# Spelling Bug - Free — Spell the most needed words

> Interactive spelling and pronunciation learning app for young children. (iPhone/iPad app by Power Math Apps LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-bug-free/id406504822 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Power Math Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401263763)
- Category: Education, Games, Family
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 60 App Store ratings · 82 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.1 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-12-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-bug-free/id406504822/reviews.md

## What is Spelling Bug?

Kids learn to spell the most needed words as they play. Application presents each word by displaying a picture and pronounces the word and presents the letters that are needed to make the word. Kids use there hand to arrange the letters in the right order to make the word. Using this not only your kid will learn to spell the common words, he/she will also learn how to say them.

             # See, Listen and Spell..
             # 50 most common sight words kindergartner must know
             # Beautiful visuals and clear sounds to keep kids engaged
     # 6 Chapters full of words
             # Chapter size big enough to be completed without losing the concentration
             # Final chapter with all the words to put the kids to test
             # Immediate Sound feedback when kids pick a wrong letter, makes them think and help them learn
             # Liked by many parents
     # Designed for use by small kids.
             # Very Engaging
             # Special Need Kids may find it engaging as well, my kid does. Repetition helped him to learn the spelling.
             # Its all FREE!!

## Key features

- Learn spelling through play
- Picture and audio word presentation
- Interactive letter arrangement
- Visuals and clear sounds
- 6 chapters of words
- Immediate sound feedback

## Recent user reviews (10 of 82)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-bug-free/id406504822/reviews.md

### 5/5 — It’s great it teaches me a lot. You should get the game. You learn how to spell a lot of words.

*2025-11-08, version 4.0.0*

I’m a five years old and it’s this game teach me a lot. It teach me how to spell numbers and over one hundred words

### 5/5 — Elena Whaley

*2025-02-09, version 4.0.0*

perfect for little kids five stars

### 5/5 — Ye

*2023-06-02*

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

### 1/5 — Bad game

*2021-07-14*

This game stinks. It won’t let me get the answers wrong. Bad game. Don’t download unless you want brain cancer and Aids.

### 1/5 — Too easy 😾

*2020-08-11, version 4.0.0*

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

### 1/5 — Really bad

*2020-06-26, version 4.0.0*

This app is really bad:
Letters need to be lowercase!
Ads need to be removed my child pressed one AND I WAS  CHARGED £10.00.
The arrows for the next one needs to be further away from the ads.
This app NEEDS to be deleted IMMEDIATELY

### 2/5 — Dumb

*2020-03-25, version 4.0.0*

It’s not good to easy to

### 1/5 — Good

*2019-05-27, version 4.0.0*

Good for kids under 4 rubbish for over 4 the app is rubbish 💩

### 5/5 — Writing for kids

*2018-11-02, version 4.0.0*

I love the idea of kids learning to write

### 5/5 — This game is so fun

*2018-10-21, version 4.0.0*

I love this game.It is so fun

## Frequently asked questions about Spelling Bug

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.0 — 2017-09-05

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

Ramped up UI for iOS 10 and iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus. Fixes to various crashes and bugs.

### 3.1.0 — 2015-01-12

Fixes to coloring pages defects and other UI improvements.

### 3.0.0 — 2014-09-18

major UI improvements and a lot of additional content.

### 2.0.0 — 2013-08-08

Bug fixes and other UI improvements

### 1.8.0 — 2011-12-20

Some important bug fixes and improvements

iOS 5.0 tested

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