Syllable Word Search vs PVCC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
PVCC
This app provides parents, teachers, and students with essential information about school events and daily activities. Stay updated on the latest news, calendars, and important notices directly from the school.
- Event calendar
- Daily notices
- Push notifications
- Newsletter archive
- Direct contact options
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Developed in partnership with Digistorm Education, this app is designed to allow Plenty Valley Christian College parents, teachers and students access to important information about events and daily activities at the College. The Plenty Valley Christian College app is updated daily to ensure that the school community is able to keep their finger on the pulse of the school. The app includes the following information: Calendar: The event calendar ensures that you are constantly up-to-date and in the loop with the events of Plenty Valley Christian College. Not sure when the next community function is on? Check the calendar. Notices: The notices section keeps you informed of important daily notices as they become available. Push Notifications will also be sent to inform you of any urgent or important information. Buses are late? The notice section will alert you. Newsletter: Receive the latest newsletter directly through the app, or peruse the newsletter archive. Contact: Call and email Plenty Valley Christian College reception straight from the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PVCC at none against Syllable Word Search's 3. PVCC also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 13 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Syllable Word Search sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PVCC asks for nothing beyond the download.
Syllable Word Search ships an update every 13 months, PVCC every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Syllable Word Search | PVCC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BQWare | Plenty Valley Christian College |
Customer experience
Syllable Word Search
PVCC
In-app purchases
Syllable Word Search
- Premium Access (1 Month)$2.991 Month
- Premium Access (1 Year)$19.991 Year
- Full Version$29.99
PVCC
No in-app purchases
Questions
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