PrepPositions vs Name That Rule
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.
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 price: Name That Rule at $0.99 against PrepPositions's $19.99. Name That Rule also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 22 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating, ratings volume, 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 Name That Rule $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PrepPositions against 5.0 for Name That Rule. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
PrepPositions ships an update every 22 months, Name That Rule every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PrepPositions | Name That Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 155 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smarty Ears | Edwards Insight, LLC |
Customer experience
PrepPositions
Name That Rule
In-app purchases
PrepPositions
No in-app purchases
Name That Rule
No in-app purchases
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