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 Red Riding Hood

Another great storybook app from developers Nosy Crow. This story extends on the fairy-tale, allowing children to explore different interact... Read More >

Fiete – Choice

This app definitely will work best when sharing with others and adults, with good opportunities available for children to work together to c... Read More >

Bizzibrains I Imagine

An interactive storybook which allows you to input your child's/parent's photo on to the main characters. The child can then choos... Read More >

I Love My Dad

A very sweet storybook app which reinforces the positive role of fathers. Words are highlighted as they are read, supporting word recognitio... Read More >

Little Fox Music Box

Beautifully animated and interactive app for traditional nursery rhymes. The app allows children and parents to record themselves singing al... Read More >

Tale of Tales

This app has over 2000 story possibilities for children to chop and change as they go along. Children choose different colour options, which... Read More >