--- title: "Simplex Spelling HD - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United States | Apple App Store" description: "Simplex Spelling 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 w" --- # Simplex Spelling HD — United States > Dolch Sight Words With Phonics ![Simplex Spelling HD App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple123/v4/94/17/8b/94178b29-83f7-6f00-cec3-2cd0ea0cb445/AppIcon-1x_U007emarketing-0-0-GLES2_U002c0-512MB-sRGB-0-0-0-85-220-0-0-0-8.png/434x0w.png) **Developer:** [Pyxwise Software](https://apptail.io/developer/pyxwise-software-kMB) **Category:** Education **Rating:** 3.2/5 (5 ratings) **Price:** Free **Bundle ID:** com.pyxwise.ispell1 **Store:** Apple App Store **Country:** United States **Version:** 3.7.0 (released 2019-10-11) **Original Release:** 2011-08-17 **Languages:** English **App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/app/id456744012) **AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/simplex-spelling-hd-QSUe/united-states](https://apptail.io/app/simplex-spelling-hd-QSUe/united-states) ## Simplex Spelling HD Description Simplex Spelling 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. Simplex Spelling HD teaches the Dolch sight words to establish a base foundation in spelling and reading fluency. Please check out the word lists on our website before purchasing to ensure they meet your learning requirements Rather than using flash cards, Simplex Spelling enables the student to build each word. Students gain skills above and beyond the sheer memorization of words. Simplex Spelling is great tool to have for kids learning to spell and read, 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 HD. Features: - All of the more than 300 Dolch Sight words to help build literacy. - 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. - Powerful phonics hint feature sounds out each word and provides a list of possible phonograms for each sound. - A full “reverse phonics” approach that includes sounds made by all the different letter combinations. - 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 multiple user accounts. - User stats screen that allows you to see words that have been mastered and words that require further practice. - Export & email student progress reports. - 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. - An approach that appeals to audio, visual and tactile learners. - Placed 2nd in the 2011 Best App Ever Awards - TheiPhoneMom Approved - 'If "tremendous" was a Dolch sight word then you would find it in Simplex Spelling HD and it would be right at home because this is a tremendous spelling app!' - AppsforHomeschooling (earned 5/5 and a Golden App award) - "Simplex Spelling HD uses incredibly rich, educationally sound, and powerful tools to teach high frequency words." - "Applicable2U has explored a number of spelling applications, and this is the best one yet." - Technology in (Spl) Education - "Simplex Spelling – If you have Spelling Goals in your IEP, then this [is] the app for you." - Kids Apps Awards (earned 5/5 and an Education Award) - BestAppsForKids (4.5/5 editors choice) "one of the best spelling apps (maybe the best) in the app store at the moment." - Mobile iEducator (4.5/5) - Muslim Friendly Apps (Rated a Gold Apple) - CrazyMikesApps (4.5/5) - iPadAppsReviewer (4.5/5) - The Daily App Show Featured App - “If you are looking for a great spelling app, feature packed for your iPad, Simplex Spelling HD is your app.” - PadGadget Recommended (4/5) - CommonSenseMedia (4/5) - Lunchbox Reviews (5/5) - Featured by Apple in "New & Noteworthy", "What's Hot" and "Grammar & Vocabulary" - Editor's Pick Best10Apps Privacy Disclosure: - Does not contain 3rd party ads - Does not share any data - Does not contain In-App purchases - Does not link to social media - Contains in app links to view a safe enclosed version of the developer's website for additional information, support and teaching tips. - Contains links to "email the developer questions" and rate the app COPPA Compliant ## Simplex Spelling HD Screenshots - [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple123/v4/42/86/c0/4286c000-6210-73c6-d355-451dc840f658/mzl.usdklaup.jpg/960x640.png) - [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple113/v4/ea/af/43/eaaf4375-a881-8a4b-6112-809c8b3a4430/mzl.xypgzioa.jpg/960x640.png) - [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple113/v4/9f/5b/72/9f5b726d-50b7-1243-235a-67b0defb8638/mzl.tksawldy.jpg/960x640.png) - [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple113/v4/b3/ce/4d/b3ce4d2a-fafa-ce94-6ab2-4c5882612962/mzl.ydnwjmxc.jpg/960x640.png) - [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple123/v4/21/4a/e5/214ae5ad-b638-464d-1442-231720ee9e6c/mzl.ddukgkrn.jpg/960x640.png) ## Simplex Spelling HD Rating Breakdown in United States - 5 stars: 1 (20%) - 4 stars: 1 (20%) - 3 stars: 2 (40%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 stars: 1 (20%) ## Simplex Spelling HD Reviews in United States ### ***-- "Problems in paradise 😔" Device: iPhone 4S, 64GB, iOS 6.1.2, AT&T, latest app version: The app now begins to open, opens the title page, where all seems ok, and is visible, and then only goes to a black screen! Can you please fix dev? I've tried it on multiple iPhones of different iOS versions as well, all with the same result. The others I tried are iPhone 3GS, iOS 4.3, and iPod Touch (not the newest iPod, but the previous version?), iOS 6.1.3, on wifi. All give same results. Looking forward to a new and usable update! Thanks for the app! -- angidazee, 2013-05-02 ### ***** "An amazing app" Wish I could've had this when I was younger. It's very fun I think. I always test run my daughters apps. And although she is two this will be the app she will be using to learn how to spell!!!!! -- Mella311, 2013-04-18 ### ***** "A perfect balance" I love all the Simplex apps. While I love that the words are sorted by phonetic pattern in the other apps (great for teaching principles of how spelling works), the beauty of this one is that it teaches the phonetic basis of the sight words young readers and writers need every day. Oddly, the other thing I love about this one is actually the lack of sorting by phonetic pattern. Some children simply memorize the particular pattern they need to use for a list, but don't generalize well to their daily work since they need a variety of patterns all at once. This app forces them to think about and apply a variety of phonetic patterns all within one list. I delightedly use both types of Simplex apps in my classroom. Different kids need different approaches at different times. Simplex provides awesome tools to help meet those diverse needs. -- MM's mommy, 2013-04-10 ### ***** "Simplex Spelling HD - Dolch Sight Words With Reverse Phonics is simply fantastic!" This app has over 200 high frequency Dolch words which students will be able to practice spelling through typing via an alphabetical or keyboard style letter grid. Mastery limits for each word may be set within the settings option and various students can be maintained at any given time. Consonants and vowels are differentiated via colour-coding, phonetic hints are offered, spelling words are given in sentence context, and statistical data is saved as the child progresses. There is a wonderful introduction provided within the app which offers hands on experience and I recommend using that section immediately after purchasing this app. It is fantastic and will no doubt help your child progress in their reading, spelling, and writing abilities! I told you it was fantastic! ~LSAppleby -- LSAppleby, 2013-04-09 ### ****- "great spelling app" 260 high frequency spelling words for your child to practice. Words are spoken and used in a sentence LOVE this. Your child can even use hints to help them spell a word. Graphics are colorful and entertaining for child to focus on the app. This is a very easy app to figure out and use my 6 yr old autistic son had no issues using this app. -- Spanglersamantha, 2013-04-09 ### ***** "Awesome" Best sight word app out there. Worth the price. Was hesitant at first but well worth it. Design is great, sleek. The best feature is the retention of words that have yet to be mastered. So it makes your kid go back to them again and again until they get it right. Would love a feature that locks you into particular lists, forcing a repeat until they are mastered. So I could choose say, the first 5 and then it would stop after those and go back to revise/review. -- Comicrazy123, 2013-03-16 ### ***** "Awesome" This is my favorite sight word app. I do not teach sight words with the look-say method. I teach all sight words phonetically. This app reinforces the phonics. -- Triplescoop, 2013-03-10 ### ****- "Good app" Great for reinforcing sight words, phonics and spelling! It would be cool if you also load in words to practice as well, for instance my 1st graders spelling words, for extra practice each week before her test. -- Amerscmp, 2013-03-08 ### ***** "Super excited" Super excited to use this app with my son. It has everything I was looking for to help him learn to spell without frustrating him. Have been using this app now for several months with my 12 year old son who has autism. I had no success in teaching him to spell until now. This app is absolutely perfect. I hope Pyxwise continues to develop apps like these. -- AutismHomeschoolMom, 2013-01-23 ### ***** "OMG!,,,," I finally have something to HELP my daughter that has autism......really a wonderful app...this meets her needs when sometimes a teacher just don't. -- 143hannah, 2012-11-03 ### ****- "Need more words" This is a great way for my home schooled daughter to practice spelling, we would benefit from harder word lists being added! Thanks for straight forward practice! -- 2Two2Two, 2012-08-16 ### ****- "Nice!" My twin girls can't put it down. -- oneplaceTUNES, 2012-06-06 ### ***** "Great tool for learning" I really like this app because it help student not only learn the word, but how to spell it. Since most of my students learn through to read using a sight word method, it helps them build up fluency in common words in an engaging manner. -- TeaCH SpEd 2, 2012-06-04 ### ***** "Great App" This is a great app! I use it with my 10yo son with Autism, and he is doing really well. Very easy to use. -- aman6672, 2012-05-25 ### ***** "Amazing!" Hands down one of the best spelling apps that's have ever used with my students. I work with students with Autism and this has helped bring their sight words up to near grade level. They love to work and spell out their words. They are happy to use the program, they never feel of it as hard work and ask for it by name. I would recommend this app to everyone! -- Frances Amato, 2012-05-07 ### ****- "Like the approach" Spelling is a challenge for my son who does not sound out words to spell. I appreciate the systematic nature of this app and it seems to be helping. I've never heard of reverse phonics but it makes sense and might help with reading as well. Any app requested more than once is a winner at our house. -- 4000apps, 2012-02-03 ### ***** "My son loves this." My son has dyslexia, and the "reverse" phonics is fun for him. It is different than reading, yet it essentially teaches the same skills. We tried out the lite version, and he liked it so much, we bought the HD iPad version. -- wide range, 2012-01-22 ### ****- "Good start, but would benefit from some improvements" I teach 2nd grade & my younger child is a struggling reader/speller, so I was very excited to get this. My philosophy is that, for the most part, sight words cannot/should not be sounded out & kids need to learn to read them "in a snap". Spelling is different & as much practice in a variety of ways is good. That said, the app could use some adjustments. First, the pronunciation of the words is not always clear. Second, just because a word is spelled on the first try doesn't mean it is mastered. Students should spell each word correctly a few times for this. -- lilmenley, 2011-12-15 ### ***** "Fun way to work on dreaded task." Our daughter has mild auditory processing issues. Since several letter pairs sound the same to her, she's not a big fan of spelling. This app and the Simplex Sight Words make her practice time much more fun and productive, which makes us both happy. Can't wait to see how she progresses! -- App_Mom, 2011-12-13 ### ***** "Great app" My six yearold daughter loves using this app to practice her spelling. 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