Spelling Bug - Free

Spelling Bug - Free

Spell the most needed words

60 ratings
82 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 28 Dec 2025)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 6, 2010
  • September 5, 2017

Features

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About

This app helps children learn to spell essential words through interactive play. It uses pictures, audio pronunciation, and letter arrangement to teach spelling and pronunciation. Designed for young learners, it offers engaging visuals and sounds across multiple chapters.

โœ“Learn spelling through play
โœ“Picture and audio word presentation
โœ“Interactive letter arrangement
โœ“Visuals and clear sounds
โœ“6 chapters of words
โœ“Immediate sound feedback
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What's New in Spelling Bug

4.0.0

September 5, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Appleย Watch app icon. Ramped up UI for iOS 10 and iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus. Fixes to various crashes and bugs.

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User reviews

Itโ€™s great it teaches me a lot. You should get the game. You learn how to spell a lot of words.

Iโ€™m a five years old and itโ€™s this game teach me a lot. It teach me how to spell numbers and over one hundred words

Elena Whaley

perfect for little kids five stars

Ye

so didyou know that there is coloring pages in the app thats the only reason why i got it lol ok i like it bye

Bad game

This game stinks. It wonโ€™t let me get the answers wrong. Bad game. Donโ€™t download unless you want brain cancer and Aids.

Too easy ๐Ÿ˜พ

My kid hates the app itโ€™s too easy even chapter 9 please change it NOW!!!

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FAQ

What does Spelling Bug do?

Spelling Bug is an educational application designed to help children learn to spell and pronounce essential words. It presents words with accompanying pictures and audio, then prompts children to arrange the correct letters to form the word.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include learning spelling through play, visual and audio word presentation, interactive letter arrangement, engaging visuals and sounds, six chapters of words, and immediate sound feedback for incorrect letter choices.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is entirely free to use. There are no costs associated with downloading or using any of its features.

Who is this app designed for?

This app is specifically designed for small children, including kindergartners, to learn common words. It is also noted to be engaging for special needs children due to its repetitive and interactive nature.

What kind of words does the app teach?

The app focuses on teaching the 50 most common sight words that kindergartners need to know. These words are presented across six chapters, with a final chapter to test the child's knowledge.