Comparison

Syllable Count (Multi vs Name That Syllable

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

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About

Syllable Count (Multi

This educational game helps children improve reading and spelling by practicing syllable counting. Players collect coins by correctly identifying syllables in words, which can then be used to unlock prizes for a fun monster vs. robot fighting game. It includes progress tracking for parents and teachers, with customizable difficulty levels.

Highlights
  • Syllable counting practice
  • Coin collection for prizes
  • Monster vs. Robot fighting game
  • Progress reports for parents/teachers
  • Customizable difficulty levels
  • Multi-user support (up to 30)
  • Text-to-Speech and sound effects options
Features
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Syllable Count (Multi-User) is a fun game to improve your child's reading and spelling abilities. Breaking the word down by syllables can help kids read the word. Practice sounding out the word (to hear the sound of a vowel) or breaking the word into parts will build a strong foundation in reading for beginning readers. All of the app's 6,500 words are all grouped into 7 syllable words. In this game, your child will collect the coins by answering the number of syllables in the word correctly. Then, kids can spend their coins for the prizes from a game machine. All of the prizes you get will be used and played in fighting game, You (Monster) vs Robot, which is similar as rock-paper-scissors game. Try to count the syllables in a word as many as you can! Syllable Count (Multi-User) also includes a progress report for a parent and teacher to track their child's performance. An additional setup option allows them to control the level of difficulty by customizing the number of syllables in a word to match their child (i.e, more syllable words make more difficult). This game will help your child improve their reading skills in a fun and interactive environment. **Plus, this game allows multiple users, so parent or teacher can add up to 30 users to customize the level of difficulty and keep the progress report for individual child. **You can turn on/off the Text-to-Speech to read the words, and sound effects. ***If you have any questions or problems related to our app, please email us at playsmart.kids@gmail.com. We are willing to assist you.

About

Name That Syllable

This educational app helps students learn about syllabication by identifying syllable types. Understanding these types provides clues to vowel sounds, aiding in word decoding. It offers supplemental support for reading and language development.

Highlights
  • Syllable type identification
  • Vowel sound clues
  • Word decoding support
  • Supplemental reading education
  • Language development aid
Features
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Every syllable must have a talking vowel, but sometimes it can be hard to determine what sound the vowel will make. Identifying the syllable type can give you clues about the vowel sound which can help you decode the word. This app will provide supplemental support for students learning about syllabication.

Screenshots

Syllable Count (Multi4 screens
Name That Syllable2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Syllable Count (Multi at 4.0 against Name That Syllable's 3.0. Name That Syllable's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 Count (Multi costs $0.99 and Name That Syllable $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Syllable Count (Multi holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Syllable Count (Multi ships an update every 6 months, Name That Syllable every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Syllable Count (Multi versus Name That Syllable: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSyllable Count (MultiName That Syllable
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJariya TuantranontEdwards Insight, LLC

Customer experience

Syllable Count (Multi

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Name That Syllable

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Syllable Count (Multi

No in-app purchases

None

Name That Syllable

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Syllable Count (Multi free?
Syllable Count (Multi costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Name That Syllable free?
Name That Syllable costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Syllable Count (Multi or Name That Syllable?
Syllable Count (Multi is rated higher. Syllable Count (Multi averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Name That Syllable averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Syllable Count (Multi or Name That Syllable have ads?
Neither Syllable Count (Multi nor Name That Syllable shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Syllable Count (Multi or Name That Syllable?
Syllable Count (Multi ships an update every 6 months, and Name That Syllable every 10 days. Most recently, Syllable Count (Multi was updated on October 9, 2026 and Name That Syllable on October 3, 2026.

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