# Spell&Speak > Trivia Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id540745022](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id540745022) ## Overview - **ID:** `id540745022` - **Platform:** Apple - **Type:** Apple app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Mattia Confalonieri - **Category:** Trivia - **Rating:** 2.50 / 5 (28 ratings) - **Version:** 1.6 - **Last updated:** 2016-06-09 - **First published:** 2012-07-11 - **Size:** 104 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-22 - **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spell-speak/id540745022) - **Website:** [http://www.42srl.it](http://www.42srl.it/) - **Privacy policy:** [http://www.42srl.it/privacypolicy.html](http://www.42srl.it/privacypolicy.html) ## Description Spell&Speak is a tribute to the 80's game that has thrilled generations and teach them to read and write and have fun playing with his unmistakable "voice". In this new digital version retains it's flavor and simplicity typical of the game. It offers different game modes: Spell, Say It, Letter, Code and Mystery Word, during which each letter typed and spoken word is the corresponding display on the display. For 3 years children and up, you can learn while having fun, is also suitable for all adults with a hint of nostalgia, remember the good times we had to play and learn. Spell&Speak is an Universal App, therefore compatible with all devices and already optimized to work well even on the New iPad with retinal display • Spell Game To start the game press the letter corresponding to the level you want (there are four levels of increasing difficulty, from A to D), and finally press GO the button. At this point, the Spell&Speak says a word that the child will write and confirm by pressing the Enter key. At the error, you have another chance to rewrite it. If you are wrong, Spell&Speak pronounce the word three times, one of which spelling, so that the child has a correct perception of individual letters and the correlation between sound and form, this repetition after switching to the next word until the end the match. At this point the result is displayed, showing the number of correct words and misspelled words that were written. Each play has 10 words. • Say It Game Say It offers a series of 10 random words that the child will repeat as they go while displaying their grammar and writing. At the end of the game, the child may choose to continue with 10 other words or switch to another game. • Letter Game Pressing the Letter button Spell&Speak pronunciation and displays, each press of the button, a letter of the alphabet at random, before moving to the next letter, the child has the opportunity to write a letter shown below the text in its will. This game is aimed to teach the various letters to distinguish the sound of reconnecting to the form and typing the same letter delivered by Spell&Speak, or can be used as a game of fantasy writing a word that starts with the letter proposal. • Secret Code Pressing the Secret Code button the child can write a word and with the Enter key can convert it into a secret code that consisting of numbers and symbols. • Mystery Word It consists in guessing the hidden word. On display are many hyphens as the letters of the word to guess. By pressing the correct letter, it appears going to position within the word itself. If you fail more than 6 times the letter Spell&Speak will reveal the hidden word by pronouncing it and showing it on the display. New in version 1.1 •Minor Bugfixing. •Added the ability to play with Italian words while receiving instructions in English. (Key Module Select). •Added the ""Best Voice"". The Original Voice is perfect if you want to relive the emotions of childhood. The "Best Voice" is better if you want to use Spell&Speak for educational purposes. (Key Module Select). •Added the ability to use Spell&Speak with headphones, for the happiness of all parents :-) (do not recommend using headphones to children under the age of 12 years). ## Rankings - #278,570 — Overall ## Review summary Reviews reveal a strong nostalgic appeal: the app faithfully recreates Speak & Spell with authentic sounds, beeps, and button layout, and many praise the clearer voice in the newer version. However, most comments cite usability and value issues: extremely small on-screen controls on iPhone and a keyboard hard to use; frequent bugs or cases where the app doesn’t function; limited functionality (only Spell A list, no editing or Say It feature); and several users feel it’s not worth the price. Overall sentiment is mixed-to-negative despite the nostalgia factor. ### Pros - Nostalgia and faithful recreation of the Speak & Spell experience (sound, feel, button layout). - Clearer annunciation and easier-to-understand voice in the updated version. - Authentic audio cues and button visuals that mimic the original device (beeps, button textures). - Fun and nostalgic for a wide range of ages; appeals to fans and memories. - Overall faithful reproduction that appeals to fans of the original. ### Cons - On iPhone the on-screen keyboard/buttons are very small and hard to use. - The app can be buggy or unresponsive at times. - Limited functionality: only one word list (Spell A) and no easy way to edit lists; missing features from the original. - Perceived poor value for money due to bugs and limited features. - Some users find the voice difficult to understand or less suitable for learning American English. ## Similar extensions and apps - [Word Wizard for Kids](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1466660110) — 4.20 / 5 - [Spell And Say](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1191278400) — 1.80 / 5 - [Spell It Kids](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6779848921) - [Spanish Word Wizard for Kids](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id487162791) — 4.70 / 5 - [Spellphabet](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6482660876) — 5.00 / 5 - [Spell & Listen - talking cards](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id327054559) — 4.30 / 5 - [Magic Spell - first words](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id492113375) — 3.00 / 5 - [Spell 2 Speak](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6444630966) — 4.70 / 5 - [Spell Quest - Kids Spelling](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6759971367) — 1.00 / 5 - [Spelling Adventure](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6748345312) - [SpellQuest Pro](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6757691019) - [SpellPack](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6785109998) --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id540745022)