Comparison

German Word Wizard vs PreNumbers

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

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About

German Word Wizard

This app helps children learn German reading and spelling through a talking movable alphabet and interactive quizzes. It offers customizable word lists, phonics, and pronunciation features for an immersive learning experience.

Highlights
  • Talking movable alphabet
  • Advanced text-to-speech
  • Customizable spelling quizzes
  • Phonics and letter sounds
  • Grid or free placement modes
  • Voice transformer
  • Progress reports and rewards
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German Version of Word Wizard app called "Speak ‘N Spell for the iPad Generation" by the New-York Times & featured by Apple German Word Wizard is a unique app that lets kids hear the sounds of german letters and words using a talking movable alphabet. Featuring advanced text to speech capabilities, the app can pronounce and spell-check an unlimited number of original german words. German Word Wizard also provides spelling practice with a list of more than 1,900 questions and answers, and the best is that you can add your own words to create any spelling quiz. Note that this is an immersive german app - no translation is provided except for menus. YouTube demo : http://bit.ly/wortvideo ________ The Talking Movable Alphabet comes with the following features and options: • 4 activities (Female and Male) • 3 voices (Female and Male) • Spell checker highlights unrecognized words • German Phonics or letter name when a letter is touched in the alphabet • Read each word or all the words created as a sentence. • Grid or free placement mode • Voice Transformer (speed,tone) for added fun • Cursive and block letters • Uppercase or lowercase letters • ...and even more options to fit your needs ________ • Fun Spelling Quizzes Activity • German Word Wizard also features hundreds of fun spelling quizzes using the talking Movable Alphabet. Features of this activity are: • more than 1,900 questions and answers • Create custom word lists by entering your own words and sentences - and you can even share your word lists • Hints are available if kids don’t know how to spell a word • Nice animations are displayed when a word is completed • Once a quiz is completed, a report is displayed and fun interactive animations are available as a reward ________ German Word Wizard is a universal application that can be used on iPhone, iPod touch and iPad (without requiring the user to purchase it twice). ________ Please send your suggestions, comment or questions to support@lescapadou.com. We are listening to our users to make our products even better.

About

PreNumbers

Features
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PreNumbers is an application that provides basic pre-numeric skills. PreNumbers for iPad is available in 2 versions: - PreNumbers: Only a limited number of exercises can be used. An In-App Purchase is required to use all exercises. - PreNumbers PRO: All exercises can be used without limitation. Pre-numeric skills include: Sorting things by specific characteristics Dividing things into classes with specific characteristics Recognize and distinguish shapes Quantify and compare quantities Detect seriality (recognize logical sequences and continue) Recognize symmetries and patterns The application offers exercises for different skills in multiple difficulty levels. A simple presentation (forest theme) supports concentration on the essentials. A childlike design was avoided, to make the app appealing also for older children and adolescents. Completed exercises are recorded by the application to document the learning progress. To enable the use of this application with several people, a user manager is offered. Individual settings and results will be saved and can be loaded quickly. The exercises can be operated by alternative input devices such as external switches. Objectives: Train pre-numeric skills Playing Areas of application: Pre-school children Children and adults with learning disabilities

Screenshots

German Word Wizard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PreNumbers at Free against German Word Wizard's $7.99. German Word Wizard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads 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

PreNumbers is free to download; German Word Wizard costs $7.99 up front. PreNumbers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. German Word Wizard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

German Word Wizard ships an update every 7 months, PreNumbers every 8 months. Both last shipped on September 9, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
German Word Wizard versus PreNumbers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGerman Word WizardPreNumbers
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS11.3 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size264 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPierre AbelIntegraTools GmbH

In-app purchases

None

German Word Wizard

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PreNumbers

One-time1
  • All exercises$44.99

Questions

Is German Word Wizard free?
German Word Wizard costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PreNumbers free?
PreNumbers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do German Word Wizard or PreNumbers have ads?
Neither German Word Wizard nor PreNumbers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, German Word Wizard or PreNumbers?
German Word Wizard ships an update every 7 months, and PreNumbers every 8 months. Most recently, German Word Wizard was updated on September 9, 2026 and PreNumbers on September 9, 2026.

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