# Howie Word Monster Lite

> Phonics-based word building and vowel games for early readers. (iPhone/iPad app by Jariya Tuantranont.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howie-word-monster-lite/id458259047 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jariya Tuantranont](https://appshunter.io/developer/404509814)
- Category: Education, Games, Family
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 218 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2011-08-31
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howie-word-monster-lite/id458259047/reviews.md

## What is Howie Word Monster Lite?

Howie Word Monster Lite includes word building game and vowel finding game to help build your child's reading and writing skills.  Learning to build words by sounding them out adds to a strong foundation in reading for beginning readers.  All of the app’s 80 words can be sounded out using common phonics rules grouped by Short Vowel, Long Vowel, Bossy R's and other Vowel Team words.  In word building game, your child will choose the beginning sound and rhyme to build a word.  Each correctly built word will feed Howie a macaron.

Learning vowels helps your child to distinguish distinct words such as fan fin fine fun, and recognize those words easily.  This app is useful not only for reading but spelling and writing also.  It uses phonics to help your child learn new words by putting sounds together to make words (like /b/ /a/ /t/ bat).  So your child will be able to read and write words correctly without memorizing.  In vowel finding game, your child will find the missing vowel in the word.  Each correct word will feed Howie a hotdog.  

Howie Word Monster Lite also includes a progress report (play history with game details) for a parent and teacher to track their child’s performance.  This is a great app to improve your child's reading abilities and memorizing new words in a fun and interactive environment. 

**In the full version, your child will learn more words (up to 1,110 words) and the additional setup options are included to control the level of word difficulty and customize the number of questions to match your child.  

**All words have been recorded by professional voice talent.
*** If you have any questions or problems related to our app, please email us at playsmart.kids@gmail.com. We are willing to assist you.

## Key features

- Word building game
- Vowel finding game
- Phonics-based learning
- Progress tracking
- Professional voice talent
- Interactive learning environment

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Find Vowels Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Build Words Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howie-word-monster-lite/id458259047/reviews.md

### 2/5 — I thought it would be fun and a actual challenge on level 5

*2013-08-10, version 4.1*

This is like for toddlers it isn't for at least 3 & under and also still it is great for that age so next time you get a app you should read these OK

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2013-03-01, version 4.1*

I use this with my 1st grade reading tutorial students and they love it. I also have the Hotdog and Pizza versions. Love them all!

### 5/5 — Love Howie

*2013-01-16, version 4.1*

Great app. Howie reminds me of Cookie Monster in his own way. Before he started inhaling celery. I'm pretty sure he's a bit smarter though.

### 5/5 — Awesome next step

*2012-08-21, version 4.1*

My 3 year old has the basic letters and sounds down, but wasn't very interested in combination sounds. This is a really great app for that. I love the levels and that it tracks her progress. Also I love how much you offer in this lite version. It really gave us a chance to see the results so now I'm going to happily get the paid version!

## Frequently asked questions about Howie Word Monster Lite

### What age is Howie Word Monster Lite suitable for?

Howie Word Monster Lite is suitable for children aged 4 and up. The app is designed to help beginning readers develop foundational reading and writing skills.

### How does Howie Word Monster Lite teach reading?

Howie Word Monster Lite uses phonics to teach children how to build words by sounding them out and to recognize vowels. This method helps children learn to read and write words correctly without rote memorization.

### What kind of games are included in Howie Word Monster Lite?

The app features a word building game where children combine sounds and rhymes to form words, and a vowel finding game to help distinguish similar-sounding words. Both games are designed to be fun and interactive.

### Can parents track their child's progress with Howie Word Monster Lite?

Yes, Howie Word Monster Lite includes a progress report that provides play history and game details. This feature allows parents and teachers to monitor a child's performance and learning.

### What is the rating of Howie Word Monster Lite?

Howie Word Monster Lite has a rating of 3.6 stars based on 5 user ratings.

### What devices does Howie Word Monster Lite support?

Howie Word Monster Lite is supported on iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Apple Watch devices.

### When was Howie Word Monster Lite last updated?

The latest version of Howie Word Monster Lite, version 6.2, was last updated on June 23, 2020.

### Does Howie Word Monster Lite have ads?

The provided data does not specify whether Howie Word Monster Lite contains advertisements. However, it is available for free and does not mention in-app purchases.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 6.2 — 2020-06-23

Update app to support newer iOS versions (9 and higher)

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