Comparison

Simplex Spelling Light vs Word Games for Kids

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

Head to head
About

Simplex Spelling Light

This app enhances spelling and reading skills with a unique "reverse phonics" approach and contextually relevant spelling rules. It offers interactive learning for various student types, providing immediate feedback and explanations for word construction.

Highlights
  • Reverse phonics approach
  • Contextual spelling rule hints
  • Letter-by-letter feedback
  • Over 50 high-frequency words
  • Spoken words in sentences
  • User stats and reporting
Features
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Simplex Spelling Light improves spelling and reading skills in a fun and interactive way using a unique “reverse phonics” approach in combination with contextually relevant spelling rules. It has the same critically acclaimed design and features as the full versions of Simplex Spelling but comes with its own new high frequency word spelling lists. This Light version has been made available so that customers can evaluate the Simplex Spelling software to decide if they want to purchase a full version of Simplex Spelling Sight Words, CVC Words, Phonics1, Phonics2, or Phonics3. Simplex Spelling Light contains the main features of the full versions, while targeting more than 50 all new high frequency words in the English language. This makes the Light version a beautiful compliment to the full versions of Simplex Spelling. The Light version also includes placement tests in the Phonics1, Phonics2, and Phonics 3 classrooms to help customers determine which app is the best fit. In contrast with many of the current approaches that use flash cards, Simplex Spelling enables the student to build each word. Students gain skills above and beyond the sheer memorization of words, as the informative spelling rule hint feature explains why words are spelled in a particular manner. Simplex Spelling's unique, immediate letter by letter feedback system is designed with clues and hints that will enable every student to spell each word successfully. Simplex Spelling enhances understanding in a variety of students as it appeals to audio, visual and tactile learners. It is great tool to have for kids learning to spell, remedial students, or those learning English as a second language. Recommended for ages 5+. Note: You can not create your own spelling lists in Simplex Spelling Light. Features: - Over 50 high frequency spelling words to help build literacy. - Spelling words are spoken and used in a sentence to establish context. - The introduction spelling list seamlessly leads a student through all of the application’s features by providing spoken information while having the student spell new words. - A powerful phonics hint feature sounds out each word and provides a list of possible phonograms for each sound. - Features a full “reverse phonics” approach that includes sounds made by all the different letter combinations. This is in addition to the basic “single letter” phonics that most applications are limited to. - Contextually relevant spelling rule hints that help explain “how to spell” English words. - Unique letter by letter feedback system that provides feedback while the student is in the process of spelling each word. - Guaranteed success on every word. - Support for 40 user accounts. - User stats screen that allows you to see at a glance words that have been mastered and words that require further practice. - Ability to export & email student reports. - Remembers each user’s position in every list, so that you can immediately resume from where you last left off. - Supports both upper and lower case letters. - Supports both alphabetic and QWERTY keyboard layouts. - Supports both US, UK and Canadian English spelling of words. - An approach that appeals to audio, visual and tactile learners. Privacy Disclosure: - No 3rd party ads - Does not share any data - No In-App purchases - Contains child protected links to Apple App Store. - Contains child protected links in app to developer's website for additional information, support and teaching tips. - Contains child protected link to developer email support. COPPA Compliant 
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About

Word Games for Kids

This app offers a wide variety of engaging word games designed for children. Educators and parents can customize settings, track progress, and add their own words to enhance learning. Kids will enjoy the fun and diverse activities.

Highlights
  • Multiple word games included
  • Customizable settings
  • User progress tracking
  • Ability to add custom words
  • Engaging for children
  • Variety of activities
Features
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"I love having access to so many word games in a single app. Plus, it is super simple and easy to add my own words!" Ms. Starr, Kindergarten Teacher and Mom. WHY PARENTS AND TEACHERS LOVE IT - Simple and easy to use - Great variety of games keep kids engaged - Can track user progress - Can customize settings for each user - Can easily add new words - Everything is fully customizable WHY KIDS LOVE IT - The games are fun to play - There is a huge variety of activities and games WORD GAMES INCLUDED - Word Builder - Assemble the word one letter at a time - Match Up - Can you match the image to the right word? - Word Search - Can you find each word? - Unscramble - Guess which word is hiding behind the tiles - Missing Letter - Can you find the missing letter? - Crosswords - Can complete the crossword puzzle? - Memory Cards - Can you find the matching items? - Bingo - A timeless classic that never gets old - Reader - Can you read the word and find the corresponding image? CONTENT INCLUDED - Over 100 three letter words HEROIC SUPPORT Heroic Support is not just what we do. It's really what makes us, well, us. It's that drive to make a difference in your life - no matter how big or small. Really, it's our way of life because we want you to be our customer for a lifetime of fun and learning. Have questions about our Word Games? We are here to help. Email us at support@alligatorapps.com

Screenshots

Simplex Spelling Light4 screens
Word Games for Kids4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simplex Spelling Light at 77% against Word Games for Kids's 31%. Simplex Spelling Light also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.2). Word Games for Kids's advantage is ratings volume (64 vs 11) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simplex Spelling Light holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Games for Kids has 64 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Simplex Spelling Light's written reviews are positive against 31% of Word Games for Kids's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simplex Spelling Light versus Word Games for Kids: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplex Spelling LightWord Games for Kids
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (11 ratings) — better3.2 (64 ratings)
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews — better31.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1164 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size257 MB215 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPyxwise Software Inc.Innovative Mobile Apps

Customer experience

Simplex Spelling Light

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral12.5%
Negative10.4%

Word Games for Kids

All ratings64 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral7.8%
Negative42.2%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive31.4%
Neutral8.6%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

Simplex Spelling Light

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Consonant digraphs don't match phonemes
  • Letters sounded out individually instead of phonemes
  • No volume

Requested features

10 requests
  • Ability to create custom word lists
  • Option to lock lists until mastered
  • More word lists/grade levels
  • Option to make sentences with words
  • Illustrations for engagement
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  • Practice and learn section
  • Option to select English spellings
  • English accent option
  • Sticker collecting feature
  • More expansions/spelling lists

Word Games for Kids

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Simplex Spelling Light

No in-app purchases

None

Word Games for Kids

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simplex Spelling Light free?
Simplex Spelling Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Word Games for Kids free?
Word Games for Kids is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simplex Spelling Light or Word Games for Kids?
Simplex Spelling Light is rated higher. Simplex Spelling Light averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Word Games for Kids averages 3.2 from 64 ratings.
Do Simplex Spelling Light or Word Games for Kids have ads?
Neither Simplex Spelling Light nor Word Games for Kids shows ads.

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