Phonics Stars
Getting Started
Phonics Stars is simple to use. Open the app, select a lesson from Lesson 1-15 (available free), and choose one of our 6 games to practice phonics. As your child plays, their progress is automatically tracked in the Session History view. Once you're ready for more challenges, you can unlock Lessons 16-34 with a one-time in-app purchase.
Tracking Progress
Your child's progress is easy to follow. Open the Session History view to see a complete record of all games played, including the date, time, lesson, and stars earned. This gives you a clear picture of which lessons your child has been practicing and how they're performing. You can delete individual sessions or clear all history if needed—whatever works best for your family.
Understanding Your Lessons
Lessons 1-15 are free and cover foundational phonics skills including vowels and basic consonants. These lessons build a strong foundation for reading. When you're ready to continue, the paid unlock gives you access to Lessons 16-34, which introduce more consonants and advanced phonics patterns. Your child progresses naturally through the curriculum at their own pace.
Agreement to Terms
By downloading and using Phonics Stars ("the App"), you agree to comply with these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the App. These terms apply to all users of the App, including parents, guardians, and children.
License & Use
Phonics Stars is licensed to you for personal, non-commercial use only. You may download and install the App on your personal iOS device. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the App or its contents. Unauthorized use of the App is prohibited.
Age Appropriateness
Phonics Stars is designed as an educational tool for children learning to read. Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising their children's use of the App and ensuring it is appropriate for their child's age and educational level.
In-App Purchases
The App offers in-app purchases to unlock additional lesson content (Lessons 16-34). Lessons 10-15 are available free. In-app purchases are processed through Apple's App Store and are subject to Apple's terms and conditions. Once purchased, lesson access is stored locally on your device. Refunds for in-app purchases are handled by Apple and are subject to their refund policy.
Limitation of Liability
Phonics Stars is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any damages arising from your use of or inability to use the App.
Educational Content
While Phonics Stars provides educational content designed to support phonics learning, we do not guarantee specific learning outcomes. The App is intended to supplement, not replace, professional educational guidance. Parents should consult with educators if they have concerns about their child's reading development.
Device Requirements & Updates
Phonics Stars requires a compatible iOS device (iPad or iPhone). We recommend keeping your device updated with the latest iOS version to ensure optimal performance and security. We may release updates to the App periodically. Updates may be required to continue using the App.
Intellectual Property
All content in Phonics Stars, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of the App developers or their licensors and is protected by copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or transmit any content without explicit permission.
Termination
Your right to use Phonics Stars may be terminated if you violate these Terms of Use. Upon termination, you must cease using the App, though any data stored locally on your device will remain accessible to you until you delete it.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the App with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the App following changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us through the App Store or email us directly.
Overview
Phonics Stars ("the App") is an educational phonics learning application designed for iPad and iPhone. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our App.
Information We Collect
Phonics Stars stores all user data locally on your device only. We collect and store:
- Game Session History: Information about your game play sessions, including lesson name and lesson ID, game name played, stars earned and total possible stars, date and time of each session, and unique session identifiers
- In-App Purchase Status: Whether you have unlocked the full lesson collection through an in-app purchase
All this data is stored exclusively on your device using Apple's standard local storage mechanisms. We do not transmit this information to our servers or to any third party.
We do not collect, store, or have access to: personal identification information (names, emails, phone numbers, etc.), device identifiers or advertising identifiers, location data, usage analytics or behavior tracking, health or fitness information, contact information, or photos or media files.
In-App Purchases & Data Management
Phonics Stars uses StoreKit 2 for in-app purchases to unlock additional lesson content. The transaction is processed directly by Apple App Store, purchase verification occurs locally on your device, and we do not receive, store, or have access to any payment information. Your purchase status is stored locally on your device and verified through Apple's systems.
Since all data is stored locally on your device, the security of this information depends on your device's security settings. We recommend keeping your iOS device up to date with the latest security updates, using a passcode or Face ID/Touch ID to protect your device, and regularly backing up your device if you want to preserve your game session history.
You can clear all app data from Phonics Stars at any time by using the app's built-in clear history function (if available), deleting and reinstalling the app, or going to Settings > General > iPhone/iPad Storage > Phonics Stars > Delete App.
Privacy Practices
Phonics Stars is designed as an educational tool. If you are a parent or guardian of a child using this App, please be assured that we do not collect any personal information about children. All data remains on your device locally.
Phonics Stars uses only Apple's native frameworks (StoreKit) for in-app purchases. We do not use third-party analytics, advertising networks, or data collection services.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through the App Store.
Note: This app prioritizes your privacy by design. All user data remains on your device and is never shared with third parties.