# Ultimate Spelling Battle vs Synonyms Game

The clearest difference is rating: Ultimate Spelling Battle at 4.7 against Synonyms Game's 4.0. Ultimate Spelling Battle also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). Synonyms Game's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ultimate Spelling Battle sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Synonyms Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ultimate Spelling Battle holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ultimate Spelling Battle has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ultimate Spelling Battle ships an update every 3 months, Synonyms Game every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ultimate Spelling Battle | Synonyms Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-spelling-battle/id1103149719/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synonyms-game/id1302102149/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DamTech Designs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1101269110) | [Michal Sajban](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523258286) |

## What reviewers say

### Ultimate Spelling Battle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-spelling-battle/id1103149719)

Master English spelling and grammar with this comprehensive quiz game. It offers thousands of questions, including odd-one-out and fill-in-the-blanks, plus fun facts about words and their origins. Differentiate between UK and US English spellings and improve your vocabulary and speaking skills.

**Highlights:** English spelling quizzes, Grammar fill-in-the-blanks, Odd one out questions, Word pronunciation, UK vs US English differentiation, Spelling facts and word origins, Synonym and antonym quizzes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Hint Coins | $0.49 | one-time |
| 30 Honeycombs | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hint Coins | $1.49 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 80 Honeycombs | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hint Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 180 Honeycombs | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP | $6.99 | one-time |
| 400 Honeycombs | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Helpful for learning/improving spelling
- 👍 Enjoyable and challenging
- 👍 Great for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs/glitches (quiz not opening, freezing, misspelled words)
- 💸 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Timed games cause stress
- 🇬🇧 British spelling predominates over American

**Reported bugs**

- Quiz not opening
- Game freezing after play
- Misspelled words in quiz

**Requested features**

- Option to disable timed games
- More accurate/consistent spelling questions


### Synonyms Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synonyms-game/id1302102149)

Expand your English vocabulary and test your knowledge of synonyms through engaging gameplay. This free app offers multiple game modes and an extensive word library, playable online or offline.

**Highlights:** Five dynamic game modes, Extensive word library, Vocabulary builder, Competitive leaderboards, Progress tracking, Online and offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock ALL + Remove ads! | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ultimate Spelling Battle free?

Ultimate Spelling Battle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Synonyms Game free?

Synonyms Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ultimate Spelling Battle or Synonyms Game?

Ultimate Spelling Battle is rated higher. Ultimate Spelling Battle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Synonyms Game averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ultimate Spelling Battle or Synonyms Game have ads?

Both Ultimate Spelling Battle and Synonyms Game show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ultimate Spelling Battle or Synonyms Game?

Ultimate Spelling Battle ships an update every 3 months, and Synonyms Game every 12 months. Most recently, Ultimate Spelling Battle was updated on October 29, 2026 and Synonyms Game on October 22, 2026.

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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.*