About Sweet Phonics
Sweet Phonics is a phonics app for iPhone and iPad that teaches children ages 3-8 to read, from first letter sounds to reading stories on their own, in 101 systematic phonics lessons.
It teaches the sounds letters make, how to blend them into words, and how to read stories built only from what a child has already learned. No guessing from pictures and no memorized sight-reading.
What Sweet Phonics does
A 101-lesson phonics curriculum
Sweet Phonics takes children from their first letter sounds to reading long words like "hippopotamus" in 101 lessons spanning kindergarten through 2nd grade. Each lesson takes 12-15 minutes and holds about 15 short activities, so even a 3-year-old can finish one and make real progress.
Story Mode: 91 decodable stories, read out loud
Story Mode is a shelf of 91 decodable stories where every word uses only sounds the child has already learned. Your child reads out loud while the app listens word by word, and a missed word gets a slide-and-sound breakdown so they decode it themselves instead of being told the answer.
Spelling Mode: Fry's 1,000 words
Spelling Mode covers Fry's 1,000 most common English words across 10 levels. Children build each word from letter tiles, then spell it from memory, and a word only counts as mastered when they get it right cold on a later day.
Placement test and free Reading Level Check
Every new child profile starts with a short placement test, so a child who already knows some phonics starts where they are instead of at lesson 1. Parents can also run the free 5-minute Reading Level Check on this website before downloading anything.
One subscription for up to 3 children
Each subscription covers up to 3 child profiles, and each child keeps their own progress. Parents can sign in at sweetphonics.com to see which lesson and activity each child is on.
Not sure where your child is? Take the free Reading Level Check →
What makes Sweet Phonics different
Your child reads out loud, and the app checks every word
In Story Mode, Sweet Phonics listens as your child reads each decodable story aloud and checks it word by word, stepping in with a sound-by-sound breakdown when a word is missed. Reading.com describes itself as designed for a parent and child to use together, with scripted lessons the parent leads. Sweet Phonics lessons are built so a child can work through them independently.
A reading curriculum, not an everything app
ABCmouse spans reading, math, science, art, and music across more than 13,000 activities, Reading Eggs' family plans bundle reading with Mathseeds math, and the Hooked on Phonics app also covers math. Sweet Phonics does one thing: a 101-lesson phonics sequence that takes a child from letter sounds to reading 2nd-grade stories.
Decoding, never guessing
Every lesson and story uses only sounds your child has already been taught, so there are no picture clues to guess from. The method is systematic synthetic phonics, which the National Reading Panel (2000) identified as the most effective way to teach reading and which has been the mandated approach in UK primary schools since 2007, following the Rose Review. The curriculum follows structured literacy principles grounded in the Orton-Gillingham approach.
Priced like an app, not a tutor
Sweet Phonics costs $69.99 a year or $11.99 a month. As of September 2026, Mentava's coached reading program lists at $500 a month, and Reading Eggs' family plan, which includes math, is $99.99 a year.
No ads, and privacy built for kids
The app shows no advertising of any kind and uses no third-party analytics that profile children. It complies with COPPA and is listed in Apple's "Made for Kids" category, and every purchase needs a parent's Apple ID.
Who uses Sweet Phonics
- Parents of 3- to 5-year-olds who are ready to learn letter sounds.
- Parents of kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade children who want systematic phonics at home.
- Homeschooling families who need a complete, sequenced reading curriculum.
- Parents whose child seems to "read" but is really memorizing books or guessing from pictures.
- Families who want structured reading instruction without paying for a tutor or a coached program.
The team behind Sweet Phonics
Sweet Phonics was started by parents. It began when a founder's son “read” a favorite book perfectly, until someone covered the picture and the words disappeared. He had memorized it, because nobody had shown him how to sound a word out.
We looked for an app that taught sounds first and never let a child guess, and couldn't find one. So we built it: development began in December 2025, and Sweet Phonics launched on the App Store in 2026.
Sweet Phonics is developed and operated by M75 LLC, and you can find us on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
How Sweet Phonics works
- Start a 7-day free trial. Download Sweet Phonics from the App Store and subscribe through Apple. Cancel before day 7 and you are not charged.
- Take the placement test. Each new child profile begins with a short placement test that picks their starting lesson.
- Do one lesson a day. Lessons take 12-15 minutes and are designed so your child can do them independently, though sitting with them helps them learn faster.
- Check progress. Sign in at sweetphonics.com to see where each child is in the curriculum.
- Get help by email. Write to support@sweetphonics.com and the people who build the app will read it. See the support page for common fixes.
- Cancel anytime. Manage or cancel your subscription in your iPhone or iPad Settings under your name, then Subscriptions. There is no long-term contract.
Key facts
| Company Name | Sweet Phonics (developed and operated by M75 LLC) |
|---|---|
| Type | Learn-to-read phonics app for children |
| Founded | 2026 |
| Website | sweetphonics.com |
| Core Offering | 101-lesson systematic phonics curriculum, from letter sounds to reading stories |
| Ages and Grades | Ages 3-8; kindergarten through 2nd grade |
| Method | Systematic synthetic phonics and structured literacy, grounded in the Orton-Gillingham approach |
| Platforms | iPhone and iPad (iPad recommended); Android not yet available |
| Pricing | $11.99/month or $69.99/year, with a 7-day free trial |
| Contract Terms | Monthly or annual subscription billed through the App Store; cancel anytime, no long-term contract |
| Features | 101 phonics lessons, Story Mode (91 decodable stories read aloud), Spelling Mode (Fry's 1,000 words), placement test, up to 3 child profiles |
| Privacy | No advertising of any kind; COPPA compliant; listed in Apple's "Made for Kids" category |
| Communication | support@sweetphonics.com |
| Competitors | Reading.com, Hooked on Phonics, Reading Eggs, ABCmouse, Mentava |
| Social | YouTube, TikTok, Instagram |
Frequently asked questions
Who makes Sweet Phonics?
Sweet Phonics is made by M75 LLC, a small company started by parents who couldn't find a reading app that taught sounds first. The app launched on the App Store in 2026.
Is Sweet Phonics based on the science of reading?
Yes. Sweet Phonics teaches systematic synthetic phonics, the approach the National Reading Panel (2000) found most effective, following structured literacy principles grounded in the Orton-Gillingham approach. Children learn letter sounds, blend them into words, and read text built only from sounds they have already been taught.
How is Sweet Phonics different from Reading.com, Reading Eggs, or ABCmouse?
Reading.com is designed for a parent to lead each scripted lesson, while Sweet Phonics lessons are self-guided and the app listens as your child reads stories aloud. ABCmouse and Reading Eggs' family plans cover several subjects, including math. Sweet Phonics focuses only on reading, with a 101-lesson phonics sequence from first letter sounds to 2nd-grade stories.
Does Sweet Phonics show ads or sell my child's data?
No. The app shows no advertising of any kind, uses no third-party analytics that profile children, and never sells children's information. It complies with COPPA and is listed in Apple's "Made for Kids" category.
Is Sweet Phonics available on Android?
Not yet. Sweet Phonics is available on iPhone and iPad, and we recommend an iPad for the best learning experience.
How much does Sweet Phonics cost?
Sweet Phonics costs $11.99/month or $69.99/year, and both plans start with a 7-day free trial. One subscription covers up to 3 children, and you can cancel anytime in your App Store settings.
How do I contact the Sweet Phonics team?
Email support@sweetphonics.com. Messages are read by the people who build the app, and account or data deletion requests are handled within 30 days.
More questions about lessons and devices are on the full FAQ page.
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