# Word BINGO

> Education

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id406264088](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id406264088)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id406264088`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Curiosity Media
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 3.70 / 5 (72 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5
- **Last updated:** 2017-08-18
- **First published:** 2011-02-02
- **Size:** 24 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/word-bingo/id406264088)
- **Website:** [http://www.abcya.com](http://www.abcya.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.abcya.com/mobile\_app\_privacy\_policy.htm](http://www.abcya.com/mobile_app_privacy_policy.htm)

## Description

Word BINGO is an educational suite of four games that helps kids master 300+ Dolch sight words through engaging activities like Word BINGO, Spelling Practice, Word It Up, and Fling It. It explains what sight words are and what the Dolch word list includes, then trains reading and spelling with interactive challenges.

With features like a universal app purchase, multiple player profiles, progress tracking via My Report Card, and word lists by grade level, Word BINGO makes literacy practice fun and trackable. Privacy matters are addressed: no ads, no in-app purchases, and no analytics.

## Rankings

- #165,931 — Overall

## Review summary

Word BINGO is seen as fun and educational, with family-friendly appeal and multiple levels, especially on iPad. However, many reviews report ongoing audio problems—no sound on iPhone and intermittent issues—that undermine play. Some users also feel the app doesn’t match its advertised content, offering only a few games, plus UI and scoring bugs. Despite these issues, the game’s learning value and engaging, on-the-go gameplay remain appealing to kids and families.

### Pros

- Fun and engaging for kids and family, with hands-on Bingo Bugs gameplay.
- Educational value, helping kids practice spelling, reading, and sight words.
- Multiple levels and speeds to accommodate different learners.
- Works well on iPad and is convenient for learning on the go.
- Bingo Bugs mechanic provides motivation and feedback during practice.

### Cons

- No sound or serious audio issues, especially on iPhone; audio often not working.
- Not as advertised; only a couple of games are available despite marketing four games.
- UI/navigation issues can block starting a game (no option to play after setup).
- Gameplay bugs affecting progress or bug scoring mechanics (bugs time/score changes) that hinder play.

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