Comparison

Simplex Spelling Phonics CVC vs Hangman DIY

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

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About

Simplex Spelling Phonics CVC

This app teaches foundational reading skills for young learners, focusing on rhyming, segmenting, and blending CVC words. It uses a unique "reverse phonics" approach with interactive feedback to build phonemic awareness and improve spelling and reading.

Highlights
  • Teaches CVC words and short vowel sounds
  • Interactive "reverse phonics" approach
  • Phonics hint feature for blending
  • Spelling rule hints
  • Letter-by-letter feedback
  • Supports up to 40 user accounts
  • Progress reports and user stats
Features
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- Earned a spot as one of the "Best Five Phonics Apps" by Teachers With Apps. Simplex Spelling CVC Words teaches rhyming, segmenting and blending of over 300 three letter CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words covering all five short vowel sounds. The concepts taught are aligned with many of the US Common Core Standards for Foundational Skills in Reading for Kindergarten. Children will learn phonics and the primary letter sounds and letter names for the alphabet while building the phonemic awareness skills that are critical for becoming a fluent speller and reader. Simplex Spelling Phonics improves English spelling and reading skills in a fun and interactive way by combining a unique “reverse phonics” approach with contextually relevant spelling rules that explain why words are spelled in a particular manner. It works like a personal spelling coach with every word. Recommended for ages 4+. Note: You can not create your own spelling lists in Simplex Spelling Phonics - Rhyming With CVC Words. Features: - Over 300 three letter CVC words covering all five short vowel sounds (e.g. cat, sat, pig, wig, log, bog, bug, rug, get, set). - Words are spoken and used in a sentence to establish context. - Introduction seamlessly leads a student through the application’s features by providing spoken information while having the student spell new words. - The keyboard can be customized to speak either the primary phoneme for each letter , or the letter's name as it is typed. - Powerful phonics hint feature sounds out each word by phonemes from left to right to aid with blending and phonemic awareness skills. - The hint feature also provides a mapping of all the possible graphemes that can represent each sound. - Word lists are organized by onsets, rhymes and medial vowels to allow students to understand and spell new words by changing only a single sound from other words in the same list. - Contextually relevant spelling rule hints that help explain “how to spell” English words. - Unique letter by letter feedback system that provides immediate feedback. - Guaranteed success on every word. - Support for up to 40 user accounts. - Export and email student progress reports. - User stats screen that allows you to see words that have been mastered and words that require further practice. - Remembers each user’s position and progress. - Supports both upper and lower case letters. - Supports both alphabetic and QWERTY keyboard layouts. - Supports both US, UK and Canadian English spelling. Privacy Disclosure: - Does not contain 3rd party ads - Does not share any data - Does not contain In-App purchases - Contains child protected links to "email the developer questions" and developer's website for additional information, support and teaching tips. COPPA Compliant https://pyxwise.com/privacy-policy/

About

Hangman DIY

Features
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Hangman DIY is a customizable and engaging word-guessing game where you can create your own puzzles and challenge friends or enjoy pre-designed ones. It brings a classic game into the digital world with an intuitive interface, allowing players to test their vocabulary and problem-solving skills while having fun. With Hangman DIY, you can tailor the game to your preferences by setting difficulty levels, choosing word categories. Features: - Custom Word Puzzles: Create your own word lists or select from various pre-built categories like animals, movies, and more. - Hints help: Add hints to each list to help players when they get stuck. - Offline Mode: Enjoy the game without needing an internet connection. - Statistics and Achievements: Track your performance with in-game stats, including win/loss ratios, accuracy, and more. - Responsive Design: Works seamlessly across all screen sizes, from smartphones to tablets, ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone. - Qwerty keyboard support. - Play sound support. - iCloud support. - DIY Category Display. - Flip card game TERMS-of-SERVICE https://github.com/daanff/Hangman-DIY-TERMS-of-SERVICE Privacy-Policy https://github.com/daanff/Hangman-DIY-Privacy-Policy

Screenshots

Simplex Spelling Phonics CVC4 screens
Hangman DIY1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hangman DIY at every 2 weeks against Simplex Spelling Phonics CVC's every 13 months. Hangman DIY also leads on price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Simplex Spelling Phonics CVC costs $4.99 and Hangman DIY $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simplex Spelling Phonics CVC ships an update every 13 months, Hangman DIY every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simplex Spelling Phonics CVC versus Hangman DIY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplex Spelling Phonics CVCHangman DIY
Price$4.99$1.99 — better
Rating3.7 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPyxwise Software Inc.Dawei Xiong

In-app purchases

None

Simplex Spelling Phonics CVC

No in-app purchases

None

Hangman DIY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simplex Spelling Phonics CVC free?
Simplex Spelling Phonics CVC costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hangman DIY free?
Hangman DIY costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simplex Spelling Phonics CVC or Hangman DIY have ads?
Neither Simplex Spelling Phonics CVC nor Hangman DIY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simplex Spelling Phonics CVC or Hangman DIY?
Simplex Spelling Phonics CVC ships an update every 13 months, and Hangman DIY every 2 weeks. Most recently, Simplex Spelling Phonics CVC was updated on October 22, 2026 and Hangman DIY on October 6, 2026.

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