Turn reading practice into an adventure! Spot each sight word, say it aloud, tap it to earn a star — and unlock adorable pixel pets along the way. Completely free.
Free · No ads · No in-app purchases · iPhone & iPad
6 LEVELS · 57 SIGHT WORDS · GROWS WITH YOUR READER
GAME MECHANICS
Choose from 6 colour-coded levels, each with its own theme, background, and pixel pet mascot.
Each sight word floats on screen. Say it aloud as you recognise it, then tap it to earn a star. Collect 5 stars and you're on to the next word!
Nail a word and a brand new pixel pet pops out of its egg! There are 60 unique creatures to discover across all 6 levels.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
No cost, no ads, no subscriptions — ever. Pure learning, pure fun.
Sight word lists complementary to the InitialLit evidence-based literacy program — giving kids a running start on reading fluency.
Unlock adorable animated pixel pets as you master each word. With 60 unique creatures across 6 levels — can you collect them all?
Red through Yellow — each level grows with your child's reading confidence, unlocking new pets and new adventures.
Earn up to 5 stars per word. Say it aloud, tap it, and watch the stars fill up before the next word appears.
No accounts, no tracking, no analytics. Completely safe for young children — nothing ever leaves the device.
THE BEST PART
Master a sight word and a pixel pet hatches just for you! Bunnies, cats, dogs, pandas, parrots and more — each level hides a whole new crew of adorable creatures waiting to be unlocked.
A SNEAK PEEK AT THE CREW
… and 43 more waiting to be discovered!
SCIENCE OF READING
Sightwords Superhero is designed to be complementary to InitialLit — an evidence-based literacy program developed by the MultiLit Research Unit to give every child the best possible foundation for reading.
Mastering high-frequency sight words early frees up a child's working memory so they can focus on understanding what they read — a critical milestone on the path to fluency.
Learn About InitialLit →CHILD SAFETY FIRST
We collect absolutely zero data— no names, no emails, no analytics, no location, no device IDs. The app works entirely offline and nothing ever leaves your child's device.
Download free on iPhone and iPad.
No sign-up. No credit card. No catch.
We'd love to hear from you — whether it's a question, a bug, or just to say hi.
sightwordsapp@kendalslack.com