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by Mario Engel · 100% gratis

APPSTHRUM by Mario Engel. Apps from the dyslexia community, 100% free.
16apps on the App Store
3on Google Play
23playable in the browser
100%no subscriptions, no ads

App of the Day

A different app from our collection every day.

AFS5.com

Ten math games in one app: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, counting money and telling time. In ten languages, no account needed.

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In the stores · 16

Built to be used.

Legasthenie verstehen

A free EÖDL knowledge app for iPhone and iPad: 34 chapters, 170 questions, Ben read-aloud with word highlighting and an interactive study book. No ads or sign-up; works offline. Also available in your browser. Learning content and narration are in German.

3er

Three cards, one rule: compare color, shape, number and fill. Find matching triples with no timer or lost points, with hints and two game modes. Free for iPhone and iPad or right in your browser, in English or German.

ABCTHRUM

Solve riddles and arrange letters into hidden nouns: 404 German words from the Sichtwort app’s German Basic 1000 and 138 English words from Dolch/Fry lists. Four difficulty settings, saved preferences, portrait and landscape. Free on the App Store for iPhone and iPad.

CALCTHRUM

Five number fields, one final puzzle: find the sum or product in each field. Your five answers form the puzzle in the centre. Choose Plus, Times or Mixed and press Start. Available in your browser and as a free app for iPhone and iPad.

Fallthrum

Playfully through the four German cases: 686 nouns from worterarbeitung.com with read-aloud example sentences, five levels from case detective to case master, mistakes as learning steps. German only.

Linkthrum

Free line puzzle: connect matching colored dots and fill every cell. 100 levels, including 50 cube puzzles. Play in your browser with no ads or account.

Spoon Hero

What do I cook that's healthy for my child? 48 family recipes with photos, leftover kitchen, week plan and shopping list, on iPhone and in your browser.

Migo der Pirat

The ABC Island: 8 German alphabet learning games plus a treasure-chest knowledge map, fully voiced — from the German spelling program “Migo, der Pirat” (in German).

Slidethrum

Sliding puzzle game with 26 puzzles from schiebepuzzle.com: classic and gold numbers, letters, animals and Easter. Four sizes from 4 × 4 to 5 × 7, three levels, preview, moves and time, in German and English. Runs as a web app in any browser, offline too. Free on the App Store for iPhone and iPad; the Apple TV app is in testing.

On the web · 9

Right in the browser.

Herr Ober!

A Viennese waiters' textbook of 1899 to read and hear: blackletter or modern script, read-aloud with word highlighting, a word lens with explanations, 53 plates, 14 menus and a chapter on why a dyslexia association made this book. Runs as a web app in any browser – no installation, no account. Book text in German; the iPhone app is on its way.

Der Die Das Thrum

Der, die or das? Look up, practice and understand German articles — with colored syllables and picture anchors. No time pressure, no ads. The iPhone app is in review at Apple.

Arrowthrum

Arrow puzzle with one rule: tap the arrows with a clear path until the board is empty. Endless guaranteed-solvable boards in three difficulties, a daily challenge, paper and neon looks, best times and stats. Runs as a web app in any browser – no install, no account. The iPhone app is coming.

Firethrum

A fireplace for switching off: just watch, just listen, follow your thoughts. Nine scenes as seamless loops – four fireplaces and five Christmas themes – the crackling of the wood and, if you like, quiet music – fullscreen, no goal, no points. Runs as a web app in any browser, offline if you wish. The Apple TV app is in testing.

Grundrechnungsarten

Practice the four basic operations: 36 separate exercises by number range (up to 10, 20, 100, 1000) and times table, ten tasks per round, no time pressure. Made for primary school and for children with dyscalculia; published by the Austrian Dyslexia Association (EÖDL), with a guide and FAQ. Runs as a web app in any browser, can be added to the home screen and works offline. German only.

Mahjongthrum

Mahjong solitaire with the EÖDL tiles: they were developed by the Austrian Dyslexia Association (EÖDL) and show a number and its quantity on one tile. Plus wooden letters and flowers, four layouts with their own portrait and landscape versions, and every game can be solved. Runs as a web app in any browser, offline too. The iPhone, iPad and Apple TV apps are in testing.

Pairthrum

Memory game with 22 card sets from gedaechtnisspiel.com: animals, dinosaurs, space, letters, numbers and quantities, seasons and Christmas. Six to 32 cards, a preview phase, moves and time, in German and English. Runs as a web app in any browser, offline too. The iPhone, iPad and Apple TV apps are in testing.

TONETHRUM

Discover low and high tones and turn your own answers into a sound tower. Best with headphones; compare sessions, everything stays on your device. Runs as a web app in any browser, offline if you wish. The iPhone and iPad app is in testing.

EPA608TRAINING

Practice for the EPA Section 608 certification for air-conditioning and refrigeration technicians: 100 questions with explanations for Core and Types I, II and III, 100 flashcards and a study guide. English, Spanish and Ukrainian, offline after the first load; Android APK included.

In the works · 16

On the table.

MazeThrum coming soon

51 European countries drawn as ribbon mazes: trace the one white strand with a finger or an Apple Pencil until you reach the star on the capital. Every maze can be printed, too. For iPad.

Nailthrum in testing

Nail art inspiration: 166 nail designs by month, season, holiday and theme, a technique guide with brush know-how, favourites and collections. Fully offline. In the browser ↗

Sichtwort in testing

Practice sight reading: learn to recognize common words at a glance.

Lexi ABC in testing

Letter tracing for children aged 2 to 6, with the correct stroke order.

Suchthrum in testing

Spot the difference: two pictures stacked on top of each other, find the 10 differences — 250 illustrated pairs. For iPad.

Volty Battery in testing

Battery status at a glance, as an app and as a widget.

Schreibthrum in testing

Learning to write on the iPad: look at a word, listen to it and trace it with Apple Pencil or a finger – first with stroke-direction arrows and a dotted template, then step by step without. No account, no internet. For iPad.

Recipethrum in testing

Recipes that are easier to read: import from Safari, text or a photo, cook one step at a time and have it read aloud with word highlighting. Plus a pantry check and shopping list. Everything stays on your device.

Mein Lesebuch in testing

The 20 stories of the EÖDL reader as an app: picture story, audio version, text in book type and ten questions with answers each, plus a reading window. Free, no ads, offline. In German.

Mediendidaktik verstehen in testing

A free EÖDL introduction to instructional media: 32 original chapters, 160 learning questions and a media planning workshop, with read-aloud. For iPhone and iPad, offline, free and without ads. In German.

MEDIATHRUM in testing · web app live

Media literacy, ready for class: 44 lessons for grades 6 to 12 with video, worksheet (PDF), lesson plan and a glossary of 117 key terms. For teachers, media educators and instructional media specialists. Free, no ads. In German.

Dyskalkulie verstehen in testing

A free EÖDL introduction to dyscalculia for adults: 32 original chapters, 160 learning questions and a quantity workshop, with read-aloud. For iPhone and iPad, offline, free and without ads. In German.

Lerndidaktik verstehen in testing

A free EÖDL introduction to learning and educational support: 32 original chapters, 160 learning questions and a learning-plan workshop, with read-aloud. For iPhone and iPad, offline, free and without ads. In German.

Telethrum in testing

A teleprompter that records: your script runs right at the lens and follows your voice, records in up to 4K, then hands video, script, subtitles and markers to post-production. For iPhone and iPad.

Headlinethrum in testing

News on a map: headlines by country, state and town for Austria, Germany and the US, with your own places, time windows and sources. For iPhone and iPad.

Begleiter in testing

A voice-first everyday companion for older adults: one big microphone button, very large type and high contrast, plus family photos as conversation starters. For iPhone and iPad.

1x1-Meister planned

Practice the times tables, one row at a time.

My Philosophy

Easy to use, fun to use.

For almost 30 years I've worked with people who learn differently. Every app I build starts with one question:

“Can someone with dyslexia use this with ease and enjoy it?”

Mario EngelFounder of EÖDL, DVLD & American Dyslexia Association · Certified dyslexia trainer

What I Focus On

  • Accessible by Design

    Clear layouts, readable fonts and calm colors, built for people with dyslexia from the very first screen.

  • Learning Through Play

    Games like Wordthrum and Hivethrum train reading and spelling without feeling like homework.

  • Privacy First

    No tracking and no ads in children's apps. Your data stays yours.

  • One App, One Purpose

    Small, fast and focused. Each app does one thing and does it well.