# SightWordsPlay with flashcards

> Flashcards for early reading, spelling, and word recognition. (iPhone/iPad app by eFlashApps, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sightwordsplay-with-flashcards/id503851561 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [eFlashApps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/378668745)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 124 App Store ratings · 89 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-02-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sightwordsplay-with-flashcards/id503851561/reviews.md

## What is SightWordsPlay with flashcards?

Sight Words Flash Cards is designed to develop pre-reading skills such as recognizing common words by sight and sound. 

Parents, teachers, schools and educational institutions worldwide use this app to enhance early reading, spelling and word recognition skills. Sight Words Flash Cards are divided into 4 categories: Pre-primary, kindergarten, 1st grade &  2nd grade.  Each grade has an accompanying Question Mode to test and enhance reading skills.

Repetition is the key to learning! By simply clicking on the flag button provided in each flashcard, kids or parents can add difficult words to the practice list for revision at a later time.

In-app purchase available to upgrade the app to make it Ad-free.

## Key features

- Sight word recognition
- Sound association
- Grade-level categories (Pre-primary, K, 1st, 2nd)
- Question Mode for testing
- Customizable practice list
- Ad-free upgrade option

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sight Words Flash Cards Ad Free | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of SightWordsPlay with flashcards?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and easy-to-use interface
- 🎓 Effective for teaching sight words
- 🔊 Clear voice pronunciation
- 📚 Multiple difficulty levels for differentiation
- 🎯 Engaging for young learners
- 💰 Free version available
- 🎨 Non-distracting, minimal design
- 🔄 Repetition-based learning approach
- ⚙️ Customizable word lists
- 🎮 Question/quiz mode for testing

**Cons**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🚫 Inappropriate ads for children (adult content)
- 🐛 App freezes on loading/title screen
- 🔊 Sound functionality frequently broken
- ❌ Question mode asks for words not displayed
- 🎨 Poor font choices confuse letter recognition
- ⚠️ Ads placed where children tap buttons
- 🔗 Ads auto-launch app store without clicking
- 😴 Boring, austere visual design
- ⏱️ Voice speaks word immediately without delay
- 🔤 Lowercase 'i' instead of uppercase 'I'
- 📉 Limited word selection in free version
- 🔧 Poor customer support
- 💳 Paid version doesn't remove ads

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App stuck on loading screen or title screen
- Intro animation loops infinitely
- Sound not working across multiple iOS versions
- Question mode displays incorrect words
- Bottom right card in question mode never changes
- App crashes after second use
- Random crashes even in paid version
- Ads pop up without user interaction
- Ads cause app to exit to App Store unexpectedly
- Voice functionality inconsistent or missing

**Most requested features**

- Delayed voice option to let children read first
- Repeat button to hear word again
- Auto-play feature without manual tapping
- Progress tracking and performance analytics
- List view of all sight words in each category
- More high-frequency words
- Better graphics and engaging visuals
- Multi-user profile support
- Flag words for follow-up practice
- Capitalized 'I' in sight word lists

## Recent user reviews (10 of 89)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sightwordsplay-with-flashcards/id503851561/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Ads

*2022-01-31, version 2.3*

Ads are something else with this app. Obviously a common theme here.

### 1/5 — Didn’t load past the title screen

*2020-08-24, version 2.3*

Just kept showing title screen

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2020-03-14, version 2.3*

The app immediately got stuck on the loading screen and goes no farther.

### 1/5 — Didn’t work

*2020-03-06, version 2.3*

I downloaded this for my son. The main logo kept bouncing on the screen over and over. Nothing else happened.

### 1/5 — Broken

*2020-03-04, version 2.3*

I couldn’t even use the app that I downloaded. “eFlash Apps” kept playing on a loop.

### 1/5 — App biffed on its second use

*2019-11-28, version 2.3*

Tried to open the app for the second time since my recent down load and all it will do is play that annoying into over and over without going to the main menu. Not cool.

### 1/5 — Didn’t work at all

*2019-11-21, version 2.3*

Wouldn’t even move past the home screen. Just kept playing the little “eflashapps!” Intro over and over. Deleted.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2019-11-19, version 2.3*

The app doesn’t work. Can’t get past the very first screen

### 3/5 — It’s ok....

*2019-05-18, version 2.3*

The game is good for teaching but it says the word and I trying to get my kid to read so saying doesn’t help on the other hand the game is pretty good the words aren’t the hard but they do get harder after a while.

### 3/5 — Sight cards

*2018-11-20, version 2.3*

I like the app but advertisements keep popping up and I would have to return to the sight words

## Frequently asked questions about SightWordsPlay with flashcards

### What is Sight Words Play with flashcards?

Sight Words Play with flashcards is an educational app designed to help children develop essential pre-reading skills. It focuses on teaching common words by sight and sound through interactive flashcards and practice modes.

### How are the flashcards organized?

The flashcards are conveniently divided into four categories: Pre-primary, Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade. This allows users to focus on words appropriate for a child's specific learning level.

### Can I save words for later practice?

Yes, the app allows you to add difficult words to a practice list by clicking the flag button on each flashcard. This feature is designed for revision and reinforcement of words that a child may find challenging.

### Is there a way to remove ads?

Yes, an in-app purchase is available to upgrade the application and make it ad-free. This provides an uninterrupted learning experience for children.

### What age group is this app best suited for?

This app is ideal for young children who are beginning to learn to read. It is particularly beneficial for preschoolers and students in kindergarten through 2nd grade, helping them build foundational reading and spelling skills.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4 — 2024-09-24

Bug fixing and update

### 2.3 — 2017-03-31

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

Enhancements and bug fixes

### 2.2 — 2016-04-27

* Bug fix in question mode showing incorrect words affecting iPad - thanks to user reviews!

We love your feedback and ratings so we can continue providing the best educational experience from our apps. Please rate this app and visit us at www.eflashapps.com for all our early childhood education apps.

### 2.1 — 2016-04-08

* Fixed a bug in question mode, thanks to user review! 

We love your feedback for Sight Words Flashcards! Visit us at www.eflashapps.com for entire collection of educational apps.

### 2.0 — 2016-03-25

* Huge update release for one of our most popular Sight Words Apps! Now optimized HD images for higher resolution and larger iPhones and iPads.
* Improved user-interface, added soft background music and updated settings page.
We hope you enjoy learning with Sightwords Flashcards! We love your feedback. Please rate this app and check out our entire collection of educational apps on www.eflashapps.com

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