# Sight Word Games — Sight Words your way!

> Educational game app for K-3 students to learn and practice sight words. (iPhone/iPad app by This Reading Mama, LLC..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sight-word-games/id1151585389 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [This Reading Mama, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1169090181)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 2.87/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 37 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-09-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sight-word-games/id1151585389/reviews.md

## What is Sight Word Games?

While learning phonics is an important skill for beginning readers, sight words is another.

Why learn words by sight?
Simply put, there are some words (also called high frequency words) that appear so frequently in reading that we want our readers to know them automatically, by sight. Just the first 100 words of Fry’s word list make up nearly 50% of what we read. Wow!
Knowing these words automatically helps to increase fluency, which can also build comprehension and understanding.

Sight Word Lists
The two most commonly used word lists for sight words are the Dolch word lists and Fry’s word lists. This Reading Mama has combined the two lists. They can be printed off for free on her blog (see link below).

Sight Word Games App
You can find lots of sight word apps, Sight Word Games stands out because you can choose the sight words your learner works on! The games included reinforce reading and spelling of sight words. The games are fun and engaging for learners K-3rd grades.

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More Resources You May Enjoy:

Sight Words: When They Just Don’t “Stick”- http://thisreadingmama.com/sight-words-when-they-just-dont-stick/

Phonics or Sight Words: Learning to Read- http://thisreadingmama.com/phonics-or-sight-words/

Printable Sight Word Lists- 
http://thisreadingmama.com/sight-words-list-dolch-fry/

Sight Word Chants- 
http://thisreadingmama.com/24-animal-sight-word-chants/

Spelling Games and Activities ebook- http://thisreadingmama.com/you-can-make-spelling-fun/

## Key features

- Customizable sight word lists
- Reinforces reading and spelling
- Engaging games for K-3 learners
- Focuses on fluency and comprehension
- No ads or in-app purchases

## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sight-word-games/id1151585389/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Works great!

*2024-01-22*

For those complaining about no sound. Either they fixed the bug or your phone was on vibrate. Make sure your phone volume is on and it works great!

This has been great as extra practice for my kindergartener who struggles with sight words. I love that we can customize his list of words each time he has a new list come home from school.

### 1/5 — Horrible!

*2020-10-08*

I loved the idea of being able to customize a word list.  However, it is COMPLETELY USELESS without sound.  The sound worked on one occasion and now won’t work on any of my devices.  There’s absolutely no way to contact anyone for support with this issue.  Such a waste of money!

### 1/5 — No sound

*2020-03-29*

There is no sound on the app. I purchased this app and another one of your apps after getting an email saying they were $0.99 through today, March 29. Neither have sound and they were not the price advertised. I would like a refund, please.

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2019-11-13*

I was really excited about this app. It worked well for a couple days and then the sound stopped working. Every other app on my phone is working with sound so it’s definitely just the app. I even tried deleting and reloading. I’m having trouble finding any support other than a redirect to the personal blog.

### 1/5 — No Sound-No Support

*2019-07-02*

Just purchased this app, but the sound doesn’t work. And, yes, the audio on my phone is on and working. No way to contact developer or trouble shoot issue. Additionally, the app is difficult to navigate; it’s just poorly designed. Unfortunately, because the audio doesn’t work I can’t give any insights as to the efficacy of the learning exercises or games. I’d like my money back.

### 5/5 — 👍

*2019-05-05*

I like that you can customize the sight word list for the specific words my daughter needs to practice.

### 5/5 — Great game!

*2019-05-03*

I love that I can pick the words they study!! And they love playing the games!

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2019-04-27*

My students like the app and can't wait to use it during literacy group.

### 4/5 — Grandchil

*2019-04-26*

I have 10 young grandchildren and I bought this app for them.  They have enjoyed it so much.  They had a tough time learning to maneuver through it in the beginning but once they got it they were very independent.

### 2/5 — Disappointed

*2019-01-06*

I was excited to find a sight word app that allowed me to choose the words to work on, but after purchasing and playing the games with my daughter I realized that it wasn’t suitable for her.  She struggles with spelling sight words in the correct order. A few of the games, such as the hangman game, praises her for getting the letters right even when it is in the wrong order. Further, I  thought the last game, the sling shot game, was too hard for my 6 year old. It involved trying to hit moving targets with letters on them to spell the word. It was actually pretty hard to do. This game also doesn’t reinforce spelling in the correct order.

## Frequently asked questions about Sight Word Games

### What age range is Sight Word Games designed for?

Sight Word Games is designed for learners in grades K-3, with an age rating of 4+. This makes it suitable for young children beginning their reading journey.

### How does Sight Word Games help children learn sight words?

The app uses fun and engaging games that reinforce both the reading and spelling of sight words. It allows users to choose specific sight words to focus on, tailoring the learning experience.

### Is Sight Word Games free to download and use?

No, Sight Word Games is a paid application. It is available for purchase at $3.99 and does not contain any ads or in-app purchases, ensuring a distraction-free learning environment.

### What learning lists does Sight Word Games use?

Sight Word Games combines words from both the Dolch and Fry word lists, which are commonly used for teaching sight words. This provides a comprehensive set of high-frequency words for learners.

### Can I use Sight Word Games offline?

The provided information does not specify offline capabilities. However, as it is a game-based learning app, it is likely designed to be playable without a constant internet connection once downloaded.

### How often is Sight Word Games updated?

The app was last updated on April 23, 2019, to version 3.0. While updates are not frequent, the core functionality of learning sight words remains consistent.

### What devices are compatible with Sight Word Games?

Sight Word Games is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. This allows for learning on a variety of Apple mobile devices.

### What is the user sentiment for Sight Word Games?

The app has an average rating of 2.9 stars from 15 ratings. This suggests a mixed user reception, with some users finding it effective while others may have encountered issues or had different expectations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2019-04-23

· New look and feel for Spell & Trace activity
· New Cloud Share feature - password reset!
· Eliminated device rotation for games

### 2.0 — 2018-04-30

Three Major Revisions: 

1 - More sight words have been included. All high frequency words are included from Fry's 100-300 words and Dolch PP-3rd grade words! 
2 - It's even easier to select sight words for users with all the sight words listed in alphabetical order. 
3 - You now have the ability to sync data from your device to your learners' devices, saving you tons of time!

Of course, same great games as before :)

### 1.4 — 2017-06-24

Maintenance Release

### 1.3 — 2017-01-16

Maintenance release.

### 1.2 — 2017-01-08

Corrected an issue with Avatar images.

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