NEU vs SpellTales
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
NEU
Access publications from Europe's largest education union, including Educate Magazine and Lead Magazine. This app serves 500,000 education professionals across UK schools and colleges.
- Access Educate Magazine
- Access Lead Magazine
- Publications from education union
- For UK education professionals
- Digital magazine access
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Access publications, including Educate Magazine and Lead Magazine, from Europe's largest education union. The NEU represents 500,000 education professionals in schools and colleges throughout the UK.
SpellTales
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SpellTales is a magical story-creation app where your childβs own words come to life. Designed especially for children, SpellTales helps readers learn spelling, grow confidence, and enjoy calming bedtime stories β all personalised to them. How SpellTales Works? Children simply add: β’ Characters they want in the story β’ Their spelling or vocabulary words β’ A theme or setting they love SpellTales creates a beautiful, age-appropriate story just for them β perfect for reading together at bedtime or exploring independently. Safe for Kids SpellTales follows strict privacy standards: β’ Parent-owned accounts β’ No personal data collection β’ No tracking β’ Only child-safe, non-personalised ads β’ COPPA-compliant Features β’ Create stories using your childβs own words β’ Choose characters, themes, and genres β’ Stories for toddlers, kids, and teens β’ Save your favourite stories β’ Supports spelling practice and vocabulary learning β’ Safe for children under 13 β no tracking or data collection Perfect For: β’ Bedtime reading β’ Early readers β’ Spelling and vocabulary practice β’ Children who love imaginative stories β’ Parents who want safe, educational screen time A Magical Way to Learn SpellTales blends creativity, learning, and relaxation. Whether your child wants a silly adventure, a gentle bedtime tale, or a story containing their weekly spelling words, SpellTales makes reading fun and personal. Give your child the gift of imagination β one story at a time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SpellTales at monthly against NEU's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NEU ships an update every 6 months, SpellTales monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NEU | SpellTales |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | National Education Union | Kate Gawron |
In-app purchases
NEU
No in-app purchases
SpellTales
No in-app purchases
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