Inference Clues vs Name That Rule
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Inference Clues
This app helps children develop reading comprehension by teaching them to identify inference clues. It offers a step-by-step, game-like learning experience with guided instruction and a reward system to keep young learners motivated.
- Builds inference skills step-by-step
- Incremental learning with unlocked levels
- Independent or therapist use
- Guided learning for correct answers
- Engaging Reward Center
- Timers for fluency practice
- Detailed reporting for up to 10 students
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** Featured on FunEducationalApps.com & theAppyLadies.com ** Inference Clues helps build strong reading comprehension skills in a fun, game-like environment. As well as generating inferences, players identify the clue words that lead to an inference -- a vital comprehension skill and part of the Common Core standards. ***** 5 Stars! This is another great app from Happy Frog. I really like how your apps target a specific skill. ***** 5 Stars Just what my son needed. Thanks for your great apps. We are working our way through all of them! Inference Ace 2 is targeted to children in Grades 2-5 who can read the words (decode), but who need help with understanding what they read. Key Features: - Builds inference skills step-by-step until mastery. - Incremental learning. New levels are unlocked only when your child is ready. - Can be used independently (just hand it over, your child will know what to do) or with a therapist for reading intervention. - Guided learning for less frustration. Your child will always arrive at the correct answer. - Fun and engaging Reward Center to increase motivation. - Advanced levels include timers to ensure fluency. Research shows fluency in the foundation skills is critical to reading comprehension. - Detailed reporting for up to 10 students to meet the needs of teachers, therapists and parents. Inference Clues can be used at the same time as Inference Ace (our other inferencing app), or it can be used after Inference Ace has been completed. You can try this app by downloading the free version. The free version has 4 free levels for one player. You can purchase levels and players separately through in-app purchases. If you prefer no in-app purchases, please purchase the 'School Edition' of this app. We are a member of the 'Moms with Apps program. We collect NO private information in our app, and our apps do not allow unrestricted web access. Our apps are designed for and tested by typical and special needs children. Testers include children with Autism and other special needs. Our apps work for them! We take customer service very seriously! If you ever have a problem or find that we've missed something, contact us at our website and we will do our best to fix the problem.
Name That Rule
This app helps students master spelling by teaching them how to correctly form word derivatives when adding suffixes. It guides users through processes like doubling, dropping, or changing letters from base words, and emphasizes the importance of accent detection for accurate spelling.
- Spelling derivatives instruction
- Suffix addition rules
- Doubling, dropping, and changing letters
- Accent detection for spelling
- Word formation guidance
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Spelling derivatives can be challenging for students. When adding a suffix to a base word, you either double, drop or change from the base word or just stick on the suffix. Also, detecting the accent is equally important for spelling. This app will take you through the process of looking at words and deciding what to do in order to spell derivatives.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Name That Rule at 5.0 against Inference Clues's 3.3. Name That Rule also leads on price ($0.99 vs $7.99) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). Inference Clues's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Inference Clues costs $7.99 and Name That Rule $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Name That Rule holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inference Clues has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Inference Clues ships an update every 4 months, Name That Rule every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Inference Clues | Name That Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.3 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Janine Toole | Edwards Insight, LLC |
Customer experience
Inference Clues
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In-app purchases
Inference Clues
No in-app purchases
Name That Rule
No in-app purchases
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