Comparison

Simplex Spelling Light vs Robo Spelling Lite

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

Robo Spelling Lite

This app helps users practice spelling with personalized lists and interactive modes. It offers features like voice recording, chunking for word breakdown, and instant feedback to aid learning.

Highlights
  • Personalized weekly spelling lists
  • Word chunking feature
  • Voice recording
  • Multi-level support (test/open learning)
  • Instant feedback
  • Independent practice with pre-prepared lists
Features
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Robo Spellings supports learning with the following features: * Save up to 20 personalised weekly spelling lists. * 'Chunking', feature allows learners to break the words down into manageable sounds or mini words. * Voice recording. * Multi levelled support. Some learners will like the test mode, some the open learning mode either mode can be used with or without 'chunking', support. * Instant feedback and opportunity to try again if needed. * Independent practice feature with over 160 pre-prepared spelling lists, from beginner sounds through the top 300 high frequency words and onto the end of the grade 6. Liven up your spelling sessions with Robo Spelling, the simple and fun way to practise your spellings.

Screenshots

Simplex Spelling Light4 screens
Robo Spelling Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simplex Spelling Light at 3.8 against Robo Spelling Lite's 3.0. Simplex Spelling Light also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 50%) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). Robo Spelling Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simplex Spelling Light has 11 ratings behind it against 2, 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 50% of Robo Spelling Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simplex Spelling Light ships an update every 10 months, Robo Spelling Lite every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simplex Spelling Light versus Robo Spelling Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplex Spelling LightRobo Spelling Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (11 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size257 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPyxwise Software Inc.madebyeducators

Customer experience

Simplex Spelling Light

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

Robo Spelling Lite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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
Show 5 more
  • Practice and learn section
  • Option to select English spellings
  • English accent option
  • Sticker collecting feature
  • More expansions/spelling lists

Robo Spelling Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Simplex Spelling Light

No in-app purchases

None

Robo Spelling Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simplex Spelling Light free?
Simplex Spelling Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Robo Spelling Lite free?
Robo Spelling Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simplex Spelling Light or Robo Spelling Lite?
Simplex Spelling Light is rated higher. Simplex Spelling Light averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Robo Spelling Lite averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Simplex Spelling Light or Robo Spelling Lite have ads?
Neither Simplex Spelling Light nor Robo Spelling Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simplex Spelling Light or Robo Spelling Lite?
Simplex Spelling Light ships an update every 10 months, and Robo Spelling Lite every 5 months. Most recently, Simplex Spelling Light was updated on November 10, 2026 and Robo Spelling Lite on November 11, 2026.

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