Spelling Shed vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Spelling Shed's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Spelling Shed This App	Word of The Day Widget: Voca Nemesis	Kids Spelling Country Contender	Spellable App Contender	Gappy Learns Reading Contender	Learn to Read - Spelling Games Contender	Vocabulary Builder by Magoosh Peer	Webster's Thesaurus Peer	四字熟語クイズ - はんぷく一般常識 Peer	読めないと恥ずかしい脳トレ漢字クイズ Peer
Core Identity
Developer	Education Shed Ltd	ZipoApps	siriwit nambutdee	Dulcie Crowther	Little 10 Robot	KidloLand Kids & Toddler Games	Magoosh	MobiSystems	StudySwitch, Inc.	StudySwitch, Inc.
Category	Education	Education	Games	Education	Education	Education	Games	Books & Reference	Games	Education
Platform	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS	iOS, Android	Android	iOS, Android	Android, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	4.3 / 5	4.5 / 5	1.0 / 5	5.0 / 5	3.1 / 5	4.2 / 5	4.7 / 5	3.2 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.5 / 5
Ratings Count	519	291	1	3	21	316	7,016	3,820	21	20
Price	USD2.99	Free	Free	Free	$2.99	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Jul 28, 2017	Feb 26, 2025	Jun 13, 2016	Dec 13, 2024	Mar 20, 2013	Oct 12, 2020	Jun 29, 2014	Aug 23, 2011	May 30, 2011	Aug 15, 2012
Last Updated	May 19, 2026	May 5, 2026	Jun 13, 2016	Jan 6, 2025	May 12, 2018	Sep 8, 2025	Jan 6, 2020	Oct 28, 2025	Dec 19, 2025	Feb 25, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	-	positive	-	-	-	-	-	mixed	-	-
Score	-	85/100	-	-	-	-	-	50/100	-	-
Praises	-	Minimalist interface design	-	-	-	-	-	Precise synonym entries	-	-
Complaints	-	Lack of advanced learning features	-	-	-	-	-	Aggressive trial gating	-	-
Requests	-	Spaced repetition system	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Teacher-led classroom management integration creates B2B distribution moat Evidence-based spelling curriculum drives 80% improvement in student results Multi-modal learning options ensure accessibility for neurodivergent students	Widget-first design enables daily habit formation without app-launch friction. Category-based library provides organized content for diverse user interests.	100% free content model lowers entry barriers Twenty game modes provide baseline variety	Morphological inquiry method replaces rote memorization Custom lesson requests enable direct user-led content expansion	-	-	-	Specialized Roget’s Thesaurus content provides deeper synonym nuance than generic dictionary alternatives. Advanced search tools (camera/wildcard) cater to high-precision professional workflows.	-	GIGA School distribution provides a B2B moat into institutional iPad usage 1,420-question library provides high content density for casual users
Weaknesses	Premium tier at $2.99 entry price above free-to-play competitors Specialized spelling focus limits total addressable market vs multi-subject platforms Limited US market penetration compared to GB chart performance	Lack of spaced repetition system limits long-term retention. Passive learning model results in lower user engagement than active-recall competitors.	No content updates since 2016 on iOS 1.0 rating on iOS indicates quality failure	Zero monetization strategy limits long-term sustainability No Android rating data indicates low platform-specific visibility	-	-	-	30-day trial gate restricts user acquisition compared to ad-supported rivals. 3.16 rating indicates friction in the current freemium conversion funnel.	-	0.45★ Android-iOS rating gap suggests platform-specific UI regressions Lack of social leaderboard limits daily active habit formation
Pricing	freemium	free	free	free	paid	free	free	freemium	freemium	freemium
Momentum	Maintenance	Maintenance	Zombie	Zombie	-	Maintenance	-	Zombie	-	Maintenance
Update Cadence	2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~84d avg	2 versions, ~545d avg	2 versions, ~2745d avg	2 versions, ~23d avg	-	5 versions	-	1 versions	-	5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~135d avg

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