# Word Wizard for Kids — Learn to Read & Spelling Tests

> Interactive reading and spelling app for children with customizable word lists and progress tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Pierre Abel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-wizard-for-kids/id1466660110 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pierre Abel](https://appshunter.io/developer/367460664)
- Category: Education, Games, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 99 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 119 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-09-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-wizard-for-kids/id1466660110/reviews.md

## What is Word Wizard for Kids?

• "Speak ‘N Spell for the iPad Generation" - The New York Times •

Word Wizard is an award-winning app used in schools which offers several unique reading and spelling activities for children ages four to 10.

-- Learn to Read by Building Words --

• The Talking Movable Alphabet activity allows kids to experiment with word building and phonics thanks to the advanced text to speech engine 	(first step in learning to read)
• Any text can be written and spoken
• 2 child voices + 4 adult voices  (US, UK & Australian voices)
• Uppercase & lowercase letters, numbers, digraphs, ABC or QWERTY keyboard
• Many, many settings to adapt the activities to the child’s needs (letter size, assign images to words, high contrast modes for kids with visual impairment,...)

-- Learn to Spell using the Talking Movable Alphabet and your word lists --

• 3 spelling activities that increase in difficulty
• 200 built-in word lists (about 2000 words)
• Add your own words to create unique spelling quizzes!
• Add your own images to illustrate your word lists
• Keep tabs on your children’s progress with detailed reports
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•  Used in Schools (140K units sold to schools)
•  "This is an important breakthrough in reading instruction" - The New York Times
•  "This is a fantastic app for young children, right through to children in later elementary school " - Wired's GeekDad
•  Editor's Choice Award for Excellence in Design - Children's Technology Review
•  Winner of a Parents’ Choice Award
•  More than 290K units sold!
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 Talking Movable Alphabet Activity 
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• Pronounce and spell-check any word, number or sentence
• Natural Sounding Voice - 2 child and 2 adult American voices + 1 British voice + 1 Australian voice 
• Letter sound (phonic) or name when a letter is touched in the alphabet
• 4 keyboards available: letters (ABC or QWERTY, uppercase or lowercase), numbers, consonant digraphs (like “th”) and vowels digraphs (like “oo”)
• Keyboard emulation option
• 4 letter sizes available (allowing for more or fewer letters on the board)
• Customized word pronunciation, if necessary 
• 4 high contrast modes for kids with vision impairments
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Fun Spelling Activities
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3 spelling activities of increasing difficulty are provided to adapt the activity to the child’s spelling level. You can use the built-in word lists or create your own.

1 - "Word Practice" says and displays the word to spell, and asks the child to spell it 
2 - "Scrambled Letters" says the word and displays the letters needed to build the word or sentence, and asks the child to reorder the letters.
3 - “Spelling Quizzes” is a standard spelling test, but the app won’t move onto the next word until the child has correctly spelled the word, helping them to remember its correct spelling.

• 200 built-in word lists: Words for beginners (CVC, CCVC, CVCC), Dolch Words, 1,000 most frequently used words, body parts and more
• Create custom word lists by entering your own words and sentences
• Import and export word lists
• Hints are available should kids not know how to spell a word
• Once a quiz is completed, interactive animations are available as a reward

--  Users & Reports  --
• Unlimited number of users
• Detailed Spelling Test Reports per user
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Try it for free, and if you like it, buy the app forever or subscribe monthly for a low fee.

Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase.

Privacy Policy: https://lescapadou.com/en/privacy-policy
Terms of Use: https://lescapadou.com/tos/tos-en.html

Please send any suggestions to support@lescapadou.com. We listen to our users to improve our products!

## Key features

- Talking movable alphabet for phonics and word building
- Customizable word lists with own words and images
- Multiple spelling activities with increasing difficulty
- Progress reports for tracking child's development
- Adaptable settings for letter size, voices, and contrast modes
- Supports multiple keyboard layouts and letter sizes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Forever | $7.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-wizard-for-kids/id1466660110/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Very good app for learning to spell and read

*2026-08-12*

Really good app but you have to pay seven to $10 for one time purchase and pay for a monthly purchase. You have to do five to $10 a month but overall really good app. I totally recommend it for spelling and reading. You can make your own word list

### 4/5 — Esto Jugando Da Bello

*2026-07-30*

Ahhh Goomo! De Barcos

### 4/5 — Not bad

*2025-11-29*

Needs a little work on the accent some words are very hard to identify Overall seems to be helping my son

### 1/5 — I hate this app

*2025-07-11*

When the free trial runs out everything a locked now I removed the app

**Developer response:** Hello, our app is ad-free and does not collect personal data. We offer a free trial, and to support our work we ask for either a one-time payment to unlock the app permanently or a small monthly subscription. Thank you for your understanding.

### 5/5 — Spelling

*2024-01-22*

Great for kids spellings

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at support@lescapadou.com.

### 5/5 — Cool app!

*2023-06-01*

So cool!

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at support@lescapadou.com.

### 5/5 — Cool game!

*2022-08-21, version 1.7.5*

So cool!

### 5/5 — Pretty good

*2021-04-23*

This is good and dose t job busied a pair of instructions good

## Frequently asked questions about Word Wizard for Kids

### What age range is Word Wizard for Kids designed for?

Word Wizard for Kids is designed for children aged 4 to 10 years old. The app's features and activities are tailored to support early literacy development within this age group.

### Can I add my own words to Word Wizard for Kids?

Yes, you can add your own words to create unique spelling quizzes and customize word lists. You can also add your own images to illustrate these custom lists.

### Does Word Wizard for Kids offer progress tracking?

Yes, the app provides detailed reports that allow parents and educators to keep tabs on children's progress. This feature helps monitor learning and identify areas for improvement.

### What kind of voices does Word Wizard for Kids have?

Word Wizard for Kids features natural-sounding voices, including 2 child and 2 adult American voices, plus 1 British voice and 1 Australian voice. You can also customize word pronunciation if needed.

### Does Word Wizard for Kids have ads?

No, Word Wizard for Kids does not contain advertisements. The app is designed to provide an uninterrupted learning experience for children.

### What are the subscription options for Word Wizard for Kids?

Word Wizard for Kids offers a Monthly Subscription for $0.99 per month. This subscription provides access to premium features and content.

### How does Word Wizard for Kids help with learning to read?

The 'Talking Movable Alphabet' activity allows children to experiment with word building and phonics using an advanced text-to-speech engine. Any text entered can be spoken, aiding in the first steps of learning to read.

### Are there options for children with visual impairments?

Yes, Word Wizard for Kids includes high contrast modes to assist children with visual impairments. Additionally, settings for letter size can be adjusted to accommodate different needs.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.5 — 2022-07-21

• Fix issues when 'Interactive Animation between words' setting is enabled
• Fix issues in Practice activity when the 'Type of Model Letters' setting is modified
    
As usual, please send us your feedback and suggestions so we can make the app even better (support@lescapadou.com). Thanks :-)

### 1.7 — 2021-11-18

• Ability to create folders to organize your word lists
• Ability to export and import word list folders
• When the option 'Show only the letters needed to build the words' is activated, it is now possible to activate additional letters that are not part of the words to write
• Small adjustments for iOS 15

As usual, please send us your feedback and suggestions so we can make the app even better (support@lescapadou.com). Thanks :-)

### 1.1 — 2020-02-15

• Assigning images to words: you can now load more images from Wikimedia Commons
• Accessibility: external keyboard support for special needs kids who can't use the Movable Alphabet

### 1.0.1 — 2019-10-01

Improved user interface

### 1.0 — 2019-09-24

No release notes.

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