Comparison

I Say vs Schedule Builder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

I Say

This app helps young children develop reading confidence by teaching them to recognize sight words. It uses a playful, interactive approach where children listen to a word and tap the matching option, with gentle guidance for incorrect answers.

Highlights
  • Listen and match sight words
  • Learning mode for new words
  • Practice mode for review
  • Animated word recognition
  • Adjustable mastery goals
  • Progress tracking for parents
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Master 500 high-frequency words through play! I Say helps preschoolers and early readers build the instant recognition skills they need to read with speed and confidence. By focusing on the 500 words that make up 75% of children's literature, we turn "learning to read" into a rewarding game. HOW IT WORKS Using the digital "Word Wall" method, children internalize words through active scanning: • Mini-lessons: Rounds of just 3 words prevent overwhelm. • Scan and Find: Children match audio to text, building visual discrimination. • Success Crowns: Reward accuracy! Words found on the first try earn a crown. • Gentle Guidance: Missed a word? The app provides instant sound-and-spelling support. TRACK PROGRESS WITH EASE No more guessing. After every set, parents get a summary of: • Mastery Tracking: Progress across Dolch, Fry, and Grade-Level lists. • Smart Review: The app flags specific words for "Extra Practice," so you know where to focus. WHY FAMILIES LOVE IT • Interactive Loop: Hear it, find it, tap it. • Calm Gameplay: Engaging without being over-stimulating. • Encourages Accuracy: Promotes careful listening over fast clicking. • Safety First: 100% ad-free. The simple, effective way for kids to recognize common words instantly.

About

Schedule Builder

Features
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Create custom school bell schedules in minutes, not hours. Tired of wrestling with spreadsheet formulas every time there is an assembly, minimum day, or special event? This app, built by a school administrator, was tired of spending 20-30 minutes manually calculating bell schedule changes. Sit down with school staff, ASB directors and administrators to create a new bell schedule in minutes. What it does: * Input your day's parameters (start times, event durations, breaks) * Drag and drop time blocks to customize your schedule * Previews and Exports finished bell schedules as spreadsheets or .pdfs ready to share with staff Perfect for: * Daily Bell Schedules * Modified schedules (assemblies, testing days, conferences) * Multiple lunch periods * Minimum days and early releases * Schools with complex scheduling needs No formulas. No coding. Just flexible scheduling that adapts to your school's unique needs. Dedicated to educators who value face time over screen time.

Screenshots

I Say4 screens
Schedule Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Schedule Builder at Free against I Say's $4.99. Schedule Builder also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). I Say's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Schedule Builder is free to download; I Say costs $4.99 up front. Schedule Builder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. I Say asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

I Say ships an update every 4 months, Schedule Builder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
I Say versus Schedule Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterI SaySchedule Builder
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPreeti KancharlaWilliam Nelson

In-app purchases

None

I Say

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Schedule Builder

One-time1
  • Lifetime Member$4.99

Questions

Is I Say free?
I Say costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Schedule Builder free?
Schedule Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do I Say or Schedule Builder have ads?
Neither I Say nor Schedule Builder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, I Say or Schedule Builder?
I Say ships an update every 4 months, and Schedule Builder every 2 months. Most recently, I Say was updated on October 14, 2026 and Schedule Builder on October 25, 2026.

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