Comparison

Syllable Word Search vs Comm Buttons Expanded

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

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About

Syllable Word Search

This educational game challenges players to form words by finding and connecting syllables. Progress through 27 levels with increasing difficulty, or create your own custom missions. Features include multiple pronunciations and an dyslexia-friendly font.

Highlights
  • Form words by connecting syllables
  • 27 challenging levels
  • Custom mission creation
  • Multiple English pronunciation options
  • Dyslexia-friendly font
  • Time and move limits
  • Topic-based word lists
Features
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*** 2015 Academics´ Choice Award - Smart Media Winner *** Join Spike in this new space adventure in which he must travel through 27 missions in order to reach his destiny. Each mission will require the use of special skills to find and complete all the words found in deep space. In each mission you will have to find and join syllables to complete all the words and finish the task. But beware new and different challenges await. Time may run out, moves may be counted or correct order must be followed, thankfully Spike has left green marks to help you follow the correct path. A black hole may appear in some missions and swallow words if they are not completed in time, so stay on your toes and concentrate to finish the missions. Thankfully Spike has also created a practice environment in which you will able to create your own mission and gain skills to complete levels. Syllable Word Search uses a unique memory card game and word search style game, that challenges players to form words by searching for syllables. Each of the 27 levels in Syllable Word Search provides increasing challenges to players. The player must complete a level before proceeding to the next. Levels become more challenging as the player advances through the game: the list of words increases, words are presented by topics, 2 to 6 syllable words are introduced, green cards are no longer available, duplicate syllables are presented on the board, among many other challenges. For advance players, Syllable Word Search has the option to create your own mission. In this option the player selects the characteristics and complexity of the board. Choose from different game plays: ============================ * 27 levels * Boards size varies * 2 to 6 syllable ENGLISH words * Listen to the word in one of the 4 pronunciations available (American English, UK English, Australian English, South Africa English) * Uses Open-Dyslexia font for ease of reading * Select syllables in order or random order * Get hints * Have time limits * Have card moves limits * Create your own game with themes and challenges available * Update to the full version and access over 3700 words and choose from 14 themes By downloading this app, you agree to Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Comm Buttons Expanded

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Communication Buttons is THE app for simple augmentative communication. Choose sets of 9, 16, 25, and 36 to use for touch communication. Each button can be customized with a picture and will accommodate voice recording and sequences of 2 and 3. "Ready?" "Set..." "Go!" - and you're spontaneously communicating, demonstrating cause and effect as well as sequencing. State "yes," or "no," sing a song, or tell a story in 2 to 3 parts. Keep a lookout for additional versions with special options.

Screenshots

Syllable Word Search4 screens
Comm Buttons Expanded4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Syllable Word Search at Free against Comm Buttons Expanded's $8.99. Comm Buttons Expanded's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On update cadence, ads 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

Syllable Word Search is free to download; Comm Buttons Expanded costs $8.99 up front. Syllable Word Search sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Comm Buttons Expanded asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Syllable Word Search ships an update every 13 months, Comm Buttons Expanded every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Syllable Word Search versus Comm Buttons Expanded: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSyllable Word SearchComm Buttons Expanded
PriceFree — better$8.99
Rating2.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 11 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBQWarePreferred Mobile Applications, LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Syllable Word Search

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Access (1 Month)$2.991 Month
  • Premium Access (1 Year)$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Version$29.99
None

Comm Buttons Expanded

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Syllable Word Search free?
Syllable Word Search is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Comm Buttons Expanded free?
Comm Buttons Expanded costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Syllable Word Search or Comm Buttons Expanded have ads?
Neither Syllable Word Search nor Comm Buttons Expanded shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Syllable Word Search or Comm Buttons Expanded?
Syllable Word Search ships an update every 13 months, and Comm Buttons Expanded every 11 months. Most recently, Syllable Word Search was updated on October 23, 2026 and Comm Buttons Expanded on October 9, 2026.

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