Spell&Speakios
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As of Jul 4, 2026stale (74d)Rating 2.44
Ratings 27
Price $1.99
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Released Jul 11, 2012
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Versions observed at capture, newest firstv1.6Jun 9, 2016
This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.
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Recent store reviews · rule-based labelsSampled 30
Positive 13 (43%)
Negative 11 (37%)
Mentions pricing 8 (27%)
5★10 (33%)
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★★★★★positiveTwo 👍👍up · 2026-05-10 · v1.6
Similar to the original
I understand that there are mixed reviews about this application, I’ve read through a few of them and decided to try it out for myself. I love how the developer stayed true to the look of the original speak and spell, especially with the electronic voice. (Side note it makes me think of E.T.). Some users have reported that it is kind of difficult to understand the electronic voice when it speaks, but I see this as something minor. Honestly since I have tried out the app a few times, I have easily been able to understand what it’s saying. Overall this app is awesome, and a must download. This will definitely re awaken a part of your childhood. Have fun!!
★★★★★positiveTonestones · 2026-01-20 · v1.6
Perfect! Just like in third grade...
Love the clearer annunciation present in this version.Nails it! Well done:)
★★★★★neutralPerson you dont need my name · 2025-05-06 · v1.6
Great in certain ways but also not too great
So what I mean by my title is that some of the words are intelligble, but you can understand words like Earth, Angel, Word, Touch, etc. But certain words like To, Pull, Tool, can be very intelligible.
Also I see this app as useful for other than the nostgia people wish to have but also for some of the other things at hand.
★★★★★negativeMentions pricingFjsantis83 · 2024-02-14 · v1.6
Not worth it
I should have paid attention before spending $2 that I cannot get back.
Even though it had the same voice from the original l, the are small and not interactive. The app/interaction does not appear to be working as it should. Waste of time…
★★★★★negativeOakland Station · 2023-08-25 · v1.6
IT DOES NOT WORK!!
Screenshot only. So lame.
★★★★★negativeMentions pricing✨roey✨ · 2023-08-25 · v1.6
HORRIBLE APP
THIS GAME IS HORRIBLE!!! DON'T WASTE UR MONEY FOR THIS IT'S FREAKING CRAP
★★★★★negativeMentions pricingkc123456778 · 2019-11-27 · v1.6
It doesn’t work.
I feel ripped off it is a small picture of original. Unable to zoom in or see the buttons and it doesn’t work properly. Save your money but the real thing or try another app
★★★★★negativeMentions pricingcorbusier's taint · 2019-11-13 · v1.6
Spell&sSpeak
Big waste of money, stay clear
★★★★★positiveAloramarie · 2019-09-16 · v1.6
My brother
My brother uses the Speak & Read to communicate with the
family. He had a stroke when he was one year old. Is there a way you could create the Speak & Read for the iPad? I know his original one is going to stop working and I don’t want him to be without it. Please consider creating an app. Thank you.
★★★★★neutralTheAnimaster · 2017-09-23 · v1.6
OK, but yes, frustrating
The original had a "Say It" function that would read out ten words that you had to spell afterwards -- this doesn't seem to work the same. Also the original Spell A used simpler words. This does not seem to differentiate between Spell A-D. Ah well.. it's entertaining to some degree but makes me want to go out an shell on a used-yet-functional version of the real thing.
★★★★★negativeEddie Ivan222 · 2017-09-11 · v1.6
Too small
This is the same voice used in many electronic music tracks in the 80'a and 90's. It would have been nice to add a feature not found in the original, such as speaking words you type into it. Menu options are too small to read clearly.
★★★★★negativeMentions pricingContessaD · 2017-01-09 · v1.6
Waste of money!
This app is a piece of crap. It literally does nothing. It just opens and that's it. Save your money! It's junk!!
★★★★★negativeNostradamus11 · 2016-09-18 · v1.6
Needs more voice options
Very difficult to understand the words. Even "best voice" has an English accent which is very difficult to understand,
★★★★★neutralCCTRLT · 2016-05-01 · v1.5
Needs some work
It does sound like the original voice. I saw that it had an alternative voice that would be easier for the kids, but I don't think that voice is very easy to understand. I can't find any directions so maybe there are settings that I'm missing but if so, it looses stars for not being intuitive. The original machine had modules for different word lists. You could also cycle through several lists in the machine. This appears to only have "Spell A" single list. This list goes from the word "to" to "thorough" in the same list, it's not practical for my 6yo and just frustrates him not to use it. It would be nice with this new technology to allow the parent the ability to edit, or at least control, the word lists.
★★★★★positiveLynra7 · 2015-10-29 · v1.5
Much better in new voice
As previous review mentions, the newer voice is MUCH easier to understand & the "British" accent makes it more fun for my son. (original voice very nostalgic - but could not understand) Fun for al ages
★★★★★neutralMsc1234567890 · 2014-12-13 · v1.5
Nice emulator
Its a cute speak and spell emulator. The buttons are almost too small to see on the iphone. Might be better on ipad. Sounds like the original. Would like the button text to be a bit larger.
★★★★★positiveEdgar · 2014-11-30 · v1.5
Classic
This is the classic speak n spell in all its' unintelligible glory. I appreciate them keeping the same sounds, but the original voice is a little rough for a default. It wasn't until after I played for a while, gave up and wrote a review and read some more that I found a way to change the voice into a more modern one. It's hidden under the # key on the keyboard.
★★★★★negativeMentions pricingD1ETZ · 2014-08-16 · v1.4
Awful App
Voice is perfect, but it cannot "say" anything you want it to. It just asks you to type words it tells you to type. Hard to type on small letters. Should never have been allowed to be put on App Store. Rip off. I want my money back!!!!!!!
★★★★★positiveJTB871 · 2013-12-23 · v1.4
Childhood
This takes me back to my childhood when my uncle bought it for me and my brother.
★★★★★negativeMentions pricingMeme76543 · 2013-08-17 · v1.3
Worst app ever
Believe the reviews about it being hard to understand. I thought it said spell pull so I put poll and it was incorrect so I put pole and it said no the correct spelling is t o o l. But even worst is the buttons on the screen are so small you can barely push them to spell the words, they are a third of the size of the buttons on my iPhone keypad. You almost always hit the wrong letter but most of the time when I hit the buttons it says nothing at all. This is a complete scam. I want to know how to get money back.
★★★★★neutralTaddude · 2013-07-14 · v1.3
Works best on iPad
The keyboard is WAY too small on the iPhone. It is very hard to type.
Works fine on the iPad's bigger screen.
★★★★★positiveFrozenAstronaut · 2013-02-23 · v1.3
The real deal
Perfect reproduction. Kraftwerk fans will recognize the voice and beep tones from "Computer World"
★★★★★positiveMeyertj · 2013-01-07 · v1.3
Great App
My sister had this game and this app reminds me of those times. I'd be interested in the speak n math which is the game I had as a child.
★★★★★negativeMentions pricingPeedOffPigeon · 2012-12-30 · v1.3
No Good at All
Too hard to understand no matter which voice you use. I'm glad my childhood memory was worth $1.99, this app surely isn't.
★★★★★positiveSleestack2272 · 2012-10-29 · v1.3
Great rendition of an old friend.
I loved my Speak & Spell so I was thrilled to see a few apps out there emulating it. This app is the best, spot on and even has the original button types. Can't wait to share some memories with my kids.