PrepPositions vs Verb Expert
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PrepPositions
This app helps students master over 100 prepositions through a circus-themed adventure with 15 progressive levels. Designed by speech-language pathologists, it focuses on sentence formulation, reading comprehension, and oral expression, with professional data tracking and engaging mini-games.
- 15 levels of difficulty
- Evidence-based learning
- Professional data tracking
- Engaging circus mini-game
- Multi-player mode
- Built-in audio
- Record & review feature
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Prep Positions: Master the Building Blocks of Language! Unlock the power of prepositional phrases and watch your student’s communication skills soar. Did you know that prepositional phrases make up nearly 30% of written English? For many children—especially those with speech delays or those learning English—words like between, among, and instead of can be the hardest to master. Prep Positions turns grammar into a circus-themed adventure! Designed by certified Speech-Language Pathologists, this app moves beyond simple "in" and "on" to help students master over 100 prepositions across 15 progressive levels. Whether your child is just starting out or tackling complex academic phrases, Prep Positions provides the tools they need to succeed. WHY PARENTS AND TEACHERS LOVE IT: 15 Levels of Difficulty: From basic spatial concepts (Level 1) to complex logical phrases like "in spite of" (Level 15). Evidence-Based Learning: Focuses on sentence formulation, reading comprehension, and oral expression. Professional Data Tracking: Instantly generate report cards to monitor progress, identify struggle areas, and share data via email or the Therapy Report Center. Engagement, Not Boredom: Students earn "cannon balls" for correct answers, leading to a high-energy circus mini-game! POWERFUL FEATURES FOR CLASSROOMS & CLINICS: Multi-Player Mode: Work with up to 5 students simultaneously, each on their own customized level. Built-in Audio: Every sentence is read aloud, making it accessible for non-readers and early learners. Record & Review: Students can record themselves saying the full sentence to practice fluency and articulation. Customizable Experience: Toggle specific prepositions on/off and choose between a "distraction-free" white background or the fun circus theme. WHO IS IT FOR? Speech-Language Pathologists looking for a data-driven therapy tool. ESL/ELL Students needing to master the nuances of English grammar. Parents wanting to support their child’s literacy and communication at home. Special Educators seeking an engaging, accessible way to meet IEP goals. Step into the center ring of language learning! Download Prep Positions today and give your student the "positional" advantage they need to express themselves clearly and confidently.
Verb Expert
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** Happy Frog Apps is a Mom’s Choice Award Winner! Also featured on FunEducationalApps.com, TeachersWithApps.com, and more! ** Verb Expert quickly develops your learner's English verb skills. Learning happens in a fun game-like environment that motivates even hesitant learners. What parents say about our awesome apps: *** 5 stars! Brilliant! An app that understands how kids actually learn. Thank you! *** 5 stars! My kids love this app because of the fun, silly sentences. I love it because it works! Verb Expert! provides: -- Graduated practice at using each of the tenses with regular and irregular verbs. The app covers present, present progressive, future and past tense. -- Students progress only when they demonstrate mastery. -- Hints promote learning when students make an error. -- Fun sentences keep students motivated. -- 'At a glance' reporting shows you instantly how your learner is doing and where more work is needed. Being able to use verbs correctly is a key requirement for school success. This app provides a motivating environment for your learner to develop these important skills. Our app is designed for children with language delays and adults or children learning English. Other benefits: - FRUSTRATION FREE: Your child will always be guided to the correct answer. REWARD CENTER: Fun and engaging Reward Center increases motivation. - EASY TO USE. Can be used independently (just hand it over: your child will know what to do!) or with a therapist/parent for intervention. - EXTENSIVE REPORTING: for up to 10 players to suit the needs of parents, teachers and therapists. 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! To evaluate the app, download the free version, which has 4 free levels. Additional levels and additional players can be accessed with in-app purchases. (All levels can be purchased for $2.99 -- price may change.) If you prefer no in-app purchases, download the School Edition of this app, which includes all levels and up to 10 players. 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. We collect NO private information in our app. None! Our apps do not allow unrestricted web or social media access. We conform to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Verb Expert at $4.99 against PrepPositions's $19.99. Verb Expert also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.6). PrepPositions's advantage is update cadence (every 22 months vs every 110 months). On ads and in-app purchases 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
PrepPositions costs $19.99 and Verb Expert $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PrepPositions ships an update every 22 months, Verb Expert every 110 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PrepPositions | Verb Expert |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months — better | Every 110 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 155 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smarty Ears | Janine Toole |
In-app purchases
PrepPositions
No in-app purchases
Verb Expert
No in-app purchases
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