year old loves it and has learnt loads by using it. Well worth downloading.
★★★★★

Fantastic by Dizzylizzy812

This is a perfect phonic app. My son aged 4 and in reception is enjoying playing this so much. It's great to have a fun app that is also helping him reinforce the sounds he's learning. I'm so impressed with this app as I've paid money for some pretty boring apps that don't motivate the child. Hope to find more by the same creators!
★★★★★

Fantastic app! by Teaslecat

The graphics are very nice and the phonics are voiced well. The characters in the game are all voiced by the same person, but she has a good clear voice that’s easy on the ear.
★★★★★

Great for the kids! by tarshas

My 5 year old thinks these pirate phonics apps are brill and as he will work on them for ages I'm happy too! This is the perfect follow on to the previous apps and I love that they are British and lower case.
★★★★★

Another excellent reading app by ClickSplat

My son enjoyed playing this game and I can see him developing his skills to write and recognise the letters. I recommend this app to all KS1 kids parents.
★★★★★

Excellent by asell2013

Easy to use, has some good games, esp. Multiplayer! My son and I have battles every night atm while he is learning his tables. All the options to customise it are great too!
★★★★★

Very, very good by tgday

I downloaded (and paid for a few) 21 different times tables apps, compared them all and put the best ones on my kids iPads. I think this one is the most complete. Some apps are just tests, but this has a way to learn and then practise. If I could add anything, it would be a structured plan (i.e do 1, 10, 2 then 5...) and something a bit more fun to collect but this is great
★★★★★

Best Times Tables app by Leemcg258

Different methods of learning used, challenges their existing knowledge and teaches new skills. Kids really enjoy!
★★★★★

Works their brains by Ging7