# Spelling Notebook Premium — user reviews > 58 indexed App Store user reviews of Spelling Notebook Premium by Ako Software Ltd., rated 4.40/5 from 129 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-notebook-premium/id431505819/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-notebook-premium/id431505819.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 89 · 4★ 20 · 3★ 10 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 8 ## What do users think of Spelling Notebook Premium? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Highly effective for spelling improvement - 👍 Great for children's learning - 👍 Useful for adults with spelling difficulties - 👍 Allows custom word lists - 👍 Option to record own voice - 👍 Helps with spelling tests - 👍 Repetitive practice is good - 👍 Motivating through technology - 👍 Fun and engaging for kids - 👍 Good pronunciation guidance - 👍 Can retest missed words - 👍 Stores old lists for practice **Cons** - 🐛 Voice pronunciation is unclear/funny - 🐛 Interface not intuitive - 🐛 Too many simple words - 🐛 Crashes frequently - 🐛 Lacks advanced features - 🐛 Some words don't sound right - 🐛 Sound not working on newer devices **Commonly reported bugs** - Voice pronunciation is difficult to understand - App crashes between tests - Sound does not work on newer iPads - Interface is not intuitive - Some words do not sound correct **Most requested features** - Android version - Telling the right saying of same spelling - Option to always retest and practice - Spelling games and flashcards - Sync wordlist with other iDevices - Backup lists to iCloud or Dropbox - Auto-merge lists for bumper tests - Define words - Improve voice quality or offer more voice options - Dark mode - More challenging words ## Newest reviews (15 of 58) ### 3/5 — A 3 star rating *2024-10-17* It is ok it helps we a lot but its needs a little more spice ### 4/5 — I would love this app if it if it told us the right saying of the both of the same spelling *2024-02-21, version 3.7* Eee ### 4/5 — It just needs.... *2022-04-03, version 3.5.5* It just needs like it says f.......I.........n...........g...........e..........r........ ### 4/5 — Very good *2019-07-18, version 3.3.1* In history, I would like the option to always retest and practice. Once you have practiced and passed those options are gone! ### 4/5 — update. *2018-11-27* Needs a update, Put some spelling games some flashcards something. ### 5/5 — Pedro *2017-01-27* I love this application. It amazing . It help me so much . My son is learning faster and easy ### 5/5 — Toby *2016-07-25* I like it. It's good. Try it. ### 5/5 — What a great aid! *2016-06-20, version 2.8.3* My girls have used this and I have been impressed it gives to their learning. ### 5/5 — Nice *2016-05-14* Very helpful and easy to use. ### 5/5 — Best thing ever *2015-11-10, version 2.8.2* I love this app so much it has helped me win 4 spelling bees in a row and I always use this app for spelling it gives u right pronounciation it gives you a chance to put in your own words if their dictionary doesn't have it.if u need help with spelling and such you have to use this app ### 5/5 — Great App *2015-06-29, version 2.8.2* This is a great app. Always struggled with spelling, even as an adult, and this makes it so much easier. Recommended. ### 5/5 — Love this app works Geralt for my 8 yearold *2014-09-26* My 8 yearold now is using this app on iPad 2 to study for his spelling tests and after 1 day most of the time he gets 100% love it!!!! ### 5/5 — Spell checker *2014-02-21, version 2.7* This has been brilliant for my daughter. Simple and clever. ### 5/5 — Great little app *2013-11-30, version 2.7* I like this. As an adult with problems with spelling this meets my need in an easy and convenient way - see I spelt that big word right! ### 3/5 — Sync wordlist with other iDevices *2013-04-23, version 2.3* Good effort. I am a teacher. An added feature I like to see would be the ability to sync the wordlists with my other iDevices. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Good idea, execution poor *2021-02-05* Interface is not intuitive AT ALL ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money *2018-10-24* It makes you wonder if the developer even made it out of programmer class: it had me pulling out my hair after 15 minutes ### 1/5 — Very unreliable *2013-05-16, version 2.3* It crashes in between nearly all tests..... ### 1/5 — Spelling Notebook *2013-03-16, version 2.3* This not what I thought,you could only put words in it does not help you fine how to spell the word Like Spelling free does. Don't wast your money. ### 1/5 — Say What? *2011-05-04* We thought this sounded like a great idea for all three kids who have spelling lists and quizzes on Friday. We entered the lists, the kids began to practice, and the voice software was nearly impossible to understand. The kids KNEW their words and still could not understand what word the program was trying to get them to spell. Pretty much rendered it useless for us. ### 2/5 — Too many simple words *2018-06-09* This was not so interesting because I never felt challenged in any way. Step it up and make it interesting! ### 2/5 — Can't hear words *2014-09-09* I have this app on my old iPad and it has done a fabulous job. I just downloaded it onto my newer iPad two weeks ago and have had problems. The sound does not work, so my son doesn't know what the word is. Nothing has helped, we've tried shutting it down and relaunching. ### 2/5 — They sound funny *2013-04-09, version 2.3* Most of my 3rd graders spelling words that I put on don't sound like they should. ### 2/5 — Spelling is bad *2012-01-25, version 1.6* The words are soo bad ### 2/5 — One of the worst apps ive had *2011-05-01, version 1.1* I couldn't understand what it was saying. there are alot better spelling test apps out there. It would be alright if it had the ability to change the voice. Dont waste your money on this untill its been updated! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Best App To Improve Spelling! *2024-10-13, version 3.7* I've had this app for 5+ years It's the best app I've every spent money on Please create a version for android. ### 5/5 — So good *2023-03-20, version 3.7* My child loves it download it or else ### 5/5 — Spilling list *2021-04-21* This list is a pretty good list because I’m not the best speller yet ### 5/5 — Love this app *2020-11-28, version 3.5.4* I have trouble with my spelling so this is a amazing spelling app for anyone of the ages 8-14 I know this as I'm 10. ### 5/5 — the big app *2020-07-29, version 3.5.3* Hi thanks for making the app for me and my family is very happy ### 5/5 — THE BEST *2020-06-08, version 3.5* This app has helped me spell hard words and it is very helpful I recommend it ### 5/5 — Review *2019-07-24, version 3.3.1* My daughter is going on it nearly everyday . It helps her at school Bye ### 5/5 — Great way to improve spelling so far *2019-07-12, version 3.3.1* Main Features System pronunciation Repeat test Mistakes to display have a look at the settings for more ### 5/5 — OMG *2019-03-08, version 3.2.1* omg this is so good if you got it wrong you can re test and re test over and over again ### 5/5 — Amazing app for spellings. I would pay $100mfor it *2017-11-20* I have never, ever seen an app so elegant for spellings. Highly recommended. My niece loves it. She used to take two weeks or more to learn a page. Now she does it in 20 minutes. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*