# SpellBee vs Strings

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 ratings volume (3.9K vs 1K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | SpellBee | Strings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellbee-spelling-puzzle/id6504094765/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strings-word-search/id6736436570/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | **79.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppStation Studio Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1192656413) | [Frostbyte Entertainment LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772009662) |

## What reviewers say

### SpellBee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellbee-spelling-puzzle/id6504094765)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SpellBee Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| SpellBee Premium | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Challenging
- 👍 Enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Strings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strings-word-search/id6736436570)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- List of all available games
- Ability to restart all puzzles
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*