# Better Speller - Spelling Test — Spelling With Your Own Words! > Spelling With Your Own Words! (iPhone/iPad app by Alexander Hansen.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-speller-spelling-test/id6760564484 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Alexander Hansen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581847030) - Category: Education - Price: Free (on sale, was $4.99) - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.4 · 41 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-03-20 - Data updated: 2026-08-18 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-speller-spelling-test/id6760564484/reviews.md ## What is Better Speller? Make spelling practice something kids actually look forward to. Better Speller transforms homework drudgery into an engaging learning adventure. Build custom word lists, practice with audio pronunciation, play four interactive spelling games, and track progress with detailed history and achievement badges, all without ads or subscriptions. FOR STUDENTS Practice & Test Modes Hear each word spoken aloud, then type your answer. Practice mode gives you multiple chances to get it right, while Test mode checks what you've really learned. Instant feedback after every word keeps you moving forward. Four Fun Spelling Games - Word Search: Find your spelling words hidden in a letter grid - Spelling Choice: Hear a word and pick the correct spelling from four options - Fill in the Blanks: Complete words with missing letters after hearing them spoken - Unscramble: Tap shuffled letters back into the right order 25 Achievement Badges Earn trophies for perfect scores, practice streaks, daily habits, and more. Badges appear right on your word list so you can show off your hard work. FOR PARENTS & TEACHERS Build Custom Word Lists Create as many lists as you need; one per grade level, subject, or week. Add words with definitions and example sentences, or look them up automatically. Share lists with other families using the built-in export feature. Record Words in Your Own Voice Record yourself saying each word and its example sentence. Hearing a familiar voice makes a real difference for younger learners. Track Every Session View a full history of every practice and test session, including which words were missed. After any session, jump straight into practicing just the missed words with one tap. Flexible Settings Choose the reading voice, adjust speech speed, set how many attempts students get per word, and enable handwriting mode for Apple Pencil on iPad. KEY FEATURES - Custom word lists with definitions and example sentences - Text-to-speech with adjustable voice and speed - Optional parent/teacher voice recordings for words and sentences - Practice mode (multiple attempts) and Test mode (one chance) - Four interactive spelling games - Detailed session history with scores and word-by-word breakdown - 25 achievement badges to motivate learners - Apple Pencil handwriting support on iPad - Import and export word lists to share with others - One Purchase unlocks iPhone, iPad and MacOS apps. - No ads. No subscriptions. Everything included after a one time purchase. PERFECT FOR - Weekly spelling homework - Homeschool curriculum - Test prep and review - Summer learning - ESL and language learners Better Speller keeps all data on your device. No account, no cloud, no tracking. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.04 — 2026-08-10 Better Speller is now free to try. Anyone can download the app and add up to 35 words, 10 per list, with every feature switched on; all four games, achievements, your own voice recordings, practice, tests, sharing and import. Need more room? One purchase unlocks unlimited words for good. No subscription, no ads, nothing else to buy. Already bought Better Speller? Thank you. Your copy stays unlocked automatically. If you have an issue please reach out via the Feedback link and we will get it solved. And Better Speller is now on the Mac. One purchase covers your iPhone, iPad and Mac. Also in this release: • Bug Fixes. • Missed a word in practice? The "type it correctly" step now appears the way it was meant to and you can switch it off in Settings if you'd rather move straight on. • A list's history now shows how many sessions you've run, your best score and your average, with game results listed underneath. ### 1.03 — 2026-06-10 Mixed Practice - Select words from multiple lists at once and practice, play games, or test yourself on a combined set. Great for summer break! Drag to Reorder - Rearrange your word lists in any order with a simple drag Match Case - Turn on strict capitalization checking during practice Enter Key Toggle - Choose whether pressing Return submits your answer or adds a new line Fixed Imports - Word lists shared via iMessage now import more reliably Feedback Form - Send feedback directly from the app Other Minor Bug Fixes ### 1.01 — 2026-03-20 Added ability to see words what the incorrect spellings where on the results page and on the share page. ### 1.0 — 2026-03-20 No release notes. ## More apps by Alexander Hansen - [Rails End Beer Company](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rails-end-beer-company/id1581847028) - [Gambr: Casino Log](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gambr-casino-log/id6771428864) All apps by Alexander Hansen: https://appshunter.io/developer/1581847030 ## Related topics [beter spellen](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/beter-spellen) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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