# Rocket Speller PLUS

> Interactive phonics and spelling game for children to learn word formation. (iPhone/iPad app by Little Big Thinkers Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-speller-plus/id583255132 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Little Big Thinkers Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/492504692)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 2.56/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 72 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-12-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-speller-plus/id583255132/reviews.md

## What is Rocket Speller PLUS?

* Time To Play Mag: "an app that has set the standard for phonics and spelling apps for kids." 
* Kindertown: "one of the best phonics and spelling apps available" 
* The iMums: "Rocket Speller Plus has retained the features of the original app that made it so much fun for kids to play but what they have added turns it into a must-have app for younger children ..."
* Fun Educational Apps: "a great way to learn to spell words via a fun, intuitive and interactive interface."
* Appy Mall:"This truly is an app that will grow with your child."
* App Store feature: New & Noteworthy
* App Store feature: Education store front
* App Store feature: Apps for PreK and Elementary
* App Store feature: Apps to Kickstart Your School Year


Kids join Zip the alien on an out-of-this-world spelling adventure to build a new rocket ship. They'll spell words to help him fly to 3 different planets and collect the rocket pieces he needs. The game ends when they launch their fancy new rocket into space and steer it through a short star-collecting mini-game.

KEY FEATURES:
- Promotes recognition of letter names & sounds (including vowel and consonant blends) and demonstrates how these combine to form words
- Goes beyond standard phonics apps by grouping trickier letter blends (e.g. "ai" and "ph" so kids can learn to spell words like, "dolphin" and "stairs".
- 5 levels of difficulty engage children at different stages of development
- 450+ simple and complex words (including some Dolch words) 
- Simple, user-friendly interface
- Adaptive Assistance technology helps kids when they are struggling
- Customize the learning experience by selecting upper or lower case letters, letter names or phonics, difficulty level, and word theme category
- Highly motivating game play
- Develops awareness of left-to-right letter order
- 5 word categories: Creatures, Around the House, The Basics (numbers, colors, and shapes), Food, and All Words 
- Words are different every time you play

- Regional words are used for the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand (North American accent only)
- 1000's of possible rocket combinations 


GREAT FOR:
- Learning letter names and phonemes 
- Enhancing early vocabulary
- Fine motor skills development
- Classroom learning centres, home use, or in the car


LEVELS:
1: 3-6 letter words. Place letters in any order. Audible and visual hints.

2: 3-10 letter words. Order required. Audible and visual hints. 
3: 3-4 letter words. Order required. Audible hints. Adaptive assistance.
4: 5-6 letter words. Correct order required. Adaptive assistance only.
5: 7-10 letter words. Correct order required. Adaptive assistance only.

PRIVACY AND EXTERNAL LINKS

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This app:

- has a secure Grown-ups Area that contains relevant external links 
- tracks usage data using Flurry Analytics. All data is aggregated and completely anonymous. Understanding how the app is used helps us to improve the user experience. Please contact us and we’ll be happy to answer any questions. You may easily opt-out from participating by visiting www.flurry.com/resources/privacy.html.

- Has NO push notifications

- Has NO in-app purchases

- Has NO third party ads

- Has NO social media links



Little Big Thinkers is a member of Parents with Apps, a collaborative group of family-friendly developers seeking to promote quality apps for kids and families.

## Key features

- Phonics and spelling word formation
- Adaptive Assistance technology
- 5 difficulty levels
- 450+ words
- Customizable learning experience
- Motivating gameplay

## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-speller-plus/id583255132/reviews.md

### 5/5 — WHAT?

*2023-07-31*

Look! There’s a bug you need to fix! Do you wanna know what it is? Okay, I’ll tell you; when I press the parents button, the game crashes! It always does that with Wifi and without Wifi! Can you fix it?

### 2/5 — No update in 5 years? Keeps crashing…

*2021-12-28, version 1.8*

It now crashes every time you tap the parents icon.

### 3/5 — imperfect

*2018-08-08, version 1.8*

No verbs and adjectives.

### 1/5 — Please update

*2017-11-10, version 1.8*

App only works for one play, then crashes. Kids love the game, but quit/relaunch is tedious.

### 2/5 — Update needed

*2017-08-26, version 1.8*

Please update!!!

### 5/5 — Wonderful

*2017-07-19*

Both my girls have had a ball with Rocket Speller Plus. Wonderful in its intention, construction and with its intended audience. Thanks Little Big Thinkers!

### 1/5 — Crash

*2017-06-22, version 1.8*

The app does not work it's crashing every time o press play

### 5/5 — Fantastic phonics!

*2016-06-10*

I love the addition of pho is to this app. Makes it even better!

### 5/5 — Mmmm

*2014-12-28*

Kids love it

### 1/5 — Confusing

*2014-03-19*

Allows kids to place phonograms out of sequence. Also, pronounces some phonograms wrong.

## Frequently asked questions about Rocket Speller PLUS

### What is the main goal of Rocket Speller PLUS?

The main goal of Rocket Speller PLUS is to help children learn letter names, sounds, and how they combine to form words through an engaging space-themed adventure. Players spell words to collect pieces and build a rocket ship.

### How does Rocket Speller PLUS help children learn to spell?

Rocket Speller PLUS promotes recognition of letter names and sounds, including blends, and demonstrates how they form words. It groups trickier letter blends to help children spell more complex words, supported by a user-friendly interface.

### What age range is Rocket Speller PLUS suitable for?

Rocket Speller PLUS is suitable for children aged 4 and up, as indicated by its age rating. The app offers 5 levels of difficulty to engage children at different stages of development.

### Can Rocket Speller PLUS be customized for my child's learning needs?

Yes, Rocket Speller PLUS allows customization of the learning experience. You can select upper or lower case letters, letter names or phonics, difficulty level, and word theme category.

### Does Rocket Speller PLUS offer different levels of challenge?

Yes, Rocket Speller PLUS features 5 levels of difficulty. These levels progress from simple 3-6 letter words with hints to more complex 7-10 letter words requiring correct order and adaptive assistance.

### What kind of words does Rocket Speller PLUS teach?

Rocket Speller PLUS includes over 450 simple and complex words, some of which are Dolch words. The words are organized into 5 categories: Creatures, Around the House, The Basics, Food, and All Words.

### How often is Rocket Speller PLUS updated?

Rocket Speller PLUS was last updated on January 29, 2016, to version 1.8. The app was originally released on December 17, 2012.

### What is the price of Rocket Speller PLUS?

Rocket Speller PLUS is a paid app priced at $2.99. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2016-01-29

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Minor tweaks for iOS 9

### 1.7 — 2015-06-19

In some cases where device memory is low, animations happen instantly, which causes the game to be unplayable.To avoid this causing frustration, we are preventing the game from running in the background.

### 1.6 — 2014-07-29

Small changes to prepare for iOS 8

### 1.5 — 2014-04-18

Minor bug fixes to fixes crashes

### 1.4 — 2014-04-12

Minor bug fixes and enhancements

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