# Smashing Grammar vs Night Zookeeper

The clearest difference is price: Night Zookeeper at Free against Smashing Grammar's $2.99. Night Zookeeper also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (613 vs 4). Smashing Grammar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Night Zookeeper is free to download; Smashing Grammar costs $2.99 up front. Night Zookeeper sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Smashing Grammar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Night Zookeeper holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Night Zookeeper has 613 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Smashing Grammar's written reviews are positive against 83% of Night Zookeeper's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smashing Grammar | Night Zookeeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smashing-grammar/id1003545554/reviews) | **[4.6 (613 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-zookeeper-fun-learning/id6504489937/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **613** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **83.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 166 MB | 378 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fairlady Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/298297614) | [Wonky Star](https://appshunter.io/developer/573502316) |

## What reviewers say

### Smashing Grammar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smashing-grammar/id1003545554)

This educational app makes learning grammar fun through engaging games. It covers nouns, verbs, syllables, spelling, and plurals with colorful graphics and British voiceovers. Ideal for improving vocabulary and reading fluency.

**Highlights:** Learn nouns, verbs, syllables, spelling, and plurals, Contextual learning of grammar concepts, Improves reading fluency and vocabulary, Engaging graphics and sound effects, Outlandish British voiceovers, Six distinct grammar games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Night Zookeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-zookeeper-fun-learning/id6504489937)

This app makes reading and writing fun for children aged 6-12. It offers mini-games, video lessons, and skill challenges covering a full English language arts curriculum. Children receive personalized feedback from tutors and earn rewards, while parents can track progress.

**Highlights:** Interactive mini-games, Video lessons, Skill challenges, Tutor feedback on writing, Parent progress tracking, Motivating rewards, Collaborative writing opportunities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NZK 1 Month - 1 License | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 Month - 2 Licenses | $17.99 | per month |
| NZK 1 Month - 3 Licenses | $17.99 | per month |
| 1 Month - 4 Licenses | $21.99 | per month |
| 3 Months - 1 License | $36.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months - 2 Licenses | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months - 3 Licenses | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly - 1 License | $118.99 | per year |
| Yearly - 2 Licenses | $154.99 | per year |
| Yearly - 3 Licenses | $154.99 | per year |
| Yearly - 4 Licenses | $189.99 | per year |
| Yearly - 5 Licenses | $239.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 🚀 Helps improve writing skills
- 💡 Gamifies learning
- 👍 Motivates reluctant writers
- 👍 Constructive feedback from tutors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and laggy performance
- 🐛 Inconsistent difficulty levels
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 🔒 Questionable subscription practices

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Upside-down screen when creating new characters
- Audio not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Compatibility improvements for older devices
- More content for older age groups


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smashing Grammar free?

Smashing Grammar costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Night Zookeeper free?

Night Zookeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smashing Grammar or Night Zookeeper?

Night Zookeeper is rated higher. Smashing Grammar averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Night Zookeeper averages 4.6 from 613 ratings.

### Do Smashing Grammar or Night Zookeeper have ads?

Neither Smashing Grammar nor Night Zookeeper shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*