Comparison

French Word Wizard vs EDIDACT

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

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About

French Word Wizard

This app helps children learn to read and spell in French by building words with a talking movable alphabet. It offers various spelling activities, customizable word lists, and progress tracking for multiple users. Designed for an immersive French learning experience.

Highlights
  • Talking movable alphabet for word building
  • Immersive French language learning
  • Multiple spelling activities
  • Customizable word lists and images
  • Progress tracking and reports
  • Adjustable settings for individual needs
Features
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• French Version of Word Wizard app called "Speak ‘N Spell for the iPad Generation" by the New-York Times and awarded by Children's Technology Review • French Canadian voice included • Used in many french schools (26000 units sold to schools) Note that this is an immersive French app - only menus are translated and the voice is only in French --Learn to Read French by Building Words -- • The Talking Movable Alphabet activity allows kids to experiment with word building and phonics thanks to the advanced text to speech engine • Any text can be written and spoken • 2 child voices + 3 adult voices (including a French Canadian voice) • Uppercase & lowercase letters, numbers, digraphs, ABC, Qwerty or Azerty keyboard • Many, many settings to adapt the activities to the child’s needs (letter size, assign images to words, high contrast modes for kids with visual impairment,...) -- Learn to Spell French using the Talking Movable Alphabet and your word lists -- • 3 spelling activities that increase in difficulty • 200 built-in word lists (about 2000 words) • Add your own words to create unique spelling quizzes! • Add your own images to illustrate your word lists • Keep tabs on your children’s progress with detailed reports _______ Talking Movable Alphabet Activity _______ • Pronounce and spell-check any word, number or sentence with natural sounding voice • Letter sound (phonic) or name when a letter is touched in the alphabet • 4 keyboards available: letters, numbers, consonant digraphs (like “ch”) and vowels digraphs (like “au”) • Uppercase or lowercase letters • Keyboard emulation option (dragging letters is optional) • 4 letter sizes available (allowing for more or fewer letters on the board) • Voice Transformer (speed and tone) for added fun • Customized word pronunciation, if necessary _______ Fun Spelling Activities _______ 3 spelling activities of increasing difficulty are provided to adapt the activity to the child’s spelling level. You can use the built-in word lists or create your own. 1 - "Word Practice" says and displays the word to spell, and asks the child to spell it using the talking movable alphabet 2 - "Scrambled Letters" says the word and displays the letters needed to build the word or sentence, and asks the child to reorder the letters. 3 - “Spelling Quizzes” is a standard spelling test. The app won’t move onto the next word until the child has correctly spelled the word, helping them to remember its correct spelling. • 200 built-in word lists: Words for beginners, 1,000 most frequently used words, body parts and more • Create custom Word Lists by entering your own words and sentences • Import and export Word Lists you’ve created • Hints are available should kids not know how to spell a word • Colorful animations are displayed when a word is completed • Once a quiz is completed, interactive animations are available as a reward -- Users & Reports -- • Unlimited number of users • Detailed Spelling Test Reports per user (can be exported in PDF) _______ Please send your suggestions, comment or questions to support@lescapadou.com. We are listening to our users to make our products even better.

About

EDIDACT

Features
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Edidact, la plateforme didactique et pédagogique qui permet aux enfants âgés de 4 à 15 ans de réviser toutes les matières enseignées à l’école Suisse Romande de façon ludique, autonome et motivante pour de meilleurs résultats. Paiements et Renouvellement : Consulter la section 4 des conditions générales de vente. Conditions générales d'utilisation (CGU) : https://edidact.ch/conditions-d-utilisation/ Politique de confidentialité : https://edidact.ch/politique-de-confidentialite/ Conditions générales de vente (CGV) : https://edidact.ch/conditions-de-vente/

Screenshots

French Word Wizard4 screens
EDIDACT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EDIDACT at Free against French Word Wizard's $7.99. EDIDACT also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). French Word Wizard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On ads, 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

EDIDACT is free to download; French Word Wizard costs $7.99 up front. EDIDACT sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. French Word Wizard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

French Word Wizard ships an update every 2 months, EDIDACT every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
French Word Wizard versus EDIDACT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrench Word WizardEDIDACT
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size350 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPierre AbelEDIDACT SA

In-app purchases

None

French Word Wizard

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

EDIDACT

Subscriptions9
  • EDIDACT$24.991 Month
  • EDIDACT$34.991 Month
  • EDIDACT$39.991 Month
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  • EDIDACT$99.993 Months
  • EDIDACT$119.993 Months
  • EDIDACT$129.993 Months
  • EDIDACT$299.991 Year
  • EDIDACT$399.991 Year
  • EDIDACT$499.991 Year

Questions

Is French Word Wizard free?
French Word Wizard costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EDIDACT free?
EDIDACT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do French Word Wizard or EDIDACT have ads?
Neither French Word Wizard nor EDIDACT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, French Word Wizard or EDIDACT?
French Word Wizard ships an update every 2 months, and EDIDACT every 3 weeks. Most recently, French Word Wizard was updated on November 1, 2026 and EDIDACT on October 15, 2026.

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