Comparison

Жюнюс vs The Spelling Hive

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

Head to head
About

Жюнюс

Features
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This Scripture app facilitates Bible study in the Balkar language. Users can highlight verses in different colors, make bookmarks, write notes and view their reading history. The first part of the app includes audio that has been synchronized with the text (each verse of text is highlighted when the corresponding audio fragment is played, if this option is not turned off in the app's settings). An internet connection is needed for streaming audio. The second part includes Russian and English translations that can be added to the Balkar text in parallel or verse by verse mode.

About

The Spelling Hive

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Fun. Effective. Curriculum-Aligned. Are you looking for a stress-free way to help your child master spelling? The Spelling Hive is a vibrant, interactive spelling app designed specifically for primary school children (ages 5–11). Aligned with the National Curriculum, it’s trusted by parents to build skills, confidence, and a love for words — all through play. Transform spelling into a game your child wants to play! _______ Why Parents Love The Spelling Hive Fully Curriculum-Aligned Covers all year group expectations from ages 5–11. Whether your child is catching up or flying ahead, they’ll always be practising the right words at the right level. Spelling Games That Feel Like Play Children stay motivated with exciting, game-based learning. From timed challenges to puzzles and quizzes, spelling becomes something they look forward to — not dread. Create Your Own Word Lists Have a school spelling list or tricky rule to reinforce? Create custom tests and track your child’s progress with personalised word practice. Interactive Flashcards On the Go – Works Offline Turn any list into colourful, tap-to-reveal flashcards. Perfect for car rides, quick revision, or independent study — with all features of the app working offline too. Safe, Focused & 100% Ad-Free No ads. No distractions. Just pure learning in a child-safe environment. _______ More Than Just Spelling The Spelling Hive helps build: • Reading confidence • Vocabulary growth • Word comprehension and usage _______ Privacy Policy: https://frozenpixels.co.uk/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Жюнюс4 screens
The Spelling Hive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Жюнюс at Free against The Spelling Hive's $2.99. The Spelling Hive's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Жюнюс is free to download; The Spelling Hive costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Жюнюс ships an update every 4 months, The Spelling Hive every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Жюнюс versus The Spelling Hive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterЖюнюсThe Spelling Hive
PriceFree — better$2.99
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB109 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperИнститут перевода БиблииFrozen Pixels

In-app purchases

None

Жюнюс

No in-app purchases

None

The Spelling Hive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Жюнюс free?
Жюнюс is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Spelling Hive free?
The Spelling Hive costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Жюнюс or The Spelling Hive have ads?
Neither Жюнюс nor The Spelling Hive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Жюнюс or The Spelling Hive?
Жюнюс ships an update every 4 months, and The Spelling Hive every 3 weeks. Most recently, Жюнюс was updated on October 25, 2026 and The Spelling Hive on October 30, 2026.

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