# Mots vs Smart Directions

The clearest difference is price: Smart Directions at Free against Mots's $1.99. Mots's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Smart Directions is free to download; Mots costs $1.99 up front. Smart Directions sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mots asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mots ships an update every 7 months, Smart Directions every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mots | Smart Directions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CROMBEZ Emmanuel](https://appshunter.io/developer/375656695) | [Domino (apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/910245348) |

## What reviewers say

### Mots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mots-secrets/id991300015)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart Directions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-directions/id1449611242)

This app helps children improve oral and written comprehension skills through interactive game boards and customizable directions. It offers eight types of directions, progressing in difficulty, and concludes with a reinforcement game. An integrated editor allows for custom content creation.

**Highlights:** Illustrated game boards, Written or spoken directions, Eight direction types, Progressive difficulty levels, Reinforcement game, Custom direction editor

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Directions Full Version | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mots free?

Mots costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smart Directions free?

Smart Directions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Mots or Smart Directions have ads?

Neither Mots nor Smart Directions shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mots or Smart Directions?

Mots ships an update every 7 months, and Smart Directions every 4 months. Most recently, Mots was updated on May 17, 2026 and Smart Directions on October 20, 2026.

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