Comparison

Better Speller vs Math Squad

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

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About

Better Speller

Features
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Make spelling practice something kids actually look forward to. Better Speller transforms homework drudgery into an engaging learning adventure. Build custom word lists, practice with audio pronunciation, play four interactive spelling games, and track progress with detailed history and achievement badges, all without ads or subscriptions. Try everything for free with up to 35 words, then unlock unlimited words with a single one-time purchase. Every practice feature is included from the start; the games, the badges, the voice recordings, all of it. One purchase covers your iPhone, iPad and Mac. iCloud Sync, if you'd like your lists to follow you between devices, is an optional add-on. FOR STUDENTS Practice & Test Modes Hear each word spoken aloud, then type your answer. Practice mode gives you multiple chances to get it right, while Test mode checks what you've really learned. Instant feedback after every word keeps you moving forward. Four Fun Spelling Games - Word Search: Find your spelling words hidden in a letter grid - Spelling Choice: Hear a word and pick the correct spelling from four options - Fill in the Blanks: Complete words with missing letters after hearing them spoken - Unscramble: Tap shuffled letters back into the right order 25 Achievement Badges Earn trophies for perfect scores, practice streaks, daily habits, and more. Badges appear right on your word list so you can show off your hard work. FOR PARENTS & TEACHERS Build Custom Word Lists Create as many lists as you need; one per grade level, subject, or week. Add words with definitions and example sentences, or look them up automatically. Share lists with other families using the built-in export feature. Record Words in Your Own Voice Record yourself saying each word and its example sentence. Hearing a familiar voice makes a real difference for younger learners. Track Every Session View a full history of every practice and test session, including which words were missed. After any session, jump straight into practicing just the missed words with one tap. Organize with Folders Group your lists into folders by school year, subject, or term. Expand and collapse them to keep things tidy, and run Mixed Practice across a whole folder at once. Flexible Settings Choose the reading voice, adjust speech speed, set how many attempts students get per word, and enable handwriting mode for Apple Pencil on iPad. Sync & Share Across Your Apple Devices (Optional) - Keep Everything in Sync: word lists, students and folders across iPhone, iPad and Mac via your own iCloud account. - Share a Student's Lists: send an invitation link in Messages; tapping it opens Better Speller and adds the lists, with changes appearing automatically. - See Practice History Everywhere: turn on Sync Results to see scores and test history from every device and anyone you've shared with. - iCloud Sync & Sharing is a one-time add-on. Without it, everything stays on your device. KEY FEATURES - Custom word lists with definitions and example sentences - Text-to-speech with adjustable voice and speed - Optional parent/teacher voice recordings for words and sentences - Practice mode (multiple attempts) and Test mode (one chance) - Four interactive spelling games - Detailed session history with scores and word-by-word breakdown - 25 achievement badges to motivate learners - Organize lists into folders - Apple Pencil handwriting support on iPad - Import and export word lists to share with others - One purchase unlocks unlimited words on iPhone, iPad and Mac; iCloud Sync is an optional add-on - No ads, no subscriptions; just optional one-time purchases PERFECT FOR - Weekly spelling homework - Homeschool curriculum - Test prep and review - Summer learning - ESL and language learners Better Speller keeps your data on your device by default. iCloud Sync is optional, uses your own iCloud account, and turns on only when you choose. No ads, no third-party tracking, no account to create.

About

Math Squad

Blast aliens and save the galaxy by solving math problems. This game for ages 5-10 builds math fluency through engaging arcade-style gameplay. It offers various modes, unlockable content, and progress tracking, with an optional purchase for full access.

Highlights
  • Solve math problems to fire lasers
  • Blast alien invaders and fight bosses
  • Unlockable ships and customization
  • Progress tracking and play history
  • Offline play
  • No ads or subscriptions
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BLAST ALIENS. SOLVE MATH. SAVE THE GALAXY. Math Squad is a space shooter where kids practice real math to blast alien invaders, fight epic bosses, and earn rewards — all while building genuine math fluency. Designed for kids ages 5-10. Built by parents. Zero data collected. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. NO ADS. NO TRICKS. One optional purchase unlocks everything forever. The free version includes the full arcade mode with boss fights — no timers, no paywalls on basic gameplay. HOW IT WORKS Answer math problems to fire your ship's laser and destroy alien invaders before they reach you. Get it right — the alien explodes. Get it wrong — they speed up. Clear all waves and face the boss! ARCADE MODE — 3 waves of aliens + an epic boss fight SURVIVAL MODE — Beat the boss, then see how far you can go DAILY CHALLENGES — Fresh missions every day with bonus rewards PRACTICE MODE — Targeted skill drills and times tables REAL MATH SKILLS Addition (Ages 5+) Subtraction (Ages 5+) Multiplication (Ages 7+) Division (Ages 7+) Fractions (Ages 8+) Three difficulty levels (Cadet, Pilot, Captain) adapt to your child's grade level. Speed bonus scoring rewards quick thinking — answer fast for 2x points! KIDS LOVE IT BECAUSE 12 unlockable ships with unique designs Collectible pilots, trails, lasers, and titles Stardust currency earned through gameplay Boss fights with dodging mechanics Power-ups: Freeze, Shield, Nova Blast Streak rewards at 3, 6, and 10 correct answers Training mode for stress-free practice PARENTS LOVE IT BECAUSE ZERO data collection — fully COPPA compliant No ads, ever No social features or chat Works completely offline Built-in progress tracking and play history Daily time limits you control Parental gate protects purchases All game data stays on your device FREE vs FULL VERSION FREE: Complete arcade mode (all waves + boss fight) at Cadet difficulty, 4 ships, hangar access, survival mode. FULL VERSION ($5.99 one-time): Pilot and Captain difficulty, Daily Challenges, Practice Mode, all ships, pilots, trails, lasers, and power-ups. Privacy: https://springhillventuresllc-jpg.github.io/math-squad-privacy/ Support: hello@sprin

Screenshots

Better Speller4 screens
Math Squad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Math Squad at 15.0 against Better Speller's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Better Speller sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Math Squad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Better Speller versus Math Squad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBetter SpellerMath Squad
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander HansenSpring Hill Ventures LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Better Speller

One-time2
  • iCloud Sync and Sharing$2.99
  • Unlimited Words$4.99
1 purchases

Math Squad

One-time1
  • Full Mission Access$5.99

Questions

Is Better Speller free?
Better Speller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Squad free?
Math Squad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Better Speller or Math Squad have ads?
Neither Better Speller nor Math Squad shows ads.

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