# Scholar vs Howcomet

The clearest difference is ads: Howcomet at none against Scholar's shown. Howcomet also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Scholar's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 1) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scholar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Howcomet sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Howcomet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scholar has 13K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Scholar's written reviews are positive against 100% of Howcomet's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scholar | Howcomet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scholar-spelling-bee-quiz/id1308540467/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howcomet/id6802941070/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artem Rakhmatulin](https://appshunter.io/developer/507739701) | [Yajuan Ju](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802941072) |

## What reviewers say

### Scholar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scholar-spelling-bee-quiz/id1308540467)

Improve your spelling with a vocabulary quiz featuring over 600 commonly misspelled words. This app offers a fast and effective way to learn correct spellings, helping you avoid mistakes in daily communication.

**Highlights:** Over 600 misspelled words, Spelling tests, Vocabulary improvement, Error avoidance, Effective learning method

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scholar Plus Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Scholar Plus Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps improve spelling skills
- 🚀 Efficient repetition system
- 💡 Levels increase in difficulty
- 🤓 Useful for spelling bees and tests
- 😊 Enjoyable and fun to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Words not in vocabulary list
- 😞 Overly difficult words
- 😡 Negative feedback messages
- 🤯 Frustrating when unable to progress

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when reaching higher levels
- Incorrect word spellings marked wrong
- Issues with syncing across devices

**Requested features**

- Add audio pronunciation of words
- Allow customization of word lists
- Implement different learning modes
- Provide word definitions
- Add ability to adjust difficulty level


### Howcomet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howcomet/id6802941070)

This app helps children learn by answering their questions and prompting them with a follow-up question. It tracks their understanding through a star system and encourages revision of forgotten topics. Parents can set rewards for their child's learning achievements.

**Highlights:** Age-appropriate answers to child's questions, Interactive follow-up questions, Progress tracking with stars, Spaced repetition for forgotten topics, Parent-set rewards system, Parent dashboard for insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Howcomet | $7.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scholar free?

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

### Is Howcomet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scholar or Howcomet?

Howcomet is rated higher. Scholar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Howcomet averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Scholar or Howcomet have ads?

Scholar shows ads; Howcomet does not.

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