LiteracyApps is a handy guide for parents from the National Literacy Trust. Get the most out of apps that help your young child learn language and communication skills.

The LiteracyApps Guide

Discover the very best apps to support your child's language and literacy development

Browse a huge selection of apps reviewed by independent experts

We've hand-picked the best apps that you can browse by age, learning area and best features.

Little Fox Animal Doctor

In this app children get to look after different animals with all sorts of ailments making them poorly. Children are given different scenes ... Read More >

Fonetti

Fonetti is a Listening Bookshop™, offering children a listening ear to help in the learning-to-read journey. It also allows adult carers to ... Read More >

Rounds: Parker Penguin

A great app to help children learn about the life of penguins through interactive story telling and games. Children are given the option to... Read More >

Hat Monkey

This app is written and illustrated by Chris Haughton, the highly acclaimed children's author. There is a bonus selection of his books withi... Read More >

Sago Mini Sound Box

This app acts as a virtual musical box of sounds. It introduces children to sound and music. Children can experiment with different sounds, ... Read More >

CBeebies Storytime

A wide range of free story books based on CBeebies characters. Available for parents to download, with new updates made regularly available.... Read More >