# Eggy 250 — A fun way to learn sight words > Educational game for children to learn 250 common sight words. (iPhone/iPad app by Blake eLearning.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eggy-250/id530378338 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Blake eLearning](https://appshunter.io/developer/530378341) - Category: Education, Games - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 2.60/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 64 MB - Languages: Russian, Vietnamese, American English, Dutch, Greek, Danish, Hebrew, Indonesian, European Spanish, Italian and 15 more - Released: 2012-06-01 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eggy-250/id530378338/reviews.md ## What is Eggy 250? Eggy Words 250 is an application designed to help children recognise and learn sight words. Sight words are words that readers should know automatically “at sight”, such as he, the, was and where. This app covers the first 250 sight words using a fun and motivating game to keep kids learning. Learning to read is an important milestone in every child’s life. Knowing these sight words makes fluent reading easier, which lets the brain focus on the real enjoyment of reading – comprehension – understanding and enjoying what you read. Eggs Words 250 is brought to you by the team behind the popular educational website Reading Eggs. Developed by educators with more than 20 years experience, the program comes highly recommended by parents and teachers worldwide. Key features: - 10 levels with 25 words in each, making a total of 250 sight words. - First 4 levels are unlocked - Fun and motivating game suitable for children aged 3+ years - Most common, highest frequency words are introduced first - Multisensory approach - combining voice and written words - Choice of accents – Australia, English, United States - Flying eggs with the correct word to be swiped - 3 lives per level - Lives are lost when bad eggs, distractions and wrong words are swiped - Mini eggs provide extra lives - Jigsaw eggs build a surprise jigsaw - The word is spelt at the end of each lesson - Egg ratings to be earned for every level - Egg critters with unique animations hatch at the end of a level - Bonus level with 100 golden eggs - Trophies earned for completing 25 levels ## Key features - 250 sight words across 10 levels - Fun and motivating game for ages 3+ - Multisensory approach (voice and text) - Choice of accents (Australia, English, US) - Interactive gameplay with swiping and mini-games - Rewards and unlockable content ## Recent user reviews (10 of 29) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eggy-250/id530378338/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Doesn't work!! *2017-08-11* Doesn't open, only flashes "100% loading". Do not buy. Disappointed. ### 1/5 — App not working *2016-11-03* I was happy when my 5 year old took to the free version of Reading Eggs. I paid today for the full app and it won't even open. Needless to say I am out $2 and I have a disappointed kiddo. Don't waste your money. ### 1/5 — DON'T PURCHASE *2016-05-30* The App will not open, just an error message. Do not purchase. ### 1/5 — Worst *2014-12-27* I just bought this apps but I couldn't open at all, waste of money !!! ### 2/5 — Could be so much better! *2014-12-23* This game could be so much better than it is. My 5 year old's school recommended the website, so I thought we'd try the apps. The game is too slow, then too fast. The word you are looking for appears too infrequently and it becomes boring. As a result it wasn't long before my son discovered it's more fun to lose. The comedy consequences to getting it wrong are far more rewarding than riding out the boredom of waiting 20 seconds for the right word to appear. The app tells the child to "swipe" the egg, which often results in hitting another wrong egg at the same time. It's better to just tap. Once you reach 15 words, the game speeds up and the eggs get smaller. On an iPhone screen this doesn't work well. The eggs move far too fast and the writing is hard to read on the patterned eggs. The game has potential, but the instructions need to be clearer, the word frequency needs improvement and why doesn't it link to your website account so you can track child's progress? ### 4/5 — Pretty good *2014-01-26* My son is 7 and likes this game, but it's not his favorite. This game has the student tap the chosen word they are learning printed on colored Easter eggs that leap and fall across the screen. "Obstacles" are in the form of words the child isn't looking for, rotten eggs, frying pans, pigs, etc. If they click the wrong egg or object, they lose one "life" (a green smiley face in the upper right hand corner). They can earn extra "lives" if they click on an egg imprinted with smiley faces. As the level progresses, the eggs come faster and some are smaller. After successfully completing a level choosing the chosen word, the next level has the child spelling the same word from letters on Easter eggs delivered in the same way with the same obstacles. Letters must be chosen in the correct order, of course, and the letters are displayed after being chosen on the bottom of the screen. This helps reinforce both the reading and the spelling of the sight word. This is a great way for a child to learn to read sight words. The only downside I see is that although there are 3 different menu options for the child, they all play exactly the same game, although there are different sight words available on level one of each game. We are homeschoolers and use this company's program, Reading Eggs. This app is a fun way to sometimes back up what he learns on Reading Eggs. ### 1/5 — Not working for iOS 7 *2013-10-12* Had used eggy 100 and decided to buy eggy 250 but doesn't load on ios7. Pls fix or refund money ### 4/5 — Won't load *2013-10-12* Why has this app stopped loading? Have deleted and reloaded and still not working. Great app though ### 1/5 — Doesn't work *2013-10-09* App hangs. Black screen after title loading page. Not good for any app, especially a paid for one. ### 1/5 — Eggy 250 *2013-10-05* I want my money back. Downloaded it twice but it doesn't even open. Please refund me guys. ## Frequently asked questions about Eggy 250 ### What is Eggy 250? Eggy 250 is an educational application designed to help children recognize and learn the first 250 most common sight words. It uses a fun and motivating game format to make the learning process engaging for young readers. ### How does Eggy 250 teach sight words? The app employs a multisensory approach, combining voice and written words. Children interact with flying eggs displaying words, swiping the correct ones while avoiding distractions. The game includes 10 levels with 25 words each, introducing the most frequent words first. ### Is Eggy 250 free to use? Yes, the application is free to download and use. The first four levels are unlocked by default, providing immediate access to learning content. ### What age group is Eggy 250 suitable for? Eggy 250 is designed for children aged 3 years and older. The game's mechanics and content are tailored to be fun and accessible for preschoolers and early elementary school students. ### What are sight words and why are they important? Sight words are words that readers should recognize instantly without having to sound them out. Knowing these words automatically makes reading more fluent, allowing children to focus on comprehension and the enjoyment of reading. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4.1 — 2021-06-22 Updated to support latest iPhone devices. Some under-the-hood optimisations to improve security and performance. ### 1.3.0 — 2017-09-19 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Update to work with 64-bit. ### 1.2 — 2013-10-16 Updated for iOS7 compatibility. ### 1.1 — 2012-07-05 We have added a speed option to the settings page. You can now change the speed to match your child's skill level. 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