Jolly Phonics - Learn to Read
What is Jolly Phonics?
Jolly Phonics is an education app based on a systematic synthetic phonics programme developed by teachers Sue Lloyd and Sara Wernham. It covers reading (decoding) and writing (encoding) with all 42 letter sounds, flashcards, handwriting animations, learning games and built-in progress assessments. The description states that the app is aligned with the Science of Reading.
Pricing. Jolly Phonics - Learn to Read is free to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Preschoolers learning their first letter sounds and ABC
- Parents supporting early reading and spelling at home
- Teachers needing a classroom resource for phonics instruction
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Why this app is in A tier
Jolly Phonics scores 88 out of 100: rating 79, rating count 83, App Store search rank 98, update recency 94. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Teach Your Children to Read and Write with Jolly Phonics! Unlock reading and writing potential with the literacy programme designed for kids and trusted by teachers worldwide. Aligned with the Science of Reading, this interactive app makes learning to read and write and building phonemic awareness fun and engaging! What is Jolly Phonics? Jolly Phonics is a programme for teaching reading and writing. It is based on a systematic synthetic phonics approach, and was developed by teachers Sue Lloyd and Sara Wernham. It is the first stage in teaching children to read and write using the 5 key skills. It focuses on direct, explicit instruction of phonemic awareness and phonics for both reading (decoding) and writing (encoding). Scientific research has consistently shown phonemic awareness to be essential for building strong reading, spelling and writing skills. Why Choose Jolly Phonics? 1. Proven Success: Used in schools globally for over 30 years with proven literacy outcomes. 2. Science-Based Approach: Aligned with the Science of Reading to ensure kids build effective foundational reading and spelling skills. 3. Engaging and Multi-Sensory: Songs, actions and interactive learning games
Compare in Phonics Learning
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | A | A |
| Score | 88 / 100 | 89 / 100 | 88 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.4 ★ | 4.5 ★ | 4.6 ★ |
| Ratings | 4.8K | 18.2K | 24.3K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | — | 2.3 ★ · 20 reviews | — |
| Last update | 97d ago | 24d ago | 113d ago |
| Price | Free download | Free + IAP | Free download |
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Questions about Jolly Phonics
Is the app free to use?
It is free to download. The in-app purchases field is not stated on the App Store, and the description does not mention paid content.
What ages is the app for?
The description says it covers kids from preschoolers learning their first words and ABC to confident young readers building phonics skills. Parents and teachers are also named as intended users.
Does the app track children's progress?
Yes, it has built-in assessments to monitor children's progress and celebrate achievements. It also lists learning games, flashcards and step-by-step handwriting animations.
Is Jolly Phonics free?
Jolly Phonics is free to download.
What is Jolly Phonics good for?
Jolly Phonics is built for preschoolers learning their first letter sounds and ABC, parents supporting early reading and spelling at home, teachers needing a classroom resource for phonics instruction. It sits in the phonics learning list on AppTierList.
Is Jolly Phonics worth it?
Jolly Phonics is A tier, ranked #6 of 15 phonics learning apps with a score of 88 out of 100, from a 4.4 App Store rating across 4,750 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 5 apps rank above it.
How does Jolly Phonics compare to Hooked on Phonics Learning?
Jolly Phonics is A tier at 88; Hooked on Phonics Learning is A tier at 89. Hooked on Phonics Learning ranks higher. Jolly Phonics is free to download, Hooked on Phonics Learning is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Jolly Phonics updated?
Jolly Phonics was last updated on 2026-07-17, 97 days ago.
All the facts
- Lists
- Phonics Learning (A tier, #6) · Reading Learning (A tier, #10)
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 88 / 100
- Rank in list
- #6 of 15
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free download
- App Store rating
- 4.4 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 4,750
- Current version
- (97 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Education
- Good for
- Preschoolers learning their first letter sounds and ABC, Parents supporting early reading and spelling at home, Teachers needing a classroom resource for phonics instruction
- Requires
- iOS 15.0 or later
- Size
- 238 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · ranking · how it is computed