# High frequency words

> Educational app for learning high-frequency English sight words. (iPhone/iPad app by Unit11.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/high-frequency-words/id585662655 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Unit11](https://appshunter.io/developer/461513620)
- Category: Education
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 75 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-12-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/high-frequency-words/id585662655/reviews.md

## What is High frequency words?

High frequency words, often known as ‘sight words’
introduces the 200 most common words used in the written English language.
Whilst some could be read phonetically, many of them are difficult or phonetic exceptions (e.g. ‘the’ and ‘her’ are difficult whereas ‘and’ is easy phonetically). They are often simply recognised by the child when reading because they occur so often. 

This App contains the most common words, in 20 lists with 10 words in each list.

There is a Learning section and a Practise section. To see which words are in any of the lists just click on the ‘?’ circle on the list.

In the Learning area the child can choose 1 list to learn at a time and learns those words using a ‘slideshow effect’ or using ‘tap and listen’. In tap and listen, the whole word list is shown and the user taps each word to hear it. 

In the practice area the child can select as many lists as they want, and a selection of those words will be used in whichever practice game they play.

As your child practices words they are added to their "My Words" list, which keeps a track of how well they know each word they've practiced.

Up to 8 player profiles can be created, each saving that child's progress individually.

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## Key features

- Learn 200 most common English words
- Learning section with slideshow/tap-listen
- Practice section with games
- Tracks words learned in 'My Words' list
- Supports up to 8 player profiles
- Organized into 20 lists of 10 words

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/high-frequency-words/id585662655/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great app

*2021-01-04*

As a parent and a teaching assistant this app is great for children to do independently and encourages the child to look at the whole word and is fun so the child will want to play it.

### 1/5 — Why have you changed it?!

*2016-09-10*

This used to be absolutely brilliant, the penguin run game was the best way for my daughter to learn to read...but now, instead of the different words to jump to, the penguin game displays awful miss-spellings of each word which are totally inappropriate and confusing when trying to learn the correct shape of a word. The app has become completely unusable and my daughter is totally dispondent now. Why oh why have you changed it!! Please, please put it back how it was :( :( there is no way of contacting the developer, all their website shows you is a map of cornwall, not even an address or email.

### 1/5 — Ok

*2015-02-05*

This would be an excellent app if the voice reading the words aloud didn't have an accent OR it was changeable.

### 1/5 — Please fix

*2014-02-19*

The sound does not work.

### 5/5 — Learning is fun!

*2013-12-18*

Brilliant app, my children have been enjoying the games while learning. 
Thank you for yet another fabulous app. A must for educators.

### 5/5 — An excellent classroom tool

*2013-07-24*

I work in KS2 and was looking for an app that could help a group of children in my class who struggle with reading and spelling. I wanted a fun app that they could use independently that would help them recognise and begin to spell their HF words. This app was able to provide this for my children. 

The app is simple enough for children to navigate and the games are fun and sustain children's attention.

I even found this useful for using with my EAL children. 

Definitely a worthy app on any primary class ipad.

## Frequently asked questions about High frequency words

### What is the learning methodology used by High Frequency Words?

High Frequency Words offers a 'slideshow effect' and 'tap and listen' modes in its learning section. The practice section allows users to select multiple lists for varied gameplay.

### How does High Frequency Words track a child's progress?

Words practiced by a child are automatically added to their 'My Words' list, which keeps a record of their proficiency with each word. This feature helps monitor individual learning progress.

### Can multiple children use High Frequency Words on the same device?

Yes, High Frequency Words supports up to 8 individual player profiles. Each profile saves a child's progress independently, allowing for personalized learning experiences.

### What is the age rating for High Frequency Words?

High Frequency Words is rated for ages 4 and up. This makes it suitable for young children just beginning their reading journey.

### What devices is High Frequency Words compatible with?

High Frequency Words is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for Apple mobile devices.

### How often is High Frequency Words updated?

The latest version of High Frequency Words is 2.0, last updated on February 9, 2021. This indicates a relatively infrequent update cycle.

### Does High Frequency Words have ads?

No, High Frequency Words does not contain advertisements. Users can engage with the learning content without interruptions.

### What is the price of High Frequency Words?

High Frequency Words is a paid application, priced at $1.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2021-02-09

- NEW My Words list: As your child practices words they are added to their "My Words" list, which keeps a track of how well they know each word they've practiced.
- NEW Player profiles: Up to 8 profiles can be created, each saving that child's progress individually.
- NEW Particle effects & animations bring more excitement to the game.
- Improved graphics.

### 1.3 — 2015-10-20

Now fully compatible with iOS 9.

### 1.2 — 2015-02-02

Now fully compatible with  iOS 8.

### 1.1 — 2013-03-30

Now featuring the top 200 high frequency words
Added 2 new  practise games

### 1.0 — 2012-12-19

No release notes.

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