Comparison

Scrabble® Words vs SkateSpotter

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

Head to head
About

Scrabble® Words

Instantly validate words against official Scrabble word lists. Explore hooks, extensions, anagrams, and bingo stems with a single tap. Supports wildcard characters and pattern matching for comprehensive word analysis.

Highlights
  • Official word list validation (CSW24, NWL23)
  • Explore hooks, extensions, and anagrams
  • Bingo stem identification
  • Wildcard and pattern matching support
  • Word definitions
  • Search history
Features
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Scrabble Words is the fastest way to check words against official Scrabble word lists — CSW24 (Collins) and NWL23 (NASPA). Type any word to instantly see if it's valid, then explore hooks, extensions, anagrams, and bingo stems with a single tap. FEATURES Word validation against CSW24, NWL23 and more Hooks — letters that can be added before or after a word Extensions — longer words containing your word Anagrams — sorted by length Bingo stems — 7 and 8 letter words using your letters plus one more Wildcard support Pattern matching Word definitions Search history Clean, fast interface. Works with 2 to 15 letter words. No ads.

About

SkateSpotter

Features
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Flapper Skates and Conservation Flapper skates (Dipturus intermedius) are the largest skates in UK waters, reaching over 2 meters (6'6") in length and weighing more than 100kg (220lbs). Once common, their populations have drastically declined, and they are now critically endangered. The Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura Marine Protected Area (MPA) is a key conservation site dedicated to their protection. What is SkateSpotter? SkateSpotter is a mobile app that allows anglers, divers, and researchers to help track flapper skates across Scotland. Simply snap a photo and submit it through the app—your images will be automatically matched by Rate-A-Skate, which uses AI technology similar to fingerprint and facial recognition to identify skates based on their spot patterns. The data in SkateSpotter is used by researchers to study skate populations and their movements, helping to improve conservation efforts. Why Your Photos Matter - Identify individual skates using their unique spot patterns - Track skate movements within the MPA and beyond - Support conservation efforts by helping estimate population sizes - Expand the SkateSpotter database with every new submission How It Works Scientists from SAMS and NatureScot have discovered that each flapper skate has a unique spot pattern on its back, making individual identification possible. By linking images submitted through SkateSpotter and using AI, researchers can monitor population trends and study skate movements over time. Every submission contributes to skate conservation efforts, and we welcome all skate photos. Please refer to the in-app instructions on how to handle skates before submitting to ensure the safety and well-being of these incredible animals.

Screenshots

Scrabble® Words4 screens
SkateSpotter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SkateSpotter at none against Scrabble® Words's 1. Scrabble® Words's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Scrabble® Words sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SkateSpotter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scrabble® Words ships an update every 3 weeks, SkateSpotter every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Scrabble® Words versus SkateSpotter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrabble® WordsSkateSpotter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB105 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTom BoardmanThe Scottish Association for Marine Science

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scrabble® Words

One-time1
  • Full Version$2.99
None

SkateSpotter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scrabble® Words free?
Scrabble® Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SkateSpotter free?
SkateSpotter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scrabble® Words or SkateSpotter have ads?
Neither Scrabble® Words nor SkateSpotter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scrabble® Words or SkateSpotter?
Scrabble® Words ships an update every 3 weeks, and SkateSpotter every 2 months. Most recently, Scrabble® Words was updated on October 25, 2026 and SkateSpotter on October 25, 2026.

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