Comparison

Simplex Spelling Light vs iPhonogram

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 
https://pyxwise.com/privacy-policy/

About

iPhonogram

This app helps children and students improve reading skills by teaching phonics. It offers a wide range of phonogram sounds and interactive exercises to make learning engaging and fun. Users can search, sort, and create custom phonogram lists for personalized practice.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive phonogram sound collection
  • Interactive learning interface
  • Searchable phonogram database
  • Sort phonograms by type
  • Custom phonogram list creation
  • Personalized study and practice
Features
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Phonograms, also known as graphemes or letter combinations, are units of written language that represent specific sounds or phonemes.  They are the building blocks of phonics, which is the method of teaching and learning the relationship between sounds and letters. So, are you looking for an effective way to help your child or students improve their reading skills? Look no further!  iPhonogram is the perfect app designed to make learning phonics engaging and fun.  With a comprehensive collection of phonogram sounds and interactive interface, iPhonogram is your go-to app for mastering reading proficiency Using iPhonogram : • Search Phonograms for the fastest selection • Sort Phonograms between Alphabet, Multi-Letter, All(Phonograms) and Custom • Pick and choose your own custom Phonograms for personalized studies and practices Happy learning!

Screenshots

Simplex Spelling Light4 screens
iPhonogram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simplex Spelling Light at 77% against iPhonogram's 33%. Simplex Spelling Light also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). iPhonogram's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. iPhonogram sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simplex Spelling Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iPhonogram holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 25 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Simplex Spelling Light's written reviews are positive against 33% of iPhonogram's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simplex Spelling Light ships an update every 11 months, iPhonogram every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Simplex Spelling Light versus iPhonogram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplex Spelling LightiPhonogram
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (11 ratings)4.3 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1125 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size285 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPyxwise Software Inc.Wozete LLC

Customer experience

Simplex Spelling Light

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

iPhonogram

All ratings25 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Simplex Spelling Light

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

iPhonogram

One-time1
  • Unlock More Features$9.99

Questions

Is Simplex Spelling Light free?
Simplex Spelling Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iPhonogram free?
iPhonogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simplex Spelling Light or iPhonogram?
iPhonogram is rated higher. Simplex Spelling Light averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while iPhonogram averages 4.3 from 25 ratings.
Do Simplex Spelling Light or iPhonogram have ads?
Neither Simplex Spelling Light nor iPhonogram shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simplex Spelling Light or iPhonogram?
Simplex Spelling Light ships an update every 11 months, and iPhonogram every 3 months. Most recently, Simplex Spelling Light was updated on October 1, 2026 and iPhonogram on September 18, 2026.

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