Jolly Phonics – Learn to Read
Jolly Phonics – Learn to Read is made and published by Jolly Learning. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Jolly Learning. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Jolly Learning and are shown as published on Google Play.
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EstablishedPopularLoved by users- Rating on Google Play
- 4.68
- 100,732 ratings
- Installs
- 7.6 million
- Last updated
- November 10, 2026
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 76.6 MB
Jolly Phonics – Learn to Read is popular, with 7.6 million installs. Users love it: 4.7 stars from 100,732 ratings.
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By Jolly Learning, from Google Play“Teach Your Children to Read and Write with Jolly Phonics!”
Description by Jolly Learning Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
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 bring phonics learning to life!
Key Features That Make Learning Easy and Fun:
1. Explore All 42 Letter Sounds: Go beyond ABC with free songs and audio to help kids learn every sound.
2. Learn to Read: Build phonemic awareness with our interactive learning tools such as flashcards, wordbank and action images to enhance and support every lesson.
3. Learn to Write: Develop strong handwriting skills with step-by-step visual animations.
4. Learning Games: Learn to read and write with fun phonics learning games that reinforce kids' learning.
5. Progress Tracking: Built-in assessments to monitor children's progress and celebrate achievements.
Who Is Jolly Phonics For?
1. Kids: From preschoolers learning their first words and ABC, to confident young readers building their phonics skills.
2. Parents: Support your children's early reading, writing, and spelling journey at home with our guided lessons.
3. Teachers: A valuable classroom resource for phonics instruction.
Start Your Kids' Phonics Journey Today!
Join the millions of families and educators who have embraced the Jolly Phonics programme of learning for confident readers and writers. Whether at home or in the classroom, this app makes literacy learning simple, effective and enjoyable!
Why Phonics Instead of ABC?
1. Phonics focuses on letter-sound relationships and how sounds (phonemes) make up words. It teaches kids the valuable skill of decoding, which is essential for reading and spelling fluency.
2. ABC refers to learning letters and their names rather than their sounds. Knowing the alphabet may be a precursor to phonics but doesn't directly teach reading skills.
Learning Beyond ABC!
Jolly Phonics doesn't stop at just ABC or phonemic awareness. The app offers:
1. Advanced learning strategies
2. Comprehensive handwriting exercises
3. Fun learning games designed for children to reinforce spelling and letter sounds knowledge
Start Your Kids' Phonics Journey Today!
Join the millions of families and educators who have embraced the Jolly Phonics programme of learning for confident readers and writers. Whether at home or in the classroom, with our structured lessons, interactive tools, and a focus on foundational phonemic awareness, your kids will learn to read, write and spell confidently.
Download now and see how Jolly Phonics can transform your children's literacy learning!
Recent changes:
- [Improvement] New, improved lessons content
- [New feature] Home Practice support
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 24
- App size
- 76.6 MB
- Needs Android
- 6.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Jolly Phonics – Learn to Read
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 7.2.0
- Launched
- March 2016
- Nov 10, 2026UpdateVersion 7.2.0
- Aug 11, 2026UpdateVersion 7.1.6
- Jul 17, 2026UpdateVersion 7.1.5
- May 30, 2025UpdateVersion 7.0.7
- May 19, 2025UpdateVersion 7.0.6
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 77 thousand
- Per day
- 2.6 thousand
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 5+ million
- Launched
- March 2016
Installs over time
Jolly Phonics – Learn to Read has been installed 7.6 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 2.6 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #168
- Chart
- Top Free
- Education
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
Google Play Rankings for Jolly Phonics – Learn to Read
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 168 | Saudi Arabia | Education | Top Free |
| 185 | United Kingdom | Education | Top Free |
Ranking history in Saudi Arabia
About the app and developer
About Jolly Phonics – Learn to Read
Jolly Phonics – Learn to Read is an education app developed by Jolly Learning.
Install Statistics
Jolly Phonics – Learn to Read has been installed 7.6 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 77 thousand times.
User Ratings
Jolly Phonics – Learn to Read is rated 4.68 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 100 thousand ratings.
App Information
Jolly Phonics – Learn to Read is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 76.57 MB. The latest version available is 7.2.0. The last update was on November 10, 2026.
Technical Requirements
Jolly Phonics – Learn to Read requires Android 6.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since March 2016.
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