Comparison

Things to Learn vs Buzzy Bee 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 tests for spelling, Q&A, multiple-choice, and flashcards. Supports multiple languages, voice recording, and multimedia content. Ideal for students to practice and share progress.

Highlights
  • Create Q&A, multiple-choice, spelling, and flashcard tests
  • Supports over 27 languages with text-to-speech
  • Record your voice for tests
  • Include pictures, videos, and sounds in questions/answers
  • 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 ============================================= *** try the free version of this app (Things to Learn) with full functionality, but studying for tests is restricted to 4 questions.   *** Things to Learn - School Edition, has all the same functionality with no restrictions and no In-Apps.

About

Buzzy Bee Spelling

Transform spelling practice into engaging learning experiences. This app helps students build confidence and improve vocabulary through interactive games and custom word lists. It supports independent study and test preparation for learners of all ages.

Highlights
  • Create custom spelling lists by scanning or importing images
  • Themed vocabulary packs for different learning levels
  • Built-in dictionary with definitions and pronunciations
  • Multiple interactive spelling games
  • Share spelling lists easily via AirDrop, Messages, or Email
  • Ad-free learning environment
Features
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Turn any spelling list into fun, independent practice! Simply take a picture and Buzzy Bee Spelling will scan the words to quickly create a custom list for studying and test prep. You can also import an existing photo or enter words manually. Whether practicing at home, supporting classroom learning, or homeschooling, Buzzy Bee makes it easy for students to study their assigned words independently through Spelling Practice and interactive games. Students can practice their weekly spelling words, hear pronunciations, explore definitions, and see the correct spelling of words as they play. They can also build their vocabulary and discover new words with themed Vocabulary Lists and Mini Word Search. Features • Create Lists Fast and Easy: Skip typing when you already have a spelling list! Take a picture to scan the words, import an existing photo of the list, or enter words manually. • Themed Vocabulary Lists: Strengthen language skills and discover new words with a variety of structured, themed word packs. • Built-in Dictionary: Thousands of words with definitions and pronunciations. Access definitions during Spelling Practice and spelling-focused games to help distinguish tricky words, including homophones. • Mini Word Search: A standalone game featuring words from curated Vocabulary Lists for a fun twist on vocabulary review. • Fun Games: Reinforce learning with Fill in the Blanks, Find the Missing Letters, Word Unscramble, and Multiple-Choice Definitions. Students can also see the correct spelling after each answer. • Special Characters Supported: Create lists that include hyphenated words and contractions with support for apostrophes and hyphens. • Easy Sharing: Share your spelling lists instantly via AirDrop, Messages, or Email with no iCloud storage needed. • 100% Ad-Free: A safe, focused learning space without distractions. • Independent Studying: Encourages self-guided practice and builds strong study habits for lifelong learning. • Helpful FAQs: Quickly find answers to common questions with our expanded Help section. Buzzy Bee Spelling helps students build spelling skills, confidence, and independence, one word at a time. Terms of Use: https://buzzybeespelling.com/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Things to Learn4 screens
Buzzy Bee Spelling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Things to Learn at 100% against Buzzy Bee Spelling's 13%. Things to Learn also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Buzzy Bee Spelling's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Buzzy Bee Spelling is free to download; Things to Learn costs $2.99 up front. Buzzy Bee Spelling sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Things to Learn asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Things to Learn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Things to Learn's written reviews are positive against 13% of Buzzy Bee Spelling's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Things to Learn ships an update every 8 months, Buzzy Bee Spelling every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Things to Learn versus Buzzy Bee Spelling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThings to LearnBuzzy Bee Spelling
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better3.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBQWareHRA Limited

Customer experience

Things to Learn

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Buzzy Bee Spelling

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral50.0%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

None

Things to Learn

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Buzzy Bee Spelling

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Things to Learn free?
Things to Learn costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Buzzy Bee Spelling free?
Buzzy Bee Spelling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Things to Learn or Buzzy Bee Spelling?
Things to Learn is rated higher. Things to Learn averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Buzzy Bee Spelling averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Things to Learn or Buzzy Bee Spelling have ads?
Neither Things to Learn nor Buzzy Bee Spelling shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Things to Learn or Buzzy Bee Spelling?
Things to Learn ships an update every 8 months, and Buzzy Bee Spelling every 6 weeks. Most recently, Things to Learn was updated on October 19, 2026 and Buzzy Bee Spelling on October 5, 2026.

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