Simplex Spelling Phonics 3

Simplex Spelling Phonics 3

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5 ratings
25 reviews
$4.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 7, 2012
  • June 17, 2026

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This app enhances English spelling and reading skills through phonics lessons, word patterns, and a unique reverse phonics approach. It scientifically helps students improve their spelling, covering over 750 high-frequency words and 52 instructional lists.

Phonics lessons and word patterns
Reverse phonics approach
750+ high-frequency words
52 instructional lessons
Contextual spelling rule hints
Progress tracking for 40 users
Exportable progress reports
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What's New in Simplex Spelling Phonics 3

4.0.0

June 17, 2026

Updated for iOS 26.3 Improved app design and layout. Enhanced student progress feedback. Minor bug fixes.

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User reviews

Excellent

This app is worth the money and does what it says if used consistently. The app gives positive feedback and gives hints until the word is spelled correctly. The pronunciation of words is concise. The "accent" is that of national news broadcasters.

Great

Overall, this app is outstanding. I am somewhat disappointed by the lack of the -ough cluster in advanced, 1, or 2.

Great app for education

This app is worth the money--easy to use, provides much needed practice, and can be used with multiple students. The developers did a nice job with this one!

Nice for learning phoneme rules

Simplex Spelling Advanced helps teach the phoneme rules by introducing the rule then providing spelling practice to use the rule. If correctly spelled a barely enthusiastic encouraging word is spoken and printed on the screen. If incorrect spelling one can manipulate the letters or get hints. I found the hints would highly benefit a struggling learner. Specific performance summaries are available for every child you enter into the app. It would be beneficial if one could create their own spelling lists. I also found the app too much like a teacher lecturing to the child. No enthusiasm or graphics throughout the app would lose my students immediately.
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LOVE IT

this is a great program that keeps kids excited about learning and motivates them to challenge themselves. would love to see kindergarten level added and ability for own lists. hope these improvements are soon but would highly recommend as is!

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FAQ

What is the learning methodology used by Simplex Spelling Phonics 3?

Simplex Spelling Phonics 3 utilizes a powerful combination of phonics lessons, spelling/word patterns, syllabication, and a unique "reverse phonics" (phonics encoding) approach. It also incorporates contextually relevant spelling rules to teach students how to spell English words.

How effective is Simplex Spelling Phonics 3 for improving spelling?

The app's approach is scientifically validated. A published study showed an average spelling improvement of 1.9 grade levels among students who regularly used Simplex Spelling over 18 weeks, with the largest observed improvement being 4.4 grade levels.

What kind of content does Simplex Spelling Phonics 3 cover?

It teaches over a year of spelling curriculum with more than 750 high-frequency words divided into 52 lists organized by spelling patterns and difficulty. Lessons cover phonics, phonograms, spelling rules, contractions, and capitalization of proper nouns.

Can I create my own spelling lists in Simplex Spelling Phonics 3?

No, you cannot create your own spelling lists within Simplex Spelling Phonics 3. The app provides pre-defined lists and lessons for users.

What is the recommended age for Simplex Spelling Phonics 3?

The recommended age for Simplex Spelling Phonics 3 is 9+. It is designed to help students build foundational literacy skills.

How does Simplex Spelling Phonics 3 track user progress?

The app supports up to 40 user accounts and remembers each user's progress in every list. A user stats screen tracks progress with every word, and progress reports can be exported and emailed.

What are the pricing details for Simplex Spelling Phonics 3?

Simplex Spelling Phonics 3 is a paid application priced at $4.99. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements.

On which devices can I use Simplex Spelling Phonics 3?

Simplex Spelling Phonics 3 is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It supports both upper and lower case letters, as well as alphabetic and QWERTY keyboard layouts.