Hairy Phonics-1 Android

Hairy Phonics-1

Meet the Hairies! Learn the first phonics: sh, ch, th, ck, ff, ll, ss, zz, ng

Overview

Features & Capabilities

Hairy Phonics-1 is an educational Chrome extension designed to help children aged 4-6 develop phonemic awareness by introducing nine essential consonant digraphs: sh, ch, th, ck, ff, ll, ss, zz, ng. Building on the acclaimed Hairy Letters series, this app guides young learners through a structured and interactive sequence using phonic animations that associate sounds with actions, finger tracing exercises, and engaging games that blend phonemes into complete words.

Ideal for early readers and particularly beneficial for children with dyslexia, Hairy Phonics-1 enhances understanding of how phonemes affect word sounds. It offers a safe, ad-free learning environment with no in-app purchases. Users can also save their favorite Hairies and watch them dance, making learning fun and memorable. Positive reviews highlight its effectiveness and enjoyable gameplay, making it a trusted tool for foundational reading skills.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Nessy Learning
Downloads:
12,762 1
Rating:
3.83
(47)
Version:
2.1.3 Last updated: 2020-03-10
Creation date:
2014-11-19
Publisher country:
GB GB
Email:
ne*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
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Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-25
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Nessy Learning
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nessy.hairyphonics1us
Email:
ne*****@gmail.com
Website:
https://www.nessy.com/us

User Reviews

Users appreciate 'Hairy Phonics-1' for its engaging content, suitability for young children including those with autism, offline availability, and appealing characters. Children aged 4-5 find it easy to use independently. However, the app suffers from frequent crashes and glitches, limiting usability. Issues include non-functioning letter sounds and navigation problems. Users also request family library sharing support. Despite these issues, many express a desire to continue using the app and purchasing related products from the developer.
Pros
  • Engaging and suitable for young children, including those with autism.
  • Easy for kids around 4-5 years old to use independently.
  • Works offline after download, no internet required.
  • Features cute characters and an appealing game style for toddlers.
  • Parents and users are interested in purchasing related apps from the developer.
Cons
  • App frequently crashes or freezes, preventing use.
  • Multiple glitches, including issues with letter group sounds and navigation.
  • Limited functionality of some sounds (only 'sh' sounds working properly).
  • Lack of family library sharing feature requested by users.
Recent reviews
Great intro to phonics. My kindergartner loves it.
by Ma*****, 2023-01-14

My son is almost 5 years old with nonverbal Autism and he absolutely loves this app!
by St*****, 2022-03-20
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