# ReSpell+ Spelling Alphabet — Say It Clear, Say It Right!

> Phonetic alphabet converter with audio for clear communication. (iPhone/iPad app by subkom GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/respell-plus-spelling-alphabet/id363120135 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [subkom GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/363120138)
- Category: Reference, Utilities
- Price: $0.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Slovak, European Spanish
- Released: 2010-03-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/respell-plus-spelling-alphabet/id363120135/reviews.md

## What is ReSpell+ Spelling Alphabet?

ReSpell+ Spelling Alphabet HD (EN-NATO-DE-AT-CH)

Unlock clear communication with ReSpell+
Whether you're a pilot, radio operator, or just need to ensure clarity over the phone, this app is your ultimate tool for spelling out words using the phonetic alphabets like NATO, EN (English), DE (Germany), AT (Austria) or CH (Switzerland).

The situation is certainly familiar to anyone: Spelling your own name or location (and being understood) can be difficult sometimes. For this there exist so-called spelling alphabets. They are a set of words which are used to stand for the letters of an alphabet. Each word in the spelling alphabet typically replaces the name of the letter with which it starts. It is used to spell out words when speaking to someone not able to see the speaker, meaning there are no visual cues which assist the listener.

Instant Conversion: Simply enter a character, word, or phrase, and watch it transform into the phonetic alphabet instantly.
Audio Playback: Hear the correct pronunciation with integrated voice playback, ensuring you communicate flawlessly every time.
User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design for quick and easy use.
Customizable Settings: Choose your preferred voice and alphabet.
Offline Mode: Access the phonetic alphabet anytime, anywhere.

Never miss a letter again!

Say It Clear, Say It Right!

Introducing ReSpell+ – your essential app for easy communication. Convert characters, words, and phrases into the phonetic alphabet with ease and accuracy.

Hear It Out Loud! With integrated voice playback, ensure you're heard and understood every time. 

The word Xija for example, based on the English Spelling alphabet is spelled X-ray Isaac Jack Alfred.

Spelling alphabets are especially useful when speaking in a noisy environment when clarity and promptness of communication is essential, for example during two-way radio communication between an aircraft pilot and air traffic control, or in military operations. Whereas the names of many letters sound alike, the set of replacement words can be selected to be as distinct from each other as possible, to minimise the likelihood of ambiguity or mistaking one letter for another.

Available alphabets (*) denotes voice output support
* American Radio Relay League (ARRL)
* British Navy / JAN, English
* Czech - Čeština
* Dutch, Nederlands
* English (*)
* English pronunciation (*)
* European, English (Europe)
* Finnish, suomi (Finland)
* French, Français (France)
* German (Austria - Österreich ÖNORM A 1081) (*)
* German (Germany - Deutschland DIN 5009) (*)
* German pronunciation (Germany - Deutsche Lautsprache) (*)
* German (Switzerland - Schweiz) (*)
* ITU / ICAO / NATO (*)
* International
* Italian, Italiano (Italy)
* Japanese, Nihongo (Japan)
* Joint US Army / Navy, English
* Swedish, Svenska (Sweden)

+ After you enter a word or a text, for example a name, ReSpell displays all codewords to spell it. Many languages also come with voice output for the codewords or the pronunciation.
+ List of all codewords of a selected language
+InstantMode: When you type a character the associated codeword instantly appears. If available, you can hear the word or pronunciation with the integrated voice output (not available for all languages)
+ Voice output of codeword available with female and male speakers

+ The user interface is available in many languages inlcuding English, French, Germna, Spanish, Italian, Czech, Japanese

ReSpell+, Copyright (c) 2010, 2014 Xija Research - Reaching Out For A Better Tomorrow. All rights reserved.
This software uses some graphics (c) by Joseph Wain (http://www.glyphish.com), available under a CC-BY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/). Some text was taken from the Wikipedia article "Buchstabiertafel" and is available under a CC-BY-SA license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/). This software uses country flag graphics (c) by buz@icondrawer.com (http://www.icondrawer.com/free.php).

## Key features

- Instant text to phonetic alphabet conversion
- Audio playback for pronunciation
- Supports NATO, English, German, and more alphabets
- Offline mode
- Customizable voice and alphabet settings
- User-friendly interface

## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/respell-plus-spelling-alphabet/id363120135/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Leider nicht aktuell für Deutschland

*2026-05-19*

Die Buchstabiertafel Deutschland wurde 2022 . Leider wurde die App nicht aktualisiert Ansonsten wäre die App mindestens 4?Sterne wwrt.geändert

### 2/5 — Incorrect phonetic words for US Military

*2019-03-21*

The phonetic words are the old ones. Currently, alpha, bravo, charlie, delta, echo, foxtrot, golf, hotel, india, Juliet, kilo,........

### 3/5 — Oops

*2018-09-08*

The settings button DOES NOT WORK!!!!!!!
All it does is bring up the balance your brain.
Please fix it so it shows as in your sample on this page!

### 1/5 — :(

*2017-02-18*

Scrap. No alpha, bravo, charlie in there.

**Developer response:** Sure it does, please select either "British Navy", "ITU/ICAO/NATO" or "Joint US Army/Navy" in Settings.

### 1/5 — Does not deliver what it promises

*2014-09-11*

Does not switch to landscape mode. Does not provide sound for all offered languages. At best, should be offered for free. Is not worth €.89.

### 1/5 — keine Funktionen, kein Menü!

*2013-05-03*

Es gibt kein Menü für Einstellungen und keine Auswahl von Alphabeten. Lediglich die Eingabe von Buchstaben und Worten für eine Anzeige im Deutschen Alphabet ist verfügbar. Völlig unbrauchbar - habe die App GEKAUFT für das Funkalphabet, da es in der Beschreibung aufgeführt wurde!

**Developer response:** Die Sprachauswahl ist in den Einstellungen hinterlegt. Hier finden Sie auch das Funkalphabet.

### 3/5 — I was looking for something like this...

*2013-01-07*

Great start but it needs work. Needs updates to work out bugs. I hope to see Canadian Operators added to the list of selectable languages. That is what I was looking for to begin with.  Good start but not many languages to choose from.

### 1/5 — Problem iPhone4

*2012-12-22*

instant modus ( Deutsch ) funktioniert beim iPhone nicht !

### 5/5 — Großartig

*2012-11-24*

Und noch immer kein Querformat.es war mal da.Warum jetzt nicht mehr?

Grüße Jannes

### 4/5 — Funktionale

*2012-09-25*

und hilfreiche Anwendung, die die offizielle Buchstabierwörter des Alphabets in mehreren Sprachen - auch akustisch - wiedergeben kann.

## Frequently asked questions about ReSpell+ Spelling Alphabet

### What is ReSpell+ used for?

ReSpell+ is used to convert text into phonetic alphabets, ensuring clear communication when spelling out words. This is particularly useful in noisy environments or over radio transmissions where clarity is essential.

### Does ReSpell+ support the NATO phonetic alphabet?

Yes, ReSpell+ fully supports the NATO phonetic alphabet (also known as the ICAO or ITU alphabet), along with many other regional and international spelling standards.

### Can I hear the pronunciation of words with ReSpell+?

Yes, ReSpell+ features integrated audio playback, allowing you to hear the correct pronunciation of the phonetic alphabet words. This helps ensure you are understood correctly.

### Is ReSpell+ available offline?

Yes, ReSpell+ offers an offline mode, allowing you to access its phonetic alphabet conversion and audio playback features anytime, anywhere, without needing an internet connection.

### What languages and alphabets does ReSpell+ support?

ReSpell+ supports a wide range of alphabets including American Radio Relay League (ARRL), British Navy/JAN, Czech, Dutch, English (various), Finnish, French, German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Japanese, Swedish, and the ITU/ICAO/NATO alphabet.

### How much does ReSpell+ cost?

ReSpell+ is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase price of $0.99.

### On which devices can I use ReSpell+?

ReSpell+ is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is ReSpell+ updated?

The latest version of ReSpell+ is 3.3, and it was last updated on December 14, 2025. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3 — 2025-12-14

+ Improvements and bug fixes

### 3.2 — 2024-05-24

+ fixed several minor bugs
+ adaptions to most current iOS versions

### 3.1 — 2021-04-08

+ Bugfixes
+ Compatibility with the latest version of iOS

### 3.0 — 2018-02-27

- iOS 10 and 11 compatibility
- x64 support
- new appearance
- introducing a new button to call and dismiss the keyboard
- fixed some bugs

### 2.5 — 2014-05-22

- optimized ReSpell+ for iOS7
- to avoid confusion, the tab bar is now visible on startup
- many gui improvements

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