The best iPhone apps for learning how to read-2021

This is a rhyme to read app for iPad and iPhone. Great reading app for kids!

Kids will enjoy the thrill of reading from the very first page with this learning to read app. Delightful, humorous stories engage beginning readers while teaching short vowel, word families and sight words in a controlled progression.

• Teach your child or students to read right from your iPad and iPhone! 
• 20 books, cumulative program
• Word families are color coded to support visual and auditory discrimination

Reading Eggs is the multi-award-winning learning program that helps children learn to read. Based on scientific research and designed by experienced elementary teachers, it’s proven to help kids learn to read using interactive reading games, guided reading lessons, fun activities, and over 2,000 digital story books.

• Reading Eggs Junior (ages 2–4): Toddlers build pre-reading skills 
• Reading Eggs (ages 3-7): Children take their first steps in learning to read
• Reading Eggspress (ages 7-13): Continues the learning journey by helping children learn to read for meaning and enjoyment.
• Mathseeds (ages 3–9): Develops essential early numeracy skills
• Printable teaching material: Hundreds of printable worksheets

Learn the sounds that the letters make by using this app. It's the first step to reading.  Z is for Zebra app review

• Have your child’s own voices beamed back to them
• Unique concept
• Easy to understand even for non-native English speakers
• Provides a reason why globalization isn’t all that evil
• Fun way to learn letters 

A little reading can go a long way with this very practical and easy to use app.   Kids Learning to Read Little Reader app review

• Completely made for kids
• Interactive game
• New words daily
• Engaging voice
• Multilingual support

It's a "scientific fact" that kids love bubbles. This app recognizes that and uses bubbles to teach kids how to read, the alphabet, numbers and more.   Bubble School Adventure vol 1 app review

• 10 categories
• 220 words
• Updated resources
• Three game modes to choose from
• Child-friendly interface

Aquariums and alphabets mix easily like fish n’ chips.   Alphabet Aquarium Early Reading Letters Adventure A to Z app review

• Different shapes to play around with
• Match-and-learn functions
• Dozens of puzzles to solve
• Four game modes
• Intuitive interface

Hooked on Phonics is one of the most recognizable programs in the world for teaching kids how to read.   Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read app review

• Learn words in a sing-song way
• Different units to learn from
• Three lessons and counting
• Interactive interface
• Transforms your child into a confident reader

Starlight, star bright, Zac the Rat will teach you how to read tonight.   Starfall Learn to Read app review

• Read-along learning
• Numbered sections
• Teaches difference between spoken and written language
• Intuitive interface
• 24/7 support

Sight words via flash cards and games is a fun way for kids to learn the words and how to read.  Sight Words List app review

• Updated set of words
• Customizable flashcards
• Add your own words lists
• Engaging interface
• Intuitive interface

This app has a little bit of everything from reading and spelling to tracing and letter sounds.  Phonics Island app review

• Full educational functions
• Lets your child trace new letters
• Simulates letter sounds
• Full variety of resources
• 90 pictures of colorful animals 

And if the other Phonic apps on this list aren't enough to satiate your kid's hunger for reading, then here's another one that is fun and educational.  Phonics: Fun on Farm app review

• Guides kids to learn reading
• Develops complete educational standards
• 12 fun games
• Updated resources
• Includes letter-to-sound relationships

This app id for kindergarten kids as it teaches them how to read, trace, spell and more.

• Full illustrations
• Customizable avatars
• Three games upon purchase
• Teaches basic letters, shapes, and sounds
• Intuitive interface