Comparison

Say BLUB! vs Somewhere Wild

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

Head to head
About

Say BLUB!

Explore the ocean's wonders with interactive learning about sea creatures. Swipe through beautiful photos, hear names pronounced, and listen to authentic animal sounds. Designed for children to build vocabulary and develop an appreciation for marine life.

Highlights
  • Interactive sea creature learning
  • Clear pronunciation of names
  • Authentic animal sounds
  • Stunning sea creature photos
  • 60+ sea creatures to discover
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Introduce your child to the wonderful world under the sea! This app is the perfect learning companion for curious kids. Swipe through beautiful sea creature photos, hear their names spoken clearly, and listen to authentic sounds from dolphins, whales, seals, and more! INTERACTIVE LEARNING • Tap to hear sea creature names pronounced clearly • Listen to real sounds from dolphins, whales, seals, and more • See stunning photos of each sea creature • Visual feedback encourages participation 60+ SEA CREATURES TO DISCOVER Start with 23 free sea creatures, then explore 3 themed expansion packs: • Tropical Reef - clownfish, sea turtles, and colorful coral reef dwellers • Freshwater Friends - river dolphins, otters, and lake creatures • Ocean Giants - whales, sharks, and the largest creatures in the sea DESIGNED FOR KIDS • Simple swipe navigation perfect for little fingers • No ads or distractions • Kid-friendly ocean photography • Works offline after download PERFECT FOR • Building vocabulary and pronunciation • Learning about ocean life and marine biology • Developing an appreciation for sea creatures • Quality screen time that's actually educational • Car rides, waiting rooms, and quiet time At home or on the go, we turn screen time into learning time. Watch your child light up as they discover new sea creatures and their sounds!

About

Somewhere Wild

This educational app allows young children to discover animals from around the world. Explore real photos, listen to sounds, and learn names and facts. A free starter pack is available, with an option to unlock all animals through a single purchase.

Highlights
  • Animal photos and sounds
  • Offline exploration
  • Learn animal names and facts
  • Parent-protected settings
  • No ads or tracking
  • Single in-app purchase
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Start with 32 animals free. Unlock all 640 across six continents with one purchase. Somewhere Wild is a calm animal atlas for preschool children and their grown-ups. Explore real animal photos, hear recorded animal sounds, and discover animal names together. YOUR FREE AFRICA STARTER EXPEDITION Begin with 32 carefully chosen animals across savannah, wetlands, rainforest, and desert. Keep exploring this starter collection for free. OPEN THE WORLD ATLAS One optional in-app purchase unlocks 608 more animals, bringing your collection to 640 across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and Oceania. Discover 93 more animals in Africa and explore five additional continents. One purchase. No subscription. EXPLORE YOUR WAY Choose Listen for simple photo taps and animal sounds, or Listen and Learn for animal names, baby names, and short facts to enjoy together. Animal photos and audio are included in the download, so exploration works offline. An internet connection is needed to purchase or restore the World Atlas. CALM DISCOVERY, BUILT FOR FAMILIES No ads, no child accounts, no tracking, and no social features. Parent-only settings, purchases, credits, privacy links, and support are protected by a parent check.

Screenshots

Say BLUB!4 screens
Somewhere Wild4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Say BLUB! at fortnightly against Somewhere Wild's every 2 months. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Say BLUB! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Somewhere Wild sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Say BLUB! against 5.0 for Somewhere Wild. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Say BLUB! ships an update fortnightly, Somewhere Wild every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Say BLUB! versus Somewhere Wild: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSay BLUB!Somewhere Wild
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB239 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThings4Kids LLCSabaset Studios LLC

Customer experience

Say BLUB!

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Somewhere Wild

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Say BLUB!

One-time5
  • Tropical Reef$0.99
  • Ocean Giants$0.99
  • Freshwater Friends$0.99
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  • Deep Sea$0.99
  • All Sea Creatures Bundle$2.99
1 purchases

Somewhere Wild

One-time1
  • World Atlas$3.99

Questions

Is Say BLUB! free?
Say BLUB! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Somewhere Wild free?
Somewhere Wild is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Say BLUB! or Somewhere Wild?
Say BLUB! and Somewhere Wild are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Say BLUB! or Somewhere Wild have ads?
Neither Say BLUB! nor Somewhere Wild shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Say BLUB! or Somewhere Wild?
Say BLUB! ships an update fortnightly, and Somewhere Wild every 2 months. Most recently, Say BLUB! was updated on October 14, 2026 and Somewhere Wild on October 7, 2026.

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