Instant Words vs Alphabet Board EQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Instant Words
This flashcard app helps children learn to read by practicing instant words. It uses Fry's instant word list, covering words 1-500, to build essential reading fluency and vocabulary for early learners.
- Words 1-500 from Fry's list
- Develops reading, spelling, and language skills
- Enriches vocabulary
- Audio pronunciation of words
- Progress tracking
- Aligned with Common Core Standards
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Help your child learn to read by using Instant Words by Teach Speech Apps. This simple flashcard app makes it easy to practice instant words anywhere. Based on Fry’s instant word list, which is broken down into groups. Instant Words by Teach Speech Apps includes words 1 - 500. It is important for early readers to instantly recognize these sight words / instant words / high-frequency words to become proficient and fluent readers. Fry's Instant Words are the most common words used in reading and writing in the English language and are ranked in order of frequency. Dr. Fry's research resulted in the following findings: - 25 words make up approximately one-third of all published text. - 100 words comprise approximately 50% of all the words found in publications. - 300 words make up approximately 65% of all written material. It is recommended that: - The first 100 words should be mastered by Grade 1. - The second 100 words should be mastered by Grade 2. - The third 100 words should be mastered by Grade 3. - The remaining lists (words 301 - 1000) should be mastered in Grades 4 - 5. Features: - Includes words 1 - 500 - Simple and colorful - Develops reading, spelling, and language skills - Enriches vocabulary - Easy swipe feature to advance cards or auto-advance after a correct answer - Hear the word read aloud by tapping the word - Keep track of the number of correct and incorrect words - Aligned with the Common Core Standards - No in-app purchases - No ads Teach Speech Apps encourages learning side-by-side with an engaged adult. Privacy Policy: Teach Speech Apps does not collect personal information. To learn more, visit: http://redfive.llc/teach-speech-apps-privacy-policy/ Email Teach Speech Apps with questions or feedback: teachspeech@redfive.llc Find / Like / Follow us: Facebook: Teach Speech Apps, LLC Twitter: @teachspeechapps
Alphabet Board EQ
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Learn alphabets from this amazing board. Designed for kindergarten teachers for teaching basics of English letters. Together with teacher beloved Counting board app (Over 900,000 download), that makes teaching easier. Very simple and clear graphics letting kids focus on learning alphabets. Pronunciation that helps kids to memorize.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Alphabet Board EQ at Free against Instant Words's $0.99. Alphabet Board EQ also leads on update cadence (every 33 months vs every 122 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Alphabet Board EQ is free to download; Instant Words costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Instant Words ships an update every 122 months, Alphabet Board EQ every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Instant Words | Alphabet Board EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 122 months | Every 33 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Red Five LLC | EverQuiz |
In-app purchases
Instant Words
No in-app purchases
Alphabet Board EQ
No in-app purchases
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