UptoSix SpellBoard vs Phonics Flashcards
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UptoSix SpellBoard
This app helps kindergarten children learn spelling and writing through phonics. It offers a unique approach where children are rewarded for accurate letter formation and spelling, providing endless practice opportunities with a large word database and multiple difficulty levels.
- Phonics-based spelling
- Finger or stylus writing practice
- No auto-correction for letter formation
- Reward system for correct spelling
- Large database of 450+ words
- Three difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard)
- Endless dictation practice
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Uptosix SpellBoad is a spelling app that helps kindergarten kids learn to spell words with phonics, and children can practise writing the words using a finger or a stylus. No auto-correction happens. That means children not only learn to spell with phonics, but they also learn letter formation. Unlike other apps, writing does not get corrected on its own. Only if kids write a word properly do they get rewarded. This is like endless dictation practice for children. It's easy for parents and teachers; they don't have to keep searching for words for dictation anymore. The UptoSix SpellBoard is a free app with in-app purchase for 'medium' and 'hard' levels. The 'easy' level is completely free. There is a huge database of words to learn. That means, the app offers endless practice opportunities. There are three levels of difficulty. Easy Medium Hard Easy level has 3–5 letter words. The medium level has up to 7-letter words. The hard level has words with digraphs. Total 450+ words! Visit www.uptosix.co.in to learn more.
Phonics Flashcards
Master the 42 phonetic sounds of English with interactive flashcards. This educational tool offers over 200 cards and 350 words, supporting British, American, and Australian English pronunciations. Ideal for educators and parents teaching phonics.
- Over 200 interactive phonics flashcards
- 350+ phonics words
- British, American, and Australian English options
- Covers all 42 Jolly Phonics sounds
- Vibrant graphics and child-friendly interface
- Upper and lowercase character options
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Explore the world of Jolly Phonics with Phonics Flashcards, available in native British, American, and Australian English. This educational tool focuses on mastering the 42 distinct phonetic sounds of the English language rather than the conventional alphabet. Phonics Flashcards is thoughtfully designed to familiarize children with the intricacies of English phonetics. With over 200 flashcards and 350 phonics words, Phonics Flashcards is perfect for educators looking to integrate them into their classroom activities or for parents who wish to instruct their children in various phonetic sounds. Features: • Based on the Jolly Phonics system, as published by Jolly Learning Ltd. • Over 200 interactive phonics flashcards covering all 42 jolly phonics sounds. • Over 350 different phonics words. • Options for British, Australian, or American English with accurate native pronunciations. • Includes additional bonus phonics groups next to the original 7 Jolly Phonics groups. • Choose between upper and lowercase characters. • Vibrant graphics and a user-friendly interface tailored for children. • Optimized for devices running iOS 12.0 or higher.
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The clearest difference is review sentiment: Phonics Flashcards at 100% against UptoSix SpellBoard's 0%. Phonics Flashcards also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). UptoSix SpellBoard's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. UptoSix SpellBoard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Phonics Flashcards sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Phonics Flashcards holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of UptoSix SpellBoard's written reviews are positive against 100% of Phonics Flashcards's.
UptoSix SpellBoard ships an update every 4 months, Phonics Flashcards every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UptoSix SpellBoard | Phonics Flashcards |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UPTOSIX KIDS PRIVATE LIMITED | Bram Van Damme |
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UptoSix SpellBoard
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In-app purchases
UptoSix SpellBoard
- One time payment$24.49
Phonics Flashcards
- Remove Ads$1.99
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