# Spell it out vs Animals 360

The clearest difference is rating: Animals 360 at 4.7 against Spell it out's 3.8. Animals 360 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Spell it out's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spell it out sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Animals 360 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Animals 360 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Spell it out's written reviews are positive against 100% of Animals 360's.

Spell it out ships an update every 6 months, Animals 360 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spell it out | Animals 360 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-it-out/id433857716/reviews) | **[4.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animals-360/id1575093449/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KID BABY TODDLER LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/477267603) | [3B Soft srls](https://appshunter.io/developer/368374927) |

## What reviewers say

### Spell it out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-it-out/id433857716)

This educational app helps children learn to spell the names of over 50 animals. It features interactive games with animal sounds, images, and scenes, along with adaptive challenges for different skill levels.

**Highlights:** Learn 50+ animal names, Authentic animal sounds, Illustrated animal images, Interactive letter dragging, Classic and timed modes, Adaptive difficulty system

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of all animals | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👶 Effective learning tool for spelling and letter recognition
- 🎨 Great graphics and visual design with animal themes
- 🎮 Engaging and fun for young children (toddlers to preschoolers)
- 🎵 Enjoyable sound effects and music rewards
- 📚 Helps children learn and retain spelling words

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app exits after purchase
- 💸 Aggressive monetization - limited free version (only 3 words)
- 🎮 Difficult letter placement mechanics cause frustration
- 🔄 Letters move when accidentally touched, disrupting placement
- 🔊 Sound issues and non-phonetic letter pronunciation

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon opening after purchase
- App exits to home screen when touching buttons
- Sound not working despite reinstallation
- Full version asks to purchase again after 3rd word
- Game resets to beginning when app is closed or interrupted

**Requested features**

- Allow progress saving and resuming from where user left off
- Implement phonetic letter pronunciation for better learning
- Use lowercase letters to match school writing standards
- Restrict to one letter placement at a time to prevent cheating
- Add more words to free version before paywall


### Animals 360

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animals-360/id1575093449)

Explore a world of animals with interactive features, high-definition images, and fun quizzes. Learn fascinating facts and enjoy virtual tours to deepen appreciation for wildlife.

**Highlights:** Over 120 high-definition animal images, Interactive quizzes and puzzles, Virtual tours of animal habitats, Zoom function for detailed viewing, Educational facts about animals, In-app purchases for more content and ad removal

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Release | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spell it out free?

Spell it out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Animals 360 free?

Animals 360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spell it out or Animals 360?

Animals 360 is rated higher. Spell it out averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Animals 360 averages 4.7 from 27 ratings.

### Do Spell it out or Animals 360 have ads?

Animals 360 shows ads; Spell it out does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spell it out or Animals 360?

Spell it out ships an update every 6 months, and Animals 360 every 2 months. Most recently, Spell it out was updated on October 20, 2026 and Animals 360 on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*