# World of Sight Words — Explore 1,000 site words!

> Interactive sight word learning game with speech recognition and progress tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Sean McNeil.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-of-sight-words/id1462526005 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sean McNeil](https://appshunter.io/developer/884178100)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 22 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-06-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-of-sight-words/id1462526005/reviews.md

## What is World of Sight Words?

Prepare for a journey throughout the Solar System as you build up your proficiency with the 1,000 Fry Sight Words!

Users of the free version can experience the first 100 words, while those who choose to upgrade gain access to all 1,000 words, as well as personalized reports that can be shared to track progress.

World of Sight Words is built on top of the same technology that powers Siri, providing real time feedback on a user's ability to properly recognize the word, and speak it back to the device. With every successful turn, the user is visually rewarded for their effort.

All users will get the following:
- The first 100 words
- Individual user account to support tracking progress
- A full list of the words, with each word playable to hear it by the user
- In-app reporting that tracks success & failures, as well as highlights incorrect words to help direct the speaker

Users who opt to upgrade will get the above, plus:
- All 1,000 words
- Per user reports generated as a PDF document that can be shared with instructors and family to track progress

Please note the following for using the app:
- This app utilizes US English
- For the speech test to work, the app must be granted permission to use the microphone and speech recognition. Additionally, the device must have Siri or Speech Dictation enabled to support speech functionality. Failure to do so will prevent the quiz portion from running.
- Speech Recognition requires an internet connection to work. Using the app without a working connection will prevent the quiz portion from running.

## Key features

- 1,000 Fry Sight Words
- Space-themed exploration
- Real-time speech feedback
- Visual rewards for success
- Individual user accounts
- Progress tracking and reporting

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Words and PDF Reports | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-of-sight-words/id1462526005/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Great idea but...

*2020-03-31*

I teach self-contained middle school students who are moderately impaired.  This works on my iPhone but not iPad.  Need to label the solar system objects with which group of 10 Fry Words is being tested so that I can use this with my students more effectively and efficiently and so they can use it independently.  Finally, make it so more than one kid can put their name in.  I made an account for me so I could figure out how it works and now there seems to be no way to change it or add an actual kid.  This would be an excellent tool for practice on the bus while riding to field trips and, because of the microphone and speech recognition features with instant reward, for use as a home tool for my students whose parents only read and speak Spanish.  This would also be a great COVID-19 resource while we are teaching online during this extended school closure.

Update:  I have insured my iPad has a constant connection and I am still having the same issue with lack of recognition (I took a video and some pictures this time.  I discovered the ‘Home’ button - it looks like a share button so I didn’t realize it was the Home button.  Once you tap that button then several options are available including managing users.  After hearing from the developer, several of the things I have mentioned are being addressed in the next update hopefully coming out this week.  I really like this app and see it’s usefulness in a class like mine so I will stay tuned for the updates!

**Developer response:** Hello Kimmiey,
First, thank you for taking the time to write this out - I really appreciate the feedback! I'd like to address all your points & hope this helps you out with your students. The iPad issue is likely because the iPad lacks an internet connection, which prevents the speech recognition from working. I have a new release almost ready to go that will provide a better warning about no connections that should be out this week. This new release also includes labeling around the word groupings, which should help track which groups to do. As far as account, the app already supports an unlimited amount of users. From the home screen, select the icon on the top right & choose "Manage Users". From the user screen, clicking on the "+" button allows you to add users. To set a current user, just tap on their name from this screen and it will highlight them. From the home screen, it will then show the name of the current user. Hopefully, 1.6 should be ready this week and it should take care of the other items you pointed out! Best of luck & stay safe - Sean

Updated - I just wanted to follow up with you to see if the 1.6 release addressed your issues? - Sean

## Frequently asked questions about World of Sight Words

### What is the short name for World of Sight Words?

The short name for World of Sight Words is World of Sight Words.

### How many sight words does World of Sight Words cover?

The app covers 1,000 Fry Sight Words. The free version includes the first 100 words, with an upgrade available for all 1,000 words.

### What learning methodology does World of Sight Words use?

World of Sight Words utilizes interactive games with real-time speech feedback and visual rewards to help children recognize and speak sight words correctly.

### How does World of Sight Words track progress?

The app provides in-app reporting that tracks successes and failures, highlighting incorrect words. Upgraded users receive PDF reports that can be shared with instructors and family.

### What devices is World of Sight Words compatible with?

World of Sight Words is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, as indicated by its supported devices.

### Does World of Sight Words have ads?

No, World of Sight Words does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and offers an optional upgrade for additional content.

### What are the requirements for the speech test in World of Sight Words?

For the speech test to function, the app requires microphone and speech recognition permissions. The device must also have Siri or Speech Dictation enabled, and an internet connection is necessary for speech recognition.

### How often is World of Sight Words updated?

The latest version of World of Sight Words is 1.8, which was last updated on September 18, 2020. This indicates a release cadence of approximately once every 1-2 years.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2020-09-18

- iOS 14 Support
- Improved word recognition
- Improved loading of the quiz screen

### 1.7 — 2020-05-31

- Improved word recognition

### 1.6 — 2020-04-04

- Displays the range of Fry words for each group
- Updated alerts about issues with networking and speech recognition

### 1.5 — 2020-03-25

- Ability to reset a user's results
- Improved word recognition
- Big fix

### 1.4.1 — 2020-01-13

- Bug fix

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## Related topics

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