Frequently asked questions

My Custom Sight Words is an iOS app for children ages 3–9 to practice sight words and spelling. It includes custom word lists, spoken-word help, learning paths, and untimed practice.

My Custom Sight Words is designed for young learners ages 3–9. Families can create custom word lists to practice words their child is learning at school or at home.

The app’s core learning activities are designed for offline use. Downloading or updating the app, making or restoring purchases, opening external links, and contacting support may require an internet connection.

Children do not need an online account or login to use My Custom Sight Words. Learner profiles, custom word lists, learning progress, and preferences are stored on the device. See our privacy policy for details about backups and information you choose to share with support.

No. My Custom Sight Words does not access the microphone, record voices, or use speech recognition. It plays prerecorded audio and uses Apple’s built-in text-to-speech to pronounce words and names when needed. See our privacy policy for details.

Jessica, a mom who wanted to make sight-word learning easier for her daughter, created My Custom Sight Words and shared it with other families. Read Jessica’s story.

Yes. In the app’s parent settings, use Custom Lists to manage your child’s words. Use Add Words to add words to a list. Some custom learning features may require Full Access.

Open Settings in the app and complete the parental gate. This keeps word lists, voice settings, and other parent controls separate from your child’s practice.

Turn up your device’s media volume and check whether sound is playing through connected headphones or a Bluetooth speaker. Check the app’s voice settings, then close and reopen the app if needed.

Open the app’s Full Access screen and choose Restore Purchase. Make sure your device is signed in to the Apple Account used for the original purchase and connected to the internet.

No. Practice is untimed, so your child can take a moment, listen, and try again at their own pace.

Open the Progress tab to review your child’s learning. If you use more than one learner profile, check that you have selected the right child.

An Android version of My Custom Sight Words is currently in development.