Comparison

SpellBee vs Strings

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

Head to head
About

SpellBee

This word puzzle game challenges you to create words from seven letters, with one central letter required in every word. It offers daily puzzles, progress tracking, and global leaderboards. Enhance your vocabulary and cognitive skills with this engaging brain-boosting activity.

Highlights
  • Create words from seven letters
  • Find the pangram
  • Daily puzzles
  • Track progress and scores
  • Global leaderboards
  • Offline play
Features
Currently charting
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Challenge your vocabulary and spelling skills in the ultimate daily word puzzle game! Create words from just 7 letters, discover the hidden pangram, and see how many words you can find. Play a new daily challenge, enjoy unlimited Practice Mode, unlock achievements, and track your progress as you improve your spelling and vocabulary every day. HOW TO PLAY • Create words using the 7 available letters • Every word must include the center letter • Words must be at least 4 letters long • Find the hidden pangram using all 7 letters • Earn points and climb through the ranks all the way to Queen Bee FEATURES Daily Spelling Challenge • A brand new puzzle every day • Everyone solves the same daily challenge Unlimited Practice Mode • Unlimited randomly generated puzzles • Practice your spelling anytime 1000+ Past Puzzles • Replay previous daily puzzles • Enjoy hundreds of hours of gameplay Achievements • Unlock achievements as you play • Complete special challenges and milestones Statistics & Progress • Track your scores and improvement • Win rate, streaks, total words found, pangrams, rank distribution, total score, and more Customize Your Experience • Multiple color themes • Light & Dark Mode • Adjustable animations • Make the game your own Helpful Hints • Reveal letters when you're stuck • Keep learning while having fun Offline Play • Play anywhere, anytime • No internet required for most features WHY YOU'LL LOVE SPELLBEE • Improve your spelling naturally • Expand your vocabulary • Train your brain every day • Solve relaxing and satisfying word puzzles • Perfect for casual players and word game experts alike Can you find every word, discover the hidden pangram, and earn the prestigious Queen Bee rank? Download SpellBee today and start making words from just 7 letters! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Strings

This word search game offers a unique twist by challenging players to create interconnected word strands by tracing paths through a letter grid. It combines vocabulary and spatial reasoning for an engaging puzzle experience with various themes.

Highlights
  • Word search and connect-the-dots gameplay
  • Challenging vocabulary and spatial puzzles
  • Intuitive interface
  • Multiple topics and themes
  • Mind exercise and word weaving
Features
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Looking for challenging word games that go beyond the ordinary? Discover Strings, the innovative word search game that strands together vocabulary and strategy in an entirely new way. Unlike traditional word games or crosswords, Strings challenges you to create intricate strands of interconnected words by tracing paths through a letter grid. Each puzzle becomes a web of possibilities as you connect letters to discover words hiding in plain sight. Key Features: - Unique blend of word search and connect-the-dots gameplay - Challenging puzzles that test both vocabulary and spatial skills - Beautiful, intuitive interface that makes word finding feel natural - Different topics and themes to keep the challenges fresh Exercise your mind and discover the satisfaction of weaving words together. Whether you're a casual player or a word game enthusiast, Strings offers a fresh take on vocabulary puzzles that will keep you coming back for more. Download Strings today and start creating your own path through the world of words! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: hello@frostbyteentertainment.com

Screenshots

SpellBee4 screens
Strings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Strings at 79% against SpellBee's 28%. Strings also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). SpellBee's advantage is chart position (#198 vs unranked) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 1K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. SpellBee sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Strings sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Strings holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.9K and 1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of SpellBee's written reviews are positive against 79% of Strings's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpellBee ships an update fortnightly, Strings every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
SpellBee versus Strings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpellBeeStrings
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.9K ratings)4.8 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.0% of reviews79.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.9K — better1K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#198 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppStation Studio Pte. Ltd.Frostbyte Entertainment LLC

Customer experience

SpellBee

All ratings3,456 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews211 reviews
Positive28.0%
Neutral19.9%
Negative52.1%

Strings

All ratings1,016 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive79.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative16.9%

User reviews

SpellBee

From 3.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game
  • 👍 Challenging
  • 👍 Enjoyable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Losing progress/words
  • 🐛 Repeated letters across days
  • 🐛 Missing common words in dictionary
  • 🔍 Lack of hints/features
  • 💸 Excessive ads

Strings

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Engaging and fun gameplay
  • 🚀 Smooth playing experience
  • 💡 Challenging topics
  • 🔒 Unobtrusive ads
  • 👍 Relaxing and brain-stimulating

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Ads covering letters making them unclickable
  • 🐛 Laggy tap response
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Grid/puzzle too big for some screens

Bugs and requests

SpellBee

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing/crashing issues
  • Losing progress and daily words
  • Repeated letters across days

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to disable ads
  • Improve dictionary and word selection
  • Implement hints or other features
  • Allow multiple players on the same game

Strings

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Tap action issues (too sensitive or unresponsive)
  • Incompatibility with older devices
  • Grid/puzzle size issues on smaller screens

Requested features

3 requests
  • List of all available games
  • Ability to restart all puzzles
  • Dark mode option

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SpellBee

Subscriptions2
  • SpellBee Premium$2.991 Month
  • SpellBee Premium$24.991 Year
2 purchases

Strings

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is SpellBee free?
SpellBee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Strings free?
Strings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SpellBee or Strings?
Strings is rated higher. SpellBee averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Strings averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.
Do SpellBee or Strings have ads?
Both SpellBee and Strings show ads.
Which is updated more often, SpellBee or Strings?
SpellBee ships an update fortnightly, and Strings every 3 weeks. Most recently, SpellBee was updated on November 4, 2026 and Strings on November 4, 2026.

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