# Hooked on Phonics Learning vs Sight Word Buddy

The clearest difference is price: Hooked on Phonics Learning at Free against Sight Word Buddy's $19.99. Hooked on Phonics Learning also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (42% vs 0%). Sight Word Buddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Hooked on Phonics Learning is free to download; Sight Word Buddy costs $19.99 up front. Hooked on Phonics Learning sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Sight Word Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hooked on Phonics Learning holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hooked on Phonics Learning has 18K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Hooked on Phonics Learning's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sight Word Buddy's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hooked on Phonics Learning | Sight Word Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooked-on-phonics-learning/id588868907/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sight-word-buddy/id6794677951/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **42.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#63** | — |
| Size | 635 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hooked on Phonics](https://appshunter.io/developer/588869030) | [Krystiana Peterson](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794678133) |

## What reviewers say

### Hooked on Phonics Learning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooked-on-phonics-learning/id588868907)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app transforms screen time into educational fun for children aged 3-8. It offers interactive games and activities across reading, math, and spelling, tailored to individual learning needs. Parents receive real-time progress insights and can track their child's development through a comprehensive ebook library and reward system.

**Highlights:** Reading, Math & Spelling Games, 1000+ Educational Activities, 100+ Ebook Library, Adaptive Learning Program, Virtual Rewards System, Multi-device Compatibility, Customizable Learner Profiles

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hooked on Phonics | $6.99 | per month |
| 1 month 7.99 | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly $7.99 | $7.99 | per month |
| Hooked on Phonics | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 month - 8.99 | $8.99 | per month |
| Hooked on Phonics | $9.99 | per month |
| Hooked on Phonics | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly $12.99 | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly $14.99 | $14.99 | per month |
| Semi-Annual $29.99 | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Hooked on Phonics | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual $49.99 | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 year 49.99 | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual $79.99 | $79.99 | per year |
| Can Man eBook | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zap eBook | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlocking of Step 2 including 3 eBooks | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Complete 12 Step Set | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helped child learn to read quickly
- 👍 Fun and engaging for kids
- 🚀 Effective for teaching phonics
- 👍 Great customer service
- 👍 Workbooks and app work well together

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes and crashes frequently
- 🐛 Progress not saved properly
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate and use
- 🔋 Slow loading times
- 🔒 Subscription issues and billing problems

**Reported bugs**

- Avatar creation feature broken
- Incorrect letter pronunciations
- Levels not loading properly
- Login issues after updates

**Requested features**

- More variety in activities and games
- Ability to skip or customize lessons
- Offline mode for using the app without internet
- Support for larger families with more user profiles


### Sight Word Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sight-word-buddy/id6794677951)

Create custom sight word lists for your child, track their true mastery with spaced repetition, and print flashcards. Organize words by grade or week, and monitor progress across multiple children. Includes standard word lists and offers offline data storage.

**Highlights:** Build custom word lists, Organize lists by grade/week, Track real word mastery, Swipeable flashcard reviews, Support for multiple children, Printable flashcard sheets, Includes standard word lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hooked on Phonics Learning free?

Hooked on Phonics Learning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sight Word Buddy free?

Sight Word Buddy costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hooked on Phonics Learning or Sight Word Buddy?

Hooked on Phonics Learning is rated higher. Hooked on Phonics Learning averages 4.5 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Sight Word Buddy averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hooked on Phonics Learning or Sight Word Buddy have ads?

Neither Hooked on Phonics Learning nor Sight Word Buddy shows ads.

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