SPL vs StrokeCoach

Struggling to spell tricky English words? SPL is the ultimate spelling practice app that helps you build vocabulary, improve spelling accuracy, and master English pronunciation — one word at a time. Hear a word. Spell it. Learn it. SPL pulls from a massive database of over 190,000 English words and challenges you to spell them correctly using an interactive on-screen keyboard. After each attempt, you'll see the correct spelling, full dictionary definitions organized by part of speech, and can listen to authentic US or UK pronunciations. CORE FEATURES: - 190,000+ English Words — A vast built-in word database covering everything from everyday vocabulary to advanced terminology. - 4 Difficulty Levels — Progress from Tourist (4–7 letters) to Immigrant (8–9), Citizen (10–12), and President (13–21 letters) as your skills improve. - US & UK Pronunciations — Switch between American and British English diction with a single tap. Hear every word spoken aloud with high-quality text-to-speech. - SPL works best with premium voices installed from Settings ＞ Accessibility ＞ VoiceOver ＞ Speech ＞ Primary Voice. - 3 Keyboard Modes — Choose from a standard Keyboard, Shuffled letters (only the word's letters, rearranged), or Concealed mode (similar-sounding letters added as decoys) for an extra challenge. - Dictionary Definitions — Every word comes with full definitions organized by part of speech, fetched from a real dictionary API. - Favorites System — Heart the words you love or want to revisit. Build your own personal word list. - Progress Tracking — Review your spelled, misspelled, and favorited words in a searchable profile with alphabetical indexing. - Volume Control — Adjust audio playback to your preference or mute entirely. - Dark Mode Support — A beautiful, distraction-free interface that adapts to your system appearance. - Offline Word Database — Your entire word collection is stored locally. Only definitions and audio require an internet connection. WHY SPL? Whether you're preparing for a spelling bee, studying for standardized tests, learning English as a second language, or simply want to sharpen your vocabulary — SPL makes spelling practice engaging and effective. The concealed keyboard mode turns every word into a puzzle, while progress tracking keeps you motivated. EULA: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

StrokeCoach helps you master Chinese character handwriting with accurate stroke order animations, photo recognition, and printable tracing sheets. STROKE ORDER ANIMATIONS Look up any Chinese character and watch its stroke order drawn stroke by stroke. Over 9000 characters supported. PHOTO RECOGNITION Take a photo of Chinese text and instantly recognize all characters. Tap any character to view its stroke order, then add it to your wordbook. PRINTABLE TRACING SHEETS Create custom tracing worksheets and print them on real paper. StrokeCoach generates perfectly formatted PDFs with practice grids. WORD BOOKS Organize your practice with custom wordbooks. Star favorites for quick access. Import characters from photos or search by typing. PRIVACY FIRST All data stays on your device. No account required. No data collection. LIFETIME PURCHASE One-time payment unlocks everything. No subscriptions. Free version includes daily limits. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited access.