Name: Fry Words
Rating: 3.67568 (37 reviews)

User Reviews for Fry Words

3.68 out of 5

37 Ratings

4 years ago, I am King George

Nice reading app

Nice app. I wish there was a way to mark the cards off that have been mastered so they know what needs to be worked on.

6 years ago, Mama33bobs

Great for Fry words

I don’t even want to know how many sight word apps I downloaded before finding this one. It does almost everything I need without a bunch of unnecessary games. Each set of Fry words is broken down into their 10 word list making it easy for me to make a favorite list for my kids to practice. My only complaint is I have to set it up on a different device for each kid as their practice words are all different and I don’t want to create my own list with sounds every week. If I could just create a quick list from all words that would be ideal. Regardless, I’m thankful I didn’t have to build an app myself.

7 years ago, MamaJohn

Excellent flexibility

I'm trying to help a senior citizen learn to read, and this app is probably the most helpful thing we've used so far. The reading expert we've consulted recommends we try to add just three words at a time, so the flexibility afforded in the "controls" is perfect for our needs.

10 months ago, AESBeth

What's the point?

I downloaded this at the recommendation of my daughter's school, and it's so basic with no instructions. What's the point of this app? If I use it like a flash card, a voice says the word first which prevents my daughter from "reading" it. I must be missing something, but there's no way to ask for help.

7 years ago, RunTeo

Basic

This app is simply a blank screen with one fry word in the center. You tap the word and the app says the word out loud and then replaces it with the next word. You can customize it – find, capitalization, audio, etc. I can't imagine that it would be engaging for a kid but i'm sure there are some people who are less something just like this.

10 years ago, Scamper68

Good App

This is great for drilling with students. However, I was using another list to check off what students knew and needed additional help on and some of the words have suffixes added or are just not a sight word. Please fix that and send an update. Otherwise, I liked it. I like the black print on a white background- nothing to distract the student.

3 years ago, alexisyaritza

Sound doesn't work

The audio does not work. And when it does it is so low that you have to put the phone to your ear just to hear it? Please fix it!

7 years ago, Matt'sMom1

Great app!

Great app for working with my students on sight words!

6 years ago, chase64321

Why is the volume so low??

Volume is too low

12 years ago, 1 Way 2 Hvn

great for dyslexic adults, too!

My adult son had his reading level go from second grade level to sixth when I worked with him daily, but it returned to second when he moved out on his own. If he will allow himself to learn the Fry's Lists, he is less apt to be teased and have people ridicule him. He has even had prospective girlfriends say they did not want to text or chat anymore because of his terrible spelling!

12 years ago, SpecEd Teacher-Mom

Awesome app!

This app has almost everything I look for in an app for use in my classroom - customizable, easy to use, engaging for my students. The only other thing I wish it had was a record keeping component where I could enter several students and then email a report to myself for data tracking. But even without that component, in my opinion, it is a 5-star app.

10 years ago, Jboyler99

Great App -Review by a Teacher

This is a great app. Very customizable. Most of the criticisms come from people who don't understand the methodology behind Fry's First Sight Words (Do a Google search), or haven't played with the settings enough. The only thing I would ask for is them to work on the recording section. As far as I can tell it doesn't work. However, this sight word tool is miles ahead of anything else on the market.

9 years ago, Fry / Sight Words

Finally!!

Finally!! A fantastic app to help my Pre-K & Kindergartener! As we have learned from our older children, the earlier they are introduced to these words, in any way, the easier learning is for them (& therefore, easier, less stressful on Moms & dads!). I love the customizable portions and have even created little spelling tests in groups of 5-8 words. I showed this to my children's teachers and they love it too! Thank you Alligator Apps!

10 years ago, Apothecarrie1

Great app overall

Great app for my soon to be 1st grader! I only wish that she could self-check her answers by clicking for the word pronunciation AFTER it is presented. The only options I have found present the word at the same time as the pronunciation (great for introducing new words), or present the word with no pronunciation at all (I have to supervise to ensure correct response).

11 years ago, Sheila26.2

So perfect for emerging and struggling readers!

My daughter has lagged a bit behind on her reading mainly because of sight words. She was evaluated through Scottish Rite for dyslexia. They recommended she practice the Fry word list everyday to help with word fluency. I was so happy to find this app. We use it with a timer to help her with her word fluency. Perfect, simple, easy to use. Thanks for creating this!

11 years ago, Baby16Ruth

Perfect

This app allows you to change as needed, however I don't need to! It is perfect for individual practice or whole group activity when projected. The iPad is sensitive to touch but other than that, it works great. I found it hard to teach sight words and this app has allowed my class to do it for fun!

12 years ago, DrMartha

Good start

Good idea. My son is slightly more likely to learn his spelling words if they are found on an iPad than on a flash card. I just hope the company will continue to develop the app so that there are more games to play, maybe "pick the two words (out of 4 or 5) that rhyme. Or a game that involves knowing the meaning of the word.

13 years ago, Zarf987654

Nice

I really like this app. My one suggestion for improvement would be to change the transition motion to a two finger tap or swipe so that people can track the word with their finger without changing the word.

11 years ago, CTroyer14

Spelling word review

We use this app to study my second grade son's spelling words. I replaced the words on a Fry list that he had mastered with his spelling words and my voice. It has also been helpful on nights that I have to work late so he can hear my voice and study without me.

9 years ago, bluve27

Great, but buggy

This would be a terrific app if the edit mode worked right. The recording option doesn't work at all and the app freezes, forcing you to close and reopen just to keep going. Also, the words aren't grouped according to the current fry lists sent home by teachers or the ones you find online - an easy fix if the edit mode worked properly.

11 years ago, Teacher3000

Fry words

This is perfect for my kinder at home and my second graders at school. I love the fact that the child can be read to, repeat as needed the word in front of them, and swipe to the next word when ready!

11 years ago, ILove2read!!!

Wonderful App

As a teacher, I was very excited to see that there was an app containing the Fry list sight words. This is the exact same words I test my first graders on and I can't wait to tell my parents about this app... Great tool for kids!!!!

12 years ago, Jonevans77

Perfect for my Kindergartner

I downloaded a few of these apps and what makes this the best is the customization features. Allowing my daughter to record her own pronunciation really kept her interested.

7 years ago, Vicious stardom

Fry 1000 words

I use this with students in my tutoring groups. They enjoy all the different activities that we can do. It is the way we start every session. Thanks for such a good app and making it free.

12 years ago, Kay in Katy

Awesome app!

I have a kindergarteners, and he has 3 sight words per week, plus a workbook, with 100 Fry sight words to be learned by the end of the year. It is really helping, and I love that we can make our own ,ust to match this weeks homework.

9 years ago, Rodimus1

Great until it locks up

This app is great when it works correctly. I love that I can add word lists. However, I have had it lock up twice which requires me to delete and reinstall the app. Unfortunately I lost all of my custom lists twice. I will have to go back to using flash cards for my custom lists.

11 years ago, DesdeDDD

Buggy app

This would be great due to the customization option of adding and recording your own words such as foreign language vocabulary. The record option worked on one word then never again-even after multiple tries of new downloads. Not worth the frustration. And yes, I checked that the app was granted access to the microphone in iPad settings and sound was on in the apps settings.

12 years ago, teacher RR

Great app

I use this at school with all my students. I love the way it can be customized to meet the needs of each student. Be sure to check out all the options, I just discovered the PLAY mode.

12 years ago, New teach

Nice app

I use this for my kindergarten kids. It is nice not to have make flash cards. I project them on the whiteboard to make sure all students can see. The only thing I don't like is that the proper nouns and the word I are not capitalized .

10 years ago, L. Ls10r

Easier than flash cards

It is basically flashcards but without all the writing and piles of cards banded up in rubber bands. He seems slightly more interested because it is on my iPad (which he normally doesn't get to touch).

8 years ago, Mystikal2f

App freezes

The app freezes often and I have to delete it completely and then download it again. It does this on my iPhone and my sons iPad. Other than that everything is great!

9 years ago, Love pink 77778

Please fix the sight word capital I

I would recommend this app if you could fix the capital I in the first 100 Words. It should always be a capital even if every other word is not capitalized.

11 years ago, Mrs.Peeps

Awesome!

Love that I can customize the words! My 16 month old uses the "your baby can read" program so being able to customize the list makes this app awesome! Love it!

13 years ago, Sdmcgolfing

Interactive, very useful!

Great solution for checking students knowledge of the Fry site words. Much more interesting than just reading off paper lists. Just what I was looking for.

12 years ago, dahved33

Disappointed

Couldn't get the sound to work, which would be helpful for kids who don't know the words and have English as a second language. Was also hoping we could have the whole list at once or in groups of 20 or 25 or another amount you set. Would be nice the. To select words to review.

12 years ago, Mommy'o three

Great for my 6 yr old!

I really love using this app over traditional flash cards! It works great and my little girls enjoys doing her flash cards. It has improved her reading.

11 years ago, Galawyer

Fabulous App!

Not only can you use this app to help your child learn the sight words already on here, but you can add your own words from the school's list. It is amazing!!!

11 years ago, Ryansmithfoto

Awesome app!

My kindergartener finds this very helpful in studying for his word club at school. I love that you can save words as favorites so you can practice just the ones you need to work on.

12 years ago, Seward folly

Teacher

Great for classroom: i use ipad on big screen or kids practice at their leveled list in pairs with iPods in middle school reading intervention class for practice several times a week.

12 years ago, Kitty409

Easy quick and convenient

I love this app!No more flipping through handheld cards. My 3year old nephew already knows 10 words.

13 years ago, The Idea Cubby

Great flashcards

This is great for the classroom as well as small groups. The words can be read so students see and hear the words. Lots of practical uses.

12 years ago, Teacher who cares

Great flexibility

As a dad and a teacher I love the ability to customize the lists for both my son and my students.

13 years ago, CMC778

Great

This is a great app! The only thing I would like is a way to put all self made lists first rather in abc order with the 1000 words.

13 years ago, Lehua100

Love this app!

Great job. I track kindergarten and this is a practical app that I can use with small groups, individuals and as a center with two students wooing together.

13 years ago, Ray 0197

Great for emerging readers

My daughter has advanced her reading schools with flash cards. Most only get to the first 300 words. This gets the first 1000 which is fantastic. Plus it's fun for her!

11 years ago, Miss Ebron

Super

This is the best app ever. I tutor after school and I am able to customize this app weekly to include the kids spelling and vocabulary words.

12 years ago, 2ndtchr

Good App!

May I make a suggestion? This would be an AWESOME app if it had a BACK BUTTON!! Children cannot always control their fingers and forward to the next word before they are ready too!

10 years ago, JenHen412

Was great now doesn't work

Great concept. However after customizing several lists, I can open the app but nothing happens when I click on the individual lists.

12 years ago, Woobie777

Convenient!

This was so much better than having to make my own slide show! Great!

10 years ago, Pmacon

Fry Word App

This is the best app I've used. It's list is comprehensive and you can add word, delete or change order. Fantastic!!!

Description

"This is exactly what I asked Alligator Apps to develop for my classroom. Thank you so much!" The Fry 1000 Instant Words are a list of the most common words used for teaching reading, writing, and spelling. These high frequency words should be recognized instantly by readers. Dr. Edward B. Fry's Instant Words (which are often referred to as the "Fry Words") are the most common words used in English ranked in order of frequency. In 1996, Dr. Fry expanded on Dolch's sight word lists and research and published a book titled "Fry 1000 Instant Words." In his research, Dr. Fry found the following results: 25 words make up approximately 1/3 of all items published. 100 words comprise approximately 1/2 of all of the words found in publications. 300 words make up approximately 65% of all written material. To make learning the Fry Words fun, simple, and easy, we have broken all 1,000 Fry words into unique sets of 10 words each. Why Fry Words from Alligator Apps? We believe that educational apps should be ridiculously fun, immensely educational, and affordable for all. Ideal for Kids 1 - 4 Years Old Alligator Apps User Stories: "I really love this app! I use it daily with my daughter and she has already picked up on a handful of words within a weeks time. Easy to use and customize to your child needs." "My son is learning the Fry's word list in school and this is the perfect app! What a time saver. Instead of having to create hundreds of flashcards here they are and it's FREE." "Wonderful App! As a mom & as a certified Kindergarten teacher, I love all of the Alligator Apps. I use them with my infant twins daily & am brainstorming ways to use it with my students in the fall (specifically the shapes)!" Why you and your kids will love this app: • Add your own cards - you can add an unlimited number of new words and record your own voice • Add new lists - you can add and group flash cards into customizable lists which is ideal for learning • Fun & engaging voice artist keeps kids engaged • The application works both in portrait and landscape mode • 5 unique game modes from easy (2 words only) to challenging (6 words per page) • Fully customizable font size, font color, spelling (upper case, lower case, etc.) • Unique continuous looping feature so you can go through hundreds of flashcards automatically • Customizable speed - you decide how fast to go from flashcard to flashcard • Infant mode - includes ability to select extra large font size and red font color (ideal for babies less than 12 months of age) • Don't want to teach a given word? No problem, just delete the card • Multi-sensory learning tool - combining audio, voice, and written words HEROIC SUPPORT Heroic Support is not just what we do. It's really what makes us, well, us. It's that drive to make a difference in your life - no matter how big or small. Really, it's our way of life because we want you to be our customer for a lifetime of fun and learning. Have questions? We are here to help. Email us at [email protected]