Sopa de Sílabas vs LingoBurst
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sopa de Sílabas
This educational game challenges players to find and connect syllables to form Spanish words. It offers 27 levels with increasing difficulty, customizable missions, and pronunciation options for Spain and Mexico. Designed with an dyslexia-friendly font for easier reading.
- 27 challenging levels
- Customizable mission creation
- Spanish word formation
- Two pronunciation options
- Dyslexia-friendly font
- Hints and time limits
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*** Spanish Version of "Syllable Word Search" 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. Sopa de Sílabas 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 Sopa de Sílabas 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, Sopa de Sílabas 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 SPANISH words * Listen to the word in one of the 2 pronunciations available (Spain or Mexico Spanish) * 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 3000 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/
LingoBurst
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Turn Spanish vocabulary into an addictive puzzle. Lingoburst is a 2048-style grid game where you slide tiles, match English and Spanish words, and clear the board in satisfying bursts. No boring flashcards – just quick, high-focus rounds that actually make vocab stick. How it works: - Slide tiles up, down, left or right. - Burn blockers to make your way. - Match an English word with its Spanish translation. - Hit a correct pair and every tile with that word explodes off the board. - Clear all the words in a level to unlock the next theme. Every move is a mini language test. You're actively recalling words under gentle pressure, which is exactly what your brain needs to remember them. Learn Spanish through play -> Game-first design – built around a 2048-style grid with satisfying tile physics and board-clearing combos. -> Real-life vocabulary – topics like Food & Drink, Travel, Home, Work, Hobbies, Technology, Nature and more. -> Level-based worlds – each theme becomes a little world to conquer, with increasingly tricky word sets. -> Burst mechanic – matching a word doesn’t just give points; it wipes that word from the whole board, rewarding real understanding. -> Spaced practice feel – words reappear in fresh combinations so you meet them again and again in new contexts. Perfect for: - Beginners who want to start learning Spanish without textbooks. - False beginners and rusty learners who know “a bit” but want to unlock more vocab. - Gamers who love 2048, match puzzles or roguelite runs and want something that actually teaches them something useful. Why LingoBurst works: - Short sessions, real progress – each game only takes a few minutes, so you can play on the train, in a queue or on a break. - Active recall, not passive tapping – to clear a word, you must know the match, not just guess from multiple choice. - Theme-based learning – vocabulary is bundled into everyday situations, which makes it easier to remember and use in real life. Whether you’re just starting Spanish or adding vocab on top of classes or Duolingo, Lingoburst turns memorising words into something you actually want to do. Slide. Match. Burst. Learn Spanish while you play.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LingoBurst at none against Sopa de Sílabas's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Sopa de Sílabas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LingoBurst asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Sopa de Sílabas | LingoBurst |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (17 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BQWare | Evan Roberts |
In-app purchases
Sopa de Sílabas
- Full Version$3.99
LingoBurst
No in-app purchases
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