Comparison

Spell&Speak vs Dolphin Emulator

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

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About

Spell&Speak

This app offers a fun and educational way for children aged 3 and up to learn reading and writing through various game modes. It features letter recognition, word spelling, and even a secret code generator, all with an engaging voice interface reminiscent of classic 80s games.

Highlights
  • Multiple game modes (Spell, Say It, Letter, Code, Mystery Word)
  • Teaches spelling and reading
  • Letter recognition and pronunciation
  • Secret code creation
  • Word guessing game
  • Universal app compatibility
Features
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Spell&Speak is a tribute to the 80's game that has thrilled generations and teach them to read and write and have fun playing with his unmistakable "voice". In this new digital version retains it's flavor and simplicity typical of the game. It offers different game modes: Spell, Say It, Letter, Code and Mystery Word, during which each letter typed and spoken word is the corresponding display on the display. For 3 years children and up, you can learn while having fun, is also suitable for all adults with a hint of nostalgia, remember the good times we had to play and learn. Spell&Speak is an Universal App, therefore compatible with all devices and already optimized to work well even on the New iPad with retinal display • Spell Game To start the game press the letter corresponding to the level you want (there are four levels of increasing difficulty, from A to D), and finally press GO the button. At this point, the Spell&Speak says a word that the child will write and confirm by pressing the Enter key. At the error, you have another chance to rewrite it. If you are wrong, Spell&Speak pronounce the word three times, one of which spelling, so that the child has a correct perception of individual letters and the correlation between sound and form, this repetition after switching to the next word until the end the match. At this point the result is displayed, showing the number of correct words and misspelled words that were written. Each play has 10 words. • Say It Game Say It offers a series of 10 random words that the child will repeat as they go while displaying their grammar and writing. At the end of the game, the child may choose to continue with 10 other words or switch to another game. • Letter Game Pressing the Letter button Spell&Speak pronunciation and displays, each press of the button, a letter of the alphabet at random, before moving to the next letter, the child has the opportunity to write a letter shown below the text in its will. This game is aimed to teach the various letters to distinguish the sound of reconnecting to the form and typing the same letter delivered by Spell&Speak, or can be used as a game of fantasy writing a word that starts with the letter proposal. • Secret Code Pressing the Secret Code button the child can write a word and with the Enter key can convert it into a secret code that consisting of numbers and symbols. • Mystery Word It consists in guessing the hidden word. On display are many hyphens as the letters of the word to guess. By pressing the correct letter, it appears going to position within the word itself. If you fail more than 6 times the letter Spell&Speak will reveal the hidden word by pronouncing it and showing it on the display. New in version 1.1 •Minor Bugfixing. •Added the ability to play with Italian words while receiving instructions in English. (Key Module Select). •Added the ""Best Voice"". The Original Voice is perfect if you want to relive the emotions of childhood. The "Best Voice" is better if you want to use Spell&Speak for educational purposes. (Key Module Select). •Added the ability to use Spell&Speak with headphones, for the happiness of all parents :-) (do not recommend using headphones to children under the age of 12 years).

About

Dolphin Emulator

Relive classic gaming with this emulator. Easily import ROMs, play in portrait or landscape, and save progress. Customize your sound and enjoy a seamless retro gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Import game ROMs
  • Portrait and landscape modes
  • Save and restore progress
  • Adjust sound effects
  • Ad-free premium option
Features
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Dolphin Emulator - Basic is your gateway to reliving the golden era of gaming. Whether you're diving back into childhood favorites or exploring retro classics for the first time, this game emulator makes it easy to enjoy the games you love. How to use: • Import game ROM files easily and start playing instantly • Run games in both portrait and landscape modes for flexible gameplay • Save and restore game progress anytime for a seamless experience • Adjust sound effects to customize your gaming atmosphere Currently supported game types: (NES) Other information: It's important to note that Dolphin Emulator - Basic should only be used with legally acquired game files. We do not endorse or support any form of piracy. Rest assured, Dolphin Emulator - Basic operates independently and has no affiliation with console manufacturers. The mention of related game console names in this statement is only used to describe the environment supported by the retro game emulator application. With Dolphin Emulator - Basic Premium you can unlock the ultimate experience: • Remove Ads: Enjoy an uninterrupted, ad-free journey to inspiration. • Unlock All Features: Get full access to every feature Unlock your gaming emulating potential—elevate your retro gaming experience with Dolphin Emulator - Basic Premium! Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/dolphin-game-emulator/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/dolphin-game-emulator/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Spell&Speak4 screens
Dolphin Emulator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dolphin Emulator at Free against Spell&Speak's $1.99. Dolphin Emulator also leads on ratings volume (87 vs 27). Spell&Speak's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (44% vs 19%). On rating, ads 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

Dolphin Emulator is free to download; Spell&Speak costs $1.99 up front. Dolphin Emulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Spell&Speak asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.4 for Spell&Speak against 2.3 for Dolphin Emulator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 87 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Spell&Speak's written reviews are positive against 19% of Dolphin Emulator's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Spell&Speak versus Dolphin Emulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpell&SpeakDolphin Emulator
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.4 (27 ratings) — better2.3 (87 ratings)
Positive reviews44.0% of reviews — better18.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2787 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#7 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMattia ConfalonieriIrene Klein

Customer experience

Spell&Speak

All ratings27 ratings
Positive29.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative59.3%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive44.0%
Neutral14.0%
Negative42.0%

Dolphin Emulator

All ratings87 ratings
Positive29.9%
Neutral6.9%
Negative63.2%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral7.2%
Negative73.9%

Bugs and requests

Spell&Speak

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Dolphin Emulator

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • NES games not loading properly
  • Redirecting to premium version when trying to open NES files

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for GameCube and Wii games
  • Add support for Sega Genesis
  • Add support for PlayStation games

In-app purchases

None

Spell&Speak

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Dolphin Emulator

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Spell&Speak free?
Spell&Speak costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dolphin Emulator free?
Dolphin Emulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spell&Speak or Dolphin Emulator?
Spell&Speak is rated higher. Spell&Speak averages 2.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Dolphin Emulator averages 2.3 from 87 ratings.
Do Spell&Speak or Dolphin Emulator have ads?
Neither Spell&Speak nor Dolphin Emulator shows ads.

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