# Spell&Speak vs Dolphin Emulator

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spell&Speak | Dolphin Emulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[2.4 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-and-speak/id540745022/reviews)** | [2.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-emulator-basic/id6742373017/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **87** |
| Positive reviews | **44.0% of reviews** | 18.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 104 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mattia Confalonieri](https://appshunter.io/developer/477412001) | [Irene Klein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792015970) |

## What reviewers say

### Spell&Speak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-and-speak/id540745022)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Trivia (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dolphin Emulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-emulator-basic/id6742373017)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 💡 Potential for Wii and GameCube support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with NES files
- 🐛 Confusing app name and description
- 🐛 Lack of Wii and GameCube support

**Reported bugs**

- NES games not loading properly
- Redirecting to premium version when trying to open NES files

**Requested features**

- Add support for GameCube and Wii games
- Add support for Sega Genesis
- Add support for PlayStation games


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*