Comparison

Spelling Bee vs Surgiverse

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

Head to head
About

Spelling Bee

Learn English spelling and vocabulary through interactive games. Explore over 30 topics and practice with thousands of words and expressions. Enjoy a fun and engaging way to enhance your language skills.

Highlights
  • Interactive spelling practice
  • Journey mode with 30+ topics
  • Over 5000 words and expressions
  • Alphabet and vocabulary learning
  • Engaging game format
Features
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Master English spelling in the most interactive way! With Spelling Bee: English Words, learning vocabulary is engaging and effective. Simply draw letters directly on your screen with your finger to build words, strengthen your muscle memory, and retain new vocabulary effortlessly. WHATS INSIDE Unique Handwriting Input: Trace letters naturally to boost retention and make practice feel like a game. Engaging Journey Mode: Explore dozens of real-world topics structured to take you from beginner to advanced. Massive Word Library: Practice with thousands of essential words, common phrases, and modern expressions. Native Audio Pronunciation: Train your ear to recognize correct accents and sounds while you write. Smart Progress Tracking: Keep your daily learning streak alive and watch your spelling accuracy improve every day. Whether you are preparing for exams, traveling, or just building your vocabulary, Spelling Bee: English Words turns daily practice into an enjoyable habit. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Spelling Bee: English Words offers the following subscription options: Weekly subscription with a 3-day free trial. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the price of the selected plan. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://smertrios.net/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://smertrios.net/terms

About

Surgiverse

Access a comprehensive guide to common surgical conditions and their management. Explore disease overviews, surgical techniques, and current literature. Always consult a doctor for medical decisions.

Highlights
  • Surgical condition overviews
  • Management techniques
  • Up-to-date literature
  • Disease process explanations
  • Surgical technique details
Features
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This app was designed to create a consolidated resource about common surgical conditions and their management. For each condition, there will be a general overview of the disease process, surgical management including technique, and any relevant up to date literature. Disclaimer: Please always seek a doctor's advice in addition to referencing this app before making any medical decisions.

Screenshots

Spelling Bee4 screens
Surgiverse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Surgiverse at none against Spelling Bee's 14. Surgiverse also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Spelling Bee's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 38 months) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 2). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Spelling Bee sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Surgiverse asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Surgiverse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spelling Bee has 1.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spelling Bee ships an update every 4 weeks, Surgiverse every 38 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Spelling Bee versus Surgiverse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpelling BeeSurgiverse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.9K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 38 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB49 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSmertriosCrystal Zhang

Customer experience

Spelling Bee

All ratings1,910 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews471 reviews
Positive77.9%
Neutral4.9%
Negative17.2%

Surgiverse

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Spelling Bee

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Subscription charges despite cancellation
  • Crashes and freezes during gameplay
  • Incompatibility with certain devices
  • Inability to access all features without payment

Requested features

5 requests
  • More affordable subscription options
  • Better subscription management tools
  • Customizable settings and controls
  • Expanded content for older users
  • Improved customer support and help center

Surgiverse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Spelling Bee

Subscriptions12
  • Spelling Bee Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Spelling Bee Premiums Access$9.997 Days
Show 9 more
  • Spelling Bee Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • One Week2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Spelling Bee Monthly Trial3 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Spelling Bee Premium$12.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • One Month$19.991 Month
  • Spelling Bee Premium$29.991 Year
  • Spelling Bee Premium Access$39.993 Months
  • Spelling Bee Premium3 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$49.99
None

Surgiverse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spelling Bee free?
Spelling Bee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Surgiverse free?
Surgiverse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spelling Bee or Surgiverse?
Surgiverse is rated higher. Spelling Bee averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Surgiverse averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Spelling Bee or Surgiverse have ads?
Both Spelling Bee and Surgiverse show ads.
Which is updated more often, Spelling Bee or Surgiverse?
Spelling Bee ships an update every 4 weeks, and Surgiverse every 38 months. Most recently, Spelling Bee was updated on October 24, 2026 and Surgiverse on October 24, 2026.

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