# StateQuest vs Squirk

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StateQuest at none against Squirk's 4. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Squirk sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. StateQuest asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for StateQuest against 5.0 for Squirk. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StateQuest | Squirk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statequest/id6773080725/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squirk-spelling-and-phonics/id6792861900/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shloime Fellig](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773080727) | [Meridian Strategy Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792861902) |

## What reviewers say

### StateQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statequest/id6773080725)

Master U.S. states and capitals through engaging challenges, streaks, and rewards. This app offers a fun, game-like experience for learning geography, perfect for students and parents seeking productive screen time.

**Highlights:** Fast challenges, Daily streaks, Unlockable badges, Collectible rewards, Global leaderboards, Class leaderboards, Adaptive learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Squirk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squirk-spelling-and-phonics/id6792861900)

This app acts as a personalized spelling tutor for children aged 4-8. It adapts to each child's learning level, focusing on mastery through spaced repetition and phonics-based word introduction. Parents can track progress via a dashboard, and children earn collectibles for motivation.

**Highlights:** Personalized learning levels, Spaced repetition for memory, Phonics-based word introduction, Parent progress dashboard, Collectible rewards system, Voice or keypad spelling input, Dyslexia-friendly mode

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Squirk Plus — Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Squirk Family — Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Squirk Plus — Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Squirk Family — Yearly | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StateQuest free?

StateQuest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Squirk free?

Squirk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StateQuest or Squirk?

StateQuest and Squirk are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do StateQuest or Squirk have ads?

Neither StateQuest nor Squirk shows ads.

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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.*