I Say vs Schedule Builder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Schedule Builder
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | I Say | Schedule Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Preeti Kancharla | William Nelson |
In-app purchases
I Say
No in-app purchases
Schedule Builder
- Lifetime Member$4.99
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