Comparison

Spell&Speak vs A+ World Map Editor Sandbox

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

Head to head
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
Currently charting
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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

A+ World Map Editor Sandbox

Design, customize, and explore your own version of Earth or a fantasy world. This creative tool allows you to redraw borders, rename regions, and personalize maps with custom flags and backgrounds. Explore your creations in both 2D and 3D, and bring them to life with animated stickers and lore.

Highlights
  • Real-world map starting point
  • Full offline access
  • Rename countries, cities, and oceans
  • Draw and edit borders
  • Personalize maps with custom flags
  • 2D and 3D exploration
  • Add animated stickers and lore
Features
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Ever wanted to rewrite history or build a fantasy empire from the ground up? Welcome to A+ World Map Editor Sandbox, where you have the power to reshape the real world! A+ World Map Editor Sandbox is the ultimate creative tool for mappers, world-builders, and alternate history fans. Our powerful sandbox gives you complete control to design, customise, and explore your very own version of Earth, starting from a detailed and accurate real-world map. Create, experiment, and play without ever needing an internet connection. What can you do with A+ World Map Editor Sandbox? ·Start with Reality: Use a high-quality, real-world map as your starting point for any project. ·Full Offline Access: Perfect for travel or brainstorming, the entire app is designed to work without an internet connection. ·Total Control: Rename countries, provinces, cities, and oceans. Your world, your names. ·Redraw Boundaries: Easily draw and edit borders. Merge nations to form an empire or split continents into warring states. ·Personalize Your Map: Set custom flags, choose unique colors, or use your own photos as a background for any region. ·Explore in 2D & 3D: Seamlessly switch between a detailed flat map and a stunning, fully rotatable globe. ·Bring Your World to Life: Add animated stickers, set national capitals, track stats, and design a world with its own lore and rankings. ·Unleash Your Creativity: This is a true sandbox. Create new civilizations, simulate "what if" scenarios, or just have fun making fantasy maps. You can save your projects to continue your masterpiece anytime. Ready to become a world-builder? Install A+ World Map Editor Sandbox now and start your adventure!

Screenshots

Spell&Speak4 screens
A+ World Map Editor Sandbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: A+ World Map Editor Sandbox at Free against Spell&Speak's $1.99. A+ World Map Editor Sandbox also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.5) and review sentiment (78% vs 44%). Spell&Speak's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On chart position 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

A+ World Map Editor Sandbox is free to download; Spell&Speak costs $1.99 up front. A+ World Map Editor Sandbox sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Spell&Speak asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

A+ World Map Editor Sandbox holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A+ World Map Editor Sandbox has 2.1K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Spell&Speak's written reviews are positive against 78% of A+ World Map Editor Sandbox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spell&Speak ships an update every 6 months, A+ World Map Editor Sandbox weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Spell&Speak versus A+ World Map Editor Sandbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpell&SpeakA+ World Map Editor Sandbox
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (28 ratings)4.6 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.0% of reviews77.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings282.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#30#20 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMattia ConfalonieriHsin Yee Low

Customer experience

Spell&Speak

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

A+ World Map Editor Sandbox

All ratings2,089 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews367 reviews
Positive77.7%
Neutral10.6%
Negative11.7%

User reviews

Spell&Speak

From 28 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Nostalgic feel
  • 👍 Faithful reproduction of original
  • 🎶 Recognizable electronic voice
  • 🗣️ Alternative clearer voice available
  • 🕹️ Fun retro gaming experience

Room to improve

  • 🤏 Tiny UI buttons
  • 😵 Difficult to understand original voice
  • 💰 Waste of money for some
  • 🐌 Slow and unresponsive at times
  • 🖼️ Small font size in help menu

A+ World Map Editor Sandbox

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Pretty good app
  • 💡 Best world map editor ever

Room to improve

  • 😤 Pro features should be free
  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches

Bugs and requests

Spell&Speak

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App does not work
  • User interface buttons are tiny
  • Font on Help menu is too small
  • Words can be unintelligible
  • App/interaction not working as it should
Show 5 more
  • Screenshot only, not functional
  • Does not tell you if answer is right or wrong
  • Buttons are too small and unresponsive
  • Functions are mostly unresponsive on iPhone 5
  • Cannot zoom in or increase display size

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to purchase extra words
  • Create a Speak & Read app for iPad
  • Add French and Spanish language support
  • Ability to edit or control word lists
  • Feature to type and have app read words

A+ World Map Editor Sandbox

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Unable to capture countries or provinces on mobile
  • Flags glitch out when camera is moved

Requested features

2 requests
  • Make flag map and other pro features free
  • Fix the occupy option and camera glitches

In-app purchases

None

Spell&Speak

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

A+ World Map Editor Sandbox

One-time2
  • PLUS Editor$2.99
  • PRO Editor2 variants$4.99

Questions

Is Spell&Speak free?
Spell&Speak costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is A+ World Map Editor Sandbox free?
A+ World Map Editor Sandbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spell&Speak or A+ World Map Editor Sandbox?
A+ World Map Editor Sandbox is rated higher. Spell&Speak averages 2.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while A+ World Map Editor Sandbox averages 4.6 from 2.1K ratings.
Do Spell&Speak or A+ World Map Editor Sandbox have ads?
A+ World Map Editor Sandbox shows ads; Spell&Speak does not.
Which is updated more often, Spell&Speak or A+ World Map Editor Sandbox?
Spell&Speak ships an update every 6 months, and A+ World Map Editor Sandbox weekly. Most recently, Spell&Speak was updated on November 1, 2026 and A+ World Map Editor Sandbox on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Spell&Speak or A+ World Map Editor Sandbox?
Spell&Speak currently peaks at #30 in the App Store charts, and A+ World Map Editor Sandbox at #20. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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