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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- Syllable type identification
- Vowel sound clues
- Word decoding support
- Supplemental reading education
- Language development aid
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Syllable Count (Multi | Name That Syllable |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 148 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jariya Tuantranont | Edwards Insight, LLC |
Customer experience
Syllable Count (Multi
Name That Syllable
In-app purchases
Syllable Count (Multi
No in-app purchases
Name That Syllable
No in-app purchases
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