1Hear it
Start with sounds.
Get to know the sounds letters make. Friendly phonics flashcards turn new sounds into familiar ones.
A calmer way to learn to read
Teach your
toddler to read.
Learn sounds. Make words. Read.
Made for iPhone. Free to start.
5.0 on the App StoreOne sound
at a time.A whole world ahead.
at a time.A whole world ahead.
A peek inside Phonics BearReal phonics foundations
A few minutes a day
Always ad-free
Small steps. Wonderful discoveries.
From “what’s that sound?”
to “I read that!”
A simple path through the building blocks of reading, at your child’s pace.
2Blend it
Bring them together.
Practice blending individual sounds into a word. Little by little, the letters start to connect.
3Read it
Meet their first words.
Build confidence with simple consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words, then explore more sound patterns.
Designed for their attention. And your peace of mind.
Less noise.
More delight.
Learning to read doesn’t need to be a race. Just a little curiosity, a little repetition, and room to figure things out.
A quieter kind of screen time.No ads, reward streaks, or distracting extras.
Practice that meets them where they are.Gold’s adaptive flashcards follow their progress.
Little wins you can see.See which sounds are practicing or learned with Gold.
Every little sound counts.Progress tracking with Phonics Bear Gold
The little things are the big things
A stronger start
with phonics.
Phonics connects written letters with spoken sounds. When children learn those connections, they can begin to sound out words for themselves.
Start with simple letter sounds and blending. Phonics Bear Gold opens up the full curriculum, including digraphs, long vowels, and r-controlled vowels.
Meet the thinking behind the bears a t
Letter sounds
The building blocks
sh
Digraphs
Two letters, one sound
ai
Long vowels
As in rain
ar
R-controlled vowels
As in star
A little love from the App Store
★★★★★“The app design is so much more thoughtful than the typical frenetic overstimulation that dominates most kids apps.”The Finite · App Store review
A small start, on your terms
Start free.
Grow from there.
Get to know Phonics Bear with free flashcards. Add Gold when you’re ready for guided practice and a fuller learning path.
Choose your plan inside the app.
Phonics Bear
First little steps.
$0to download
- Free phonics flashcards
- Explore letter sounds
- Calm, ad-free experience
Phonics Bear Gold
More room to grow.
$9.99per month
- Everything in free
- Adaptive, guided practice
- The full phonics curriculum
- Progress for every sound
U.S. App Store pricing. Gold renews automatically. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account. Yearly savings compared with 12 monthly payments.
Good questions. Simple answers.
A little more
before you begin.
Wondering if the bear is right for your family?
We’re here to helpWho is Phonics Bear for?
Phonics Bear is designed for early readers in preschool and kindergarten. It’s a starting point for children exploring letter sounds and a practice companion for those beginning to blend them into words.
What are CVC words?
CVC means consonant-vowel-consonant: simple words such as cat, map, and sun. These short words give beginning readers a manageable way to practice joining sounds together.
How long should we practice?
Start with a few minutes together. Keep it light, follow your child’s interest, and stop when they’re ready. Short, familiar practice can fit into the moments you already share.
Is Phonics Bear free?
Yes, the app is free to download and includes free flashcard resources. Gold is an optional subscription for adaptive guided practice, the full curriculum, and sound-by-sound progress tracking.
Are there ads? What about privacy?
Phonics Bear has no ads. Anonymous analytics help improve the app; Apple’s privacy label lists purchase, identifier, and usage data that is not linked to your identity. Read the privacy policy for details.
Which devices can I use?
Phonics Bear is designed for iPhone and currently requires iOS 26.0 or later. See the App Store listing for the latest compatibility information.
Here’s to their next “I did it.”
Their first word
is a big deal.
Let’s start with one little sound.
Meet Phonics Bear Free to download on iPhone.