# Syllables Splash vs Beginning Sounds

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Beginning Sounds at 100% against Syllables Splash's 33%. Beginning Sounds also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.7) and price ($0.99 vs $7.99). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Syllables Splash costs $7.99 and Beginning Sounds $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Beginning Sounds holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beginning Sounds has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Syllables Splash's written reviews are positive against 100% of Beginning Sounds's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Syllables Splash | Beginning Sounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syllables-splash/id625296207/reviews) | **[4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beginning-sounds-endless-phonics-reader/id1179125485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 133 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smarty Ears](https://appshunter.io/developer/348779167) | [Innovative Mobile Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/420345423) |

## What reviewers say

### Syllables Splash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syllables-splash/id625296207)

This app helps children develop essential early reading skills by teaching them to break words into syllables. It features engaging underwater gameplay, interactive feedback, and customizable difficulty levels for targeted learning.

**Highlights:** Syllable segmentation practice, Interactive underwater gameplay, Customizable difficulty levels, Progress tracking and reporting, Multiplayer support for up to 4 students, Image and written word modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Beginning Sounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beginning-sounds-endless-phonics-reader/id1179125485)

This app provides interactive sound spelling cards to help young learners practice beginning sounds for each letter of the alphabet. It offers over 200 cards with fun graphics and professional sound recordings to make phonics practice engaging and effective for children preparing to read.

**Highlights:** Sound spelling cards for beginning sounds, Over 200 practice cards, Interactive tap-to-hear feature, Fun graphics and professional sound, Supports independent and guided practice, Covers all beginning sounds from A to Z

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Syllables Splash free?

Syllables Splash costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Beginning Sounds free?

Beginning Sounds costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Syllables Splash or Beginning Sounds?

Beginning Sounds is rated higher. Syllables Splash averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Beginning Sounds averages 4.3 from 16 ratings.

### Do Syllables Splash or Beginning Sounds have ads?

Neither Syllables Splash nor Beginning Sounds 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.*