Comparison

Things to Learn vs TurboWords Spelling

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

TurboWords Spelling

Create custom spelling tests using your own words via speech recognition. Practice with AI-generated sentences and engaging games. Track progress with detailed results and visual feedback to improve spelling skills.

Highlights
  • Speech recognition for word input
  • AI-generated example sentences
  • Multiple spelling test games
  • Progress tracking and results
  • Customizable word groups
  • Instant feedback during tests
Features
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Using speech recognition, quickly build a spelling test from your own weekly school words. Record them in one stretch. Sit back and watch as they are recognized into text. It’s easy and fun! Then play the test, rich with options. Hear an AI generated sentence made with the word to spell, on devices with Apple Intelligence. Seeing, hearing and writing your words will help you succeed in school tests. An amimo character (from French "ami" [friend] and "mots" [words]) says words of encouragement. And finally, track your progress. See the results of your last three tests, individually for each word. Earn a shining star. Alternatively, play one of five games using your words: hangman-style, crossword, word search, charivari and word shuffle. Includes one sample group to get you started. TurboWords lets you: SETUP • Record as many words as you need. Alternatively, type or paste them. • Re-order, delete, edit or re-record your words. • Create up to eight groups of words (lists). An unlimited number of groups can be purchased as a one-time in-app purchase, at a minimal cost. • Receive and import groups created with TurboWords Parent/Teacher Edition. TEST • Play words sequentially or randomly, using your recorded voice or a synthesized voice. • Hear an AI generated sentence made with the word to spell, on devices with Apple Intelligence. • Type the words. Or write them on paper. • Have instant feedback at each keystroke! Letters highlight green or red. • Use a Hint button, if you’re stuck, pressing this button will reveal the next letter. • Pronounce the word as you type each keystroke, if you wish. • Go forward and backwards. • Set a time limit, so that the next word is automatically played back, after a number of seconds that you set. • Take partial tests. • Focus on the words you have difficulty with, by excluding succeeded words from a spelling test. CORRECT • See the results of your test. • Correct words. • See a positive-reinforcement star, red and green lights showing your progress as you learn. • Send test results by email. PLAY • Play Not Hangman while improving your literacy. • Solve the crossword puzzle. • Beat your high score in animated Word Shuffle game. • Solve the word search puzzle. • Experience the frantic pace of the one or two player game Charivari. Steps to use the app: 1. Add a group for your words. 2. Record your words. 3. Take the spelling test. 4. Correct the test. You will find contextual help on every screen. Portrait and landscape modes are supported. A multi-user option can be purchased. It allows multiple users on the same device. Users can be created with their name and photo (or AI generated image on devices with Apple Intelligence). Each user have their own groups of words.

Screenshots

Things to Learn4 screens
TurboWords Spelling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TurboWords Spelling at 1.8K against Things to Learn's 18. TurboWords Spelling also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 8 months). Things to Learn's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 70%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 TurboWords Spelling sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TurboWords Spelling holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TurboWords Spelling has 1.8K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Things to Learn's written reviews are positive against 70% of TurboWords Spelling's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Things to Learn ships an update every 8 months, TurboWords Spelling every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Things to Learn versus TurboWords Spelling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThings to LearnTurboWords Spelling
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (18 ratings)4.6 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.8% of reviews — better69.7% of reviews
Number of ratings181.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 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 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBQWareClaude Labelle

Customer experience

Things to Learn

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

TurboWords Spelling

All ratings1,750 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive69.7%
Neutral11.2%
Negative19.1%

Bugs and requests

Things to Learn

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TurboWords Spelling

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sound not working in some cases
  • Difficulty adding custom words
  • Crashes or freezes on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More game options and variety
  • Ability to print or export word lists
  • Improved voice recognition and feedback
  • Support for multiple user profiles

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Things to Learn

One-time1
  • Full Version$2.99
3 purchases

TurboWords Spelling

One-time3
  • Multi-User$1.99
  • Unlimited Groups$1.99
  • Amimo Pack$1.99

Questions

Is Things to Learn free?
Things to Learn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TurboWords Spelling free?
TurboWords Spelling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Things to Learn or TurboWords Spelling?
TurboWords Spelling is rated higher. Things to Learn averages 4.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while TurboWords Spelling averages 4.6 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Things to Learn or TurboWords Spelling have ads?
Neither Things to Learn nor TurboWords Spelling shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Things to Learn or TurboWords Spelling?
Things to Learn ships an update every 8 months, and TurboWords Spelling every 4 months. Most recently, Things to Learn was updated on June 11, 2026 and TurboWords Spelling on September 24, 2026.

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