Starting Words vs AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Starting Words
This educational app helps young learners build essential spelling skills. Users drag and drop letters to form words, with audio pronunciation provided for each word. It focuses on recognizing letters and spelling simple, everyday words.
- Letter dragging and dropping
- Audio word pronunciation
- Image association with words
- Spelling practice
- Focus on everyday words
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Starting Words helps you learn to spell English words—one word at a time. Drag letters into place, hear each word spoken aloud, and build confidence with every correct spelling. Clear visuals and simple controls make practice easy whether you’re learning English or brushing up the basics. WHAT YOU’LL DO • Drag and drop letters to spell real English words • Hear words spoken aloud to connect sound and spelling • Collect word stickers as you master new vocabulary • Earn stars for clean, confident spellings • Take on a Daily Challenge and keep your streak going • Practice by word length—or try Missing Letters mode • Unlock achievements as your skills grow WHY IT WORKS • Focused sessions that fit into a busy day • Encouraging feedback that keeps you motivated • Progress you can see—stickers, stars, streaks, and badges • A simple layout that stays out of your way From short starter words to longer practice, Starting Words turns spelling into a habit you’ll want to keep. Download Starting Words and start spelling with confidence today!
AI
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Unlock the power of words — faster, smarter, and clearer. AI-Powered Dictionary is your intelligent English learning assistant, built especially for Chinese speakers. Whether you're a student, traveler, or working professional, this tool makes it simple to understand, save, and remember English words with just one tap. Features: 1. AI-powered definitions & examples Get accurate, natural-sounding definitions and real-life sentence examples powered by LLMs. 2. Clean bilingual display English explanations with Chinese translations make it easy to grasp meaning and usage. 3. Save your favorite words Build your personalized vocabulary list for review anytime. 4. Print vocabulary lists One-tap export lets you print your saved words — perfect for study sheets. 5. Fast and intuitive search Minimalist design, dark mode friendly, and lightning-fast results. Whether you're preparing for exams, improving your English for work, or learning casually, AI-Powered Dictionary helps you grow your vocabulary with confidence
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AI at 16.6 against Starting Words's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Starting Words | AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Curtis Fischer | Wei Wei |
In-app purchases
Starting Words
No in-app purchases
AI
No in-app purchases
