Comparison

Syllable Word Search vs Math Widgets

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Syllable Word Search

This educational game challenges players to find and connect syllables to form words across 27 missions. It offers adjustable difficulty, custom game creation, and multiple pronunciation options.

Highlights
  • 27 challenging levels
  • Word formation by connecting syllables
  • Custom mission creation
  • Multiple pronunciation options
  • Open-Dyslexia font support
  • Hints and time limits
Features
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*** 2015 Academics´ Choice Award - Smart Media Winner *** Join Spike in this new space adventure in which he must travel through 27 missions in order to reach his destiny. Each mission will require the use of special skills to find and complete all the words found in deep space. In each mission you will have to find and join syllables to complete all the words and finish the task. But beware new and different challenges await. Time may run out, moves may be counted or correct order must be followed, thankfully Spike has left green marks to help you follow the correct path. A black hole may appear in some missions and swallow words if they are not completed in time, so stay on your toes and concentrate to finish the missions. Thankfully Spike has also created a practice environment in which you will able to create your own mission and gain skills to complete levels. Syllable Word Search uses a unique memory card game and word search style game, that challenges players to form words by searching for syllables. Each of the 27 levels in Syllable Word Search provides increasing challenges to players. The player must complete a level before proceeding to the next. Levels become more challenging as the player advances through the game: the list of words increases, words are presented by topics, 2 to 6 syllable words are introduced, green cards are no longer available, duplicate syllables are presented on the board, among many other challenges. For advance players, Syllable Word Search has the option to create your own mission. In this option the player selects the characteristics and complexity of the board. Choose from different game plays: ============================ * 27 levels * Boards size varies * 2 to 6 syllable ENGLISH words * Listen to the word in one of the 4 pronunciations available (American English, UK English, Australian English, South Africa English) * Uses Open-Dyslexia font for ease of reading * Select syllables in order or random order * Get hints * Have time limits * Have card moves limits * Create your own game with themes and challenges available * Access over 3700 words and choose from 14 themes By downloading this app, you agree to Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Math Widgets

Features
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Math Widgets is a collection of four interactive tools for teaching and learning basic math concepts. The Slide Rule Widget helps students understand the meaning of addition and subtraction. By sliding the rule right or left the students represent an addition or subtraction problem in a way that is similar to how a classic slide rule works. The Fraction Action Widget displays at random a problem fraction. The student's challenge is to locate an equivalent fraction on the number line ruler. The Integers Widget provides practice in finding the answers to problems involving the addition of positive and negative integers. The students use a number line to locate answers which help them to see the meaning of adding both positive and negative numbers. Examples of problems are: -3 + -5 = -8 or 6 - 8 = -2. The Coordinate Grid Widget helps students learn how to locate points on a coordinate grid using the x and y axes. Each of the quadrants are labelled and students receive feedback as they attempt to locate a set of give points.

Screenshots

Syllable Word Search4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Math Widgets at $1.99 against Syllable Word Search's $29.99. Math Widgets also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Syllable Word Search costs $29.99 and Math Widgets $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Syllable Word Search ships an update every 15 months, Math Widgets every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Syllable Word Search versus Math Widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSyllable Word SearchMath Widgets
Price$29.99$1.99 — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 14 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBQWareVentura Educational Systems

In-app purchases

None

Syllable Word Search

No in-app purchases

None

Math Widgets

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Syllable Word Search free?
Syllable Word Search costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math Widgets free?
Math Widgets costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Syllable Word Search or Math Widgets have ads?
Neither Syllable Word Search nor Math Widgets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Syllable Word Search or Math Widgets?
Syllable Word Search ships an update every 15 months, and Math Widgets every 14 months. Most recently, Syllable Word Search was updated on October 11, 2026 and Math Widgets on October 12, 2026.

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