Comparison

More Fun With Directions vs Action Words

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

Head to head
About

More Fun With Directions

This app helps young children practice listening and following directions with fun, colorful activities. It focuses on 12 key concepts and offers adjustable difficulty levels for early language learners and children with autism.

Highlights
  • Teaches 12 directional concepts
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Focus on listening and following directions
  • Supports early language learners
  • Ideal for children with autism
  • Text on/off for reading practice
  • Record and playback for expressive language
Features
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If you liked our “Fun with Directions” app, you’ll also love our More Fun with Directions too! Developed by a speech-language pathologist, Patti Hamaguchi, M.A., CCC-SLP, this app continues with the same playful, colorful and engaging format with a focus on 12 concepts: turn on/turn off; up/down, front/behind, on/under, put in/take out, above/below. This is a great speech-language therapy app for early language learners or children new to the English language! The uncluttered background is also perfect for autistic children so they can focus better and have multiple repetitions of a concept. Help the monkey go up the tree, but watch out! He likes to throw those coconuts! Pop the bubble that is above the bird. Put the elephant under the larger table. Help the squirrel go down the tree. Turn off the red radio. Want more advanced directions? You got it! More Fun with Directions is designed to provide a fun and engaging way to practice listening, following directions, colors, comparatives (larger/smaller) spatial concepts, auditory memory and auditory processing. From the simplest of directions (“Turn on the lamp”) to the more complex (“Do you see a musical instrument with black and white keys? Put it behind the couch”) your child can grow and learn with this game over time. Colorful, vivid art and animations against a white background combine to create a complete game experience without visual clutter. Sound effects and surprises keep the game engaging! This app is a great choice for a toddler/preschooler, or any young child who would like to practice listening to or reading directions! Features include settings for text on/off, (to practice reading vs. listening) selecting specific concepts, replaying missed items and selecting the desired level of play: easy, intermediate or advanced. An added bonus that is included in this app is the optional “Superstar Direction” which allows additional practice for remembering (“What did you have to do?”) but also expressive language. The child’s response is recorded and played back. Superstar Directions are surprise questions that pop up at random times, but can easily be turned off if desired. PRIVACY POLICY: We do NOT collect personal data from our users and have no ads. Personal data regarding user performance on the tasks on this app are self-contained and not transmitted in any way. There are no in-app purchases in this app. There is a link to our other apps in the iTunes store which requires an internet connection if viewing is desired, but we have a parent gate in place to restrict internet access. *Please contact our tech support if you are experiencing any technical issues with our apps. We will always help you troubleshoot it and get back to you generally within one business day. We cannot respond to reviews and there are generally easy solutions to every issue. info@hamaguchiapps.com Hamaguchi Apps is dedicated to the mission of bringing high-quality apps to the general public and professionals for affordable prices. Developed by Patti Hamaguchi, M.A., CCC-SLP, a noted speech-language pathologist and author of Childhood Speech, Language & Listening Problems: What Every Parent Should Know, as well as books on the treatment of auditory processing disorders, a co-author of the RESCA-E test, TAPS-4, ELCI and RESCA-ELD. To find out more about this app and our other upcoming projects, visit our website: www.hamaguchiapps.com

About

Action Words

This app uses gorgeous photographs to help children learn over 100 action words. It's designed for easy use by toddlers and older kids, with customizable features for parents and teachers. It's great for language learning, special needs education, and engaging discussions.

Highlights
  • Learn over 100 action words
  • Gorgeous photographs illustrating actions
  • Customizable word lists
  • Introduce words one at a time
  • Add new concepts easily
  • Grouped by difficulty level
  • Engaging for kids of all ages
Features
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"Omg... these pictures are amazing. What a fun way to learn action words!" Endorsed by tens of thousands of satisfied parents, teachers, and kids the world over. When it comes to learning a new language, action words are one of the best ways to get started regardless of age. The app is so easy to use that even toddlers will delight in the gorgeous pictures as they start to explore and learn over 100 new action words. This app focused on helping kids learn new action words by showing gorgeous photographs where the actions are clearly acted out. WHY PARENTS AND TEACHERS LOVE THIS APP ● The app is super easy to customize so you can adjust everything to your liking ● You can turn individual action words ON or OFF and introduce one new action word at a time ● The app is super easy to use for kids of all ages and all abilities ● You can add new concepts (actions, emotions, etc.) in one click ● The app comes loaded with over 100 action words grouped by level of difficulty ● Great for kids with special needs ● The app is great for having discussions, asking questions, and engaging with kids WHY KIDS AND STUDENTS WILL LOVE IT TOO ● 500+ gorgeous photos keep kids engaged and wanting more ● The app if fun, simple, and easy to use ● Kids love hearing everything in mommy's or daddy's voice ● Wrong answers do not interfere with gameplay HEROIC SUPPORT Heroic Support is not just what we do.  It's really what makes us, well, us.  It's that drive to make a difference in your life - no matter how big or small.  Really, it's our way of life because we want you to be our customer for a lifetime of fun and learning. Have questions?  We are here to help.  Email us at support@alligatorapps.com

Screenshots

More Fun With Directions4 screens
Action Words4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Action Words at $0.99 against More Fun With Directions's $15.99. Action Words also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (153 vs 21). More Fun With Directions's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 31 months). On review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

More Fun With Directions costs $15.99 and Action Words $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Action Words holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Action Words has 153 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 85% and 85% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

More Fun With Directions ships an update every 7 months, Action Words every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
More Fun With Directions versus Action Words: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMore Fun With DirectionsAction Words
Price$15.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.2 (21 ratings)4.4 (153 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.5% of reviews — better85.3% of reviews
Number of ratings21153 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 31 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size295 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHamaguchi Learning & Development, LLCInnovative Mobile Apps

Customer experience

More Fun With Directions

All ratings21 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive85.5%
Neutral5.5%
Negative9.1%

Action Words

All ratings154 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive85.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative10.5%

User reviews

More Fun With Directions

From 21 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Engaging and fun for kids
  • 🚀 Great for learning concepts
  • 💡 Highly customizable settings
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 👍 Motivates children to learn

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App not opening/crashing
  • 🐛 Deleting user data
  • 🐛 Screen errors blocking actions
  • 🐛 Settings issues for individual users
  • 🐛 Repetitive instructions

Action Words

From 153 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📸 High-quality, realistic, and engaging photographs
  • 🎓 Excellent for speech therapy and language learning
  • ⚙️ Highly customizable word selection and settings
  • 👍 User-friendly and easy to navigate
  • 🌍 Suitable for diverse age groups and learning abilities

Room to improve

  • 🔊 Sound/audio issues and glitches
  • ⚡ App crashes when attempting to customize or record
  • 🎯 Multiple pictures can represent the same action (ambiguous answers)
  • ⏱️ Auto-transition between pages too fast for some users
  • 🎬 Static images instead of animated actions

Bugs and requests

More Fun With Directions

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App not opening on newer iPads
  • App crashes or returns to home screen
  • Constantly deleting all user data and settings
  • Items on screen block user actions
  • Unable to use individual settings for each child in a group
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  • Cannot select only 2 users for a session
  • App does not keep individual settings when added to a group
  • Cannot individualize concepts when users are in a group
  • App presents similar instructions repeatedly
  • Potential issue with recording child's understanding of 'down' when color differentiation is the issue

Requested features

11 requests
  • Fix app not opening issues
  • Fix data deletion bug
  • Fix screen errors
  • Allow individual settings for each child in a group
  • Allow selection of specific users for a session
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  • Add more item variety for placement
  • Improve color differentiation recording
  • Add more variety to directions
  • Add option to click objects instead of drag/drop for fine motor issues
  • Include synonyms for directional terms (e.g., over/above)
  • Ability to track progress within the app

Action Words

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Sound does not work or loads improperly
  • App crashes when attempting to record custom sounds
  • Unable to change number of pictures displayed despite app claiming this feature
  • Inconsistent app behavior with audio loading
  • Navigation issues when paging backwards
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  • Unclear audio pronunciation in some recordings

Requested features

12 requests
  • Single photo/flashcard mode option
  • Adjustable number of pictures displayed (start with 2, progress to 4)
  • Animated or video demonstrations of actions
  • Background music and visual/sonic feedback for wrong answers
  • Ability to repeat audio prompts on demand
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  • Progress tracking and data collection
  • Hide/disable concepts without deleting them
  • Slower auto-transition speed or manual page control
  • More school-oriented action scenarios
  • Player profiles for customization without deleting concepts
  • Visual feedback (fireworks, animations) for correct answers
  • Comprehensive default sound set included

In-app purchases

None

More Fun With Directions

No in-app purchases

None

Action Words

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is More Fun With Directions free?
More Fun With Directions costs $15.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Action Words free?
Action Words costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, More Fun With Directions or Action Words?
Action Words is rated higher. More Fun With Directions averages 4.2 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Action Words averages 4.4 from 153 ratings.
Do More Fun With Directions or Action Words have ads?
Neither More Fun With Directions nor Action Words shows ads.
Which is updated more often, More Fun With Directions or Action Words?
More Fun With Directions ships an update every 7 months, and Action Words every 31 months. Most recently, More Fun With Directions was updated on October 20, 2026 and Action Words on October 22, 2026.

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