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.

Shiny Circus

Children follow the adventures of Charlie and his friends moving around the circus. A lot of different concepts are introduced in this app, ... Read More >

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 >

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 >

Learning Time with Timmy

Created to support older children with English as an additional language to learn English and younger users learning English. Children are r... Read More >

Puppet Pals

This app comes in a free or 'directors cut' version. In the free version children can choose from 8 characters and three backdrops. They are... Read More >