Hairy Phonics 1, developed by Nessy Learning Limited, is an award-winning app that helps children develop phonemic awareness by introducing the nine most common consonant digraphs. This app is designed for 4-6 year olds and is particularly useful for those with dyslexia. Hairy Phonics 1 is a strictly educational app with no in-app purchases.

The app guides children through a structured sequence of learning and includes phonic animations that link an action with the sound. Children can trace the letters with their finger and play games to blend the phonemes into a whole word and improve understanding. They can sound out words and understand how the phoneme changes the sound of the word. Additionally, children can save all the Hairies and see them dance, adding an element of fun to the learning process.