# Spelling Notebook vs Basic Math

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Basic Math at none against Spelling Notebook's 1. Basic Math also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Spelling Notebook's advantage is ratings volume (2.7K vs 50). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spelling Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Basic Math asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Spelling Notebook against 4.6 for Basic Math. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spelling Notebook has 2.7K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Spelling Notebook's written reviews are positive against 100% of Basic Math's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spelling Notebook | Basic Math |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-notebook-learn-test/id461225509/reviews) | [4.6 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-math/id1057071709/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 24 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ako Software Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/431505822) | [Throwr Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/661116751) |

## What reviewers say

### Spelling Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-notebook-learn-test/id461225509)

Create personalized spelling lists, practice words with audio pronunciation, and test your knowledge. Earn stars for correct answers and focus on words you need to master. Ideal for students and anyone looking to improve their spelling skills.

**Highlights:** Create personalized word lists, Audio pronunciation for words, Test spelling knowledge, Earn stars for correct words, Practice words needing mastery, Record your own voice, Extensive searchable dictionary

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helps improve spelling
- 💡 Ability to record own voice
- 👍 Customizable word lists
- 👍 Tracks progress and mistakes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Pronunciation issues with some words
- 💰 Limited free version, need to pay for more features
- 🔍 Difficult to manage long word lists in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Word lists disappearing after device change
- Keyboard issues causing app crashes

**Requested features**

- Add dictionary definitions
- Improve pronunciation quality
- Allow more words in free version
- Implement a dark mode
- Add ability to share/sync word lists


### Basic Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-math/id1057071709)

Improve your fundamental math skills with this user-friendly application. It offers random tests covering addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication, with a timer to track your speed and overall score.

**Highlights:** Random math tests, Addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, Tables 1-12, Timed challenges, Score tracking, Progress percentage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spelling Notebook free?

Spelling Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Basic Math free?

Basic Math is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spelling Notebook or Basic Math?

Spelling Notebook and Basic Math are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.7K and 50 ratings respectively.

### Do Spelling Notebook or Basic Math have ads?

Neither Spelling Notebook nor Basic Math shows ads.

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