Comparison

Things to Learn vs A+ Spelling Bee English Words

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

Head to head
About

Things to Learn

Create custom study tests for spelling, vocabulary, and general knowledge. Supports multiple test formats, including flashcards and Q&A, with options for voice recording, text-to-speech in over 27 languages, and multimedia integration.

Highlights
  • Create Q&A, multiple-choice, spelling, and flashcard tests
  • Record voice for tests
  • Text-to-speech in over 27 languages
  • Include videos, pictures, and sounds in tests
  • Handwriting or keyboard input
  • Share test results via email and other media
  • Multi-user support
Features
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Use your iPad for something more than games. Need to study for your English spelling test? No problem! Create a spelling test by typing the words you will be tested on. With Things to Learn (T2L) you may even record your voice and hear it when you take the test. Need to study for your Spanish spelling quiz? Create a spelling test and use the Text to Speech option to hear the spelling words read in Spanish. With over 27 languages to choose from, you can also study for your English, German or Chinese class. Need to study word definitions? How about creating a multiple choice test! How about biology? You can create a Q&A test and include pictures and a cool experiment video. T2L also has a flashcard option which will help you memorize things better. T2L enables students to practice spelling lists using handwriting or a keyboard. With this app, they are able to check their answers on their own, practice incorrect ones and send an email to parents who can see their progress and accomplishments. T2L is a great tool for elementary to high school students and it is not limited to spelling lists, tests can be created to be answered as Q&A, multiple-choice or be studied as Flashcards. Photos, videos and recordings can also be added to each question and/or answer in a test. As a bonus, students can choose from over 27 languages to hear questions read in the selected language. T2L enables children with little or no keyboard skills to study also using an iPad. Choose the way to take the test that best suits your needs by writing the answers using a stylus, your hand or a keyboard. Answer questions in random or sequential order. Grade your test automatically or manually. Retake the whole test or just missed questions. And best of all, send test results to your parents or teachers via e-mail and other supported media.  ---------------------- Characteristics: ---------------------- ** Create Questionnaire (Q&A), Multiple-choice, Spelling, Flashcard test all in the same app. ** Do not limit your study to only flashcards, modify the test any time, change the test format between Q&A, multiple-choice, spelling and flashcard with out having to create a new test. ** Have tests read in over 27 languages (no additional purchases required for different languages) Great for learning new languages. ** No logins or wi-fi required ** Include videos, pictures and sounds in questions and/or answers. ** Print, upload and share test results. ** Share tests with email, airdrop, dropbox or other supported media. ** Create the tests that meet your needs. Great for older students and simple enough for elementary students. ** Voice Over compatible ** Landscape and Portrait mode ** Choose default text to speech language ** No Social Media, all personal information is kept within the app. ** Multi-user application ============================================= For more information: Full demo available in our website ============================================= *** Free to try with full functionality, but taking test is restricted to 4 questions. *** Things to Learn - School Edition, has all the same functionality with no restrictions and no In-Apps.

About

A+ Spelling Bee English Words

This educational game helps children improve their English spelling skills through interactive play. It offers multiple difficulty levels and two engaging modes to make learning fun and effective. Rewards like dragons motivate young learners as they master new words.

Highlights
  • Three learning levels (Easy, Medium, Hard)
  • Drag and drop letter buttons
  • Learn mode with hints
  • Play mode for independent spelling
  • Dragon rewards for motivation
  • Focus on vocabulary foundation
Features
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A+ Spelling Bee is a spelling app for children aged 3 to 8. Kids drag colourful letter tiles onto a blackboard to build words, and earn a dragon each time they get one right. Three difficulty levels and two learning modes let a child start where they are and move up at their own pace — from first three-letter words through to longer, trickier spellings. HOW IT WORKS Your child sees a word to spell and a set of letter tiles. They drag the tiles into place on the blackboard. Get it right and a dragon appears as a reward. That's the whole loop — simple enough for a three-year-old to understand without an adult explaining it, and satisfying enough that they want the next dragon. TWO MODES • Learn mode — letter hints are shown, so your child can follow along and build confidence • Test mode — no hints, so they can prove they know it and collect dragons Start in Learn mode and move to Test mode when your child is ready. Many parents find children switch themselves once they realise Test mode is where the dragons are. THREE DIFFICULTY LEVELS • Easy — short, simple words for children just starting to read • Medium — longer words and less predictable spellings • Hard — challenging words for confident spellers FOR PARENTS • No time limits and no pressure — children work at their own pace • No scores that punish mistakes; a wrong attempt simply gets tried again • Designed to be played independently, so your child can use it without you sitting alongside • Bright, clear visuals and large touch targets suited to small hands WHO IT'S FOR • Preschoolers starting to recognise letters and build their first words • Early primary children practising spelling alongside school • Children who find spelling worksheets dull and need something more playful • Parents looking for screen time that does something useful A+ Spelling Bee is made by Mobileroo, an Australian developer of learning apps for children. PRICING A+ Spelling Bee is free to download and includes one level completely FREE, so you can see whether your child enjoys it before subscribing. A subscription unlocks all levels and words: • $5.99 per month • $29.99 per year SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Prices shown are for United States customers. Pricing varies by country, and charges may be converted to your local currency. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends, at the renewal price shown. Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your Account Settings. Your account is charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before a free trial ends, the remainder of the trial is forfeited when the purchase is confirmed. Terms: https://mobileroo.com.au/terms Privacy: https://mobileroo.com.au/privacy

Screenshots

Things to Learn4 screens
A+ Spelling Bee English Words4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: A+ Spelling Bee English Words at 2.3K against Things to Learn's 18. A+ Spelling Bee English Words also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

Both are free to download. Things to Learn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and A+ Spelling Bee English Words sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Things to Learn holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A+ Spelling Bee English Words has 2.3K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Things to Learn's written reviews are positive against 84% of A+ Spelling Bee English Words's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Things to Learn ships an update every 8 months, A+ Spelling Bee English Words every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Things to Learn versus A+ Spelling Bee English Words: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThings to LearnA+ Spelling Bee English Words
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (18 ratings) — better4.1 (2.3K ratings)
Positive reviews89.8% of reviews — better83.7% of reviews
Number of ratings182.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBQWareMobileroo Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Things to Learn

All ratings18 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative6.1%

A+ Spelling Bee English Words

All ratings2,341 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral14.4%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews479 reviews
Positive83.7%
Neutral11.5%
Negative4.8%

User reviews

Things to Learn

From 18 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for learning and studying
  • 💡 Customizable tests and content
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 👍 Good for kids' education
  • 👍 Useful for various subjects (languages, geography, spelling)

Room to improve

  • 😞 Confusing and won't work
  • 😞 No picture and computer-generated sound
  • 😞 Outdated and old-looking UI
  • 😞 Poor presentation
  • 😞 TTS on spelling tests can be hard to understand

A+ Spelling Bee English Words

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful for learning
  • 💡 Good for kids
  • 👍 Engaging and fun

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Locked levels require review or payment
  • 🐛 Repetitive or boring at times
  • 🐛 Sensitive to letter placement

Bugs and requests

Things to Learn

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Keyboard input bug with newlines
  • TTS on spelling tests can be hard to understand
  • Grammatical error in emailed results
  • No picture and computer-generated sound
  • App won't work

Requested features

7 requests
  • More built-in tests or online templates
  • Gamify the app more (experience points, leveling up)
  • Make English the default language
  • Improve TTS for spelling tests
  • Add more content to the free version
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  • Visual updates and design uplift
  • Multiple choice option for quizzes

A+ Spelling Bee English Words

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes or freezes
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More challenging levels
  • Verbal spelling pronunciation
  • Customization options

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Things to Learn

One-time1
  • Full Version$2.99
3 purchases

A+ Spelling Bee English Words

Subscriptions2
  • Unlock All Spelling Levels3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Upgrade7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Spelling Words Upgrade$3.99

Questions

Is Things to Learn free?
Things to Learn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is A+ Spelling Bee English Words free?
A+ Spelling Bee English Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Things to Learn or A+ Spelling Bee English Words?
Things to Learn is rated higher. Things to Learn averages 4.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while A+ Spelling Bee English Words averages 4.1 from 2.3K ratings.
Do Things to Learn or A+ Spelling Bee English Words have ads?
Neither Things to Learn nor A+ Spelling Bee English Words shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Things to Learn or A+ Spelling Bee English Words?
Things to Learn ships an update every 8 months, and A+ Spelling Bee English Words every 2 months. Most recently, Things to Learn was updated on November 1, 2026 and A+ Spelling Bee English Words on November 6, 2026.

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