Buzz vs Spelling Bee
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Buzz
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Learn to spell with Buzz: Spelling Bee. No ads. More words added every month so your kid can learn to spell while having fun. Kids will learn to spell words with picture and phonetics. Privacy policy and terms of use: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/e51a12d9-4b67-49a8-9b98-485cedc0d136
Spelling Bee
Practice spelling with this app that offers adjustable difficulty, spoken words, definitions, and example sentences. Customize your learning with various pronouncers, track progress with charts, and set reminders for consistent practice.
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Hear words spoken
- Word definitions and sentences
- Multiple pronouncer options
- Practice history and progress charts
- Customizable word lists
- Practice reminders
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With Spelling Bee, you are free to practice at any time! Adjust the difficulty level when needed. Hear the word spoken, get the definition, and a sentence, then give it a shot. Choose from several pronouncers. Review your history. Several graphs and charts to display your progress. Set reminders to keep up with your practice. Import your own custom word lists. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://anthonyharveyapps.com/privacy-policy-spelling-bee
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Spelling Bee at Free against Buzz's $1.99. Spelling Bee also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 37 months). Buzz's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 17.1). On 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
Spelling Bee is free to download; Buzz costs $1.99 up front. Spelling Bee sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Buzz asks for nothing beyond the download.
Buzz ships an update every 37 months, Spelling Bee monthly. The most recent releases landed on March 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Buzz | Spelling Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (268 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 52.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 268 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 — better | 17.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anoop tomar | Anthony Harvey |
In-app purchases
Buzz
No in-app purchases
Spelling Bee
- Learn More Monthly$4.991 Month
- Learn More Yearly$12.991 Year
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