# Spelling Notebook Premium vs Spelliful

The clearest difference is price: Spelliful at Free against Spelling Notebook Premium's $1.99. Spelliful also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Spelling Notebook Premium's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (131 vs 7). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Spelliful is free to download; Spelling Notebook Premium costs $1.99 up front. Spelliful sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Spelling Notebook Premium asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spelliful holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spelling Notebook Premium has 131 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Spelling Notebook Premium's written reviews are positive against 67% of Spelliful's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Spelling Notebook Premium ships an update every 3 months, Spelliful every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spelling Notebook Premium | Spelliful |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-notebook-premium/id431505819/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelliful-spelling-words/id1451278821/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **79.3% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#193** | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ako Software Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/431505822) | [Adam Morrone](https://appshunter.io/developer/899351804) |

## What reviewers say

### Spelling Notebook Premium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-notebook-premium/id431505819)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

Create and practice personalized spelling word lists. Hear words spoken, earn stars for correct answers, and master words you struggle with. Features a searchable dictionary and custom voice recording for effective learning.

**Highlights:** Personalized word lists, Spoken word pronunciation, Star rewards for correct spelling, Practice difficult words, Searchable spelling dictionary, Custom voice recording, Multiple regional accents

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Voice pronunciation is unclear/funny
- 🐛 Interface not intuitive
- 🐛 Too many simple words
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Lacks advanced features

**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

**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


### Spelliful

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelliful-spelling-words/id1451278821)

This app helps users learn and test spelling words through repetitive activities, practice sessions, and timed tests. Users can input their own word lists, record audio, and even add images or videos for enhanced learning. It offers a free version with limitations and paid upgrades for unlimited access and advanced sharing features.

**Highlights:** Customizable word lists, Recordable audio for words, Repetitive learning activities, Timed spelling tests, Practice modes, Importable word lists, Image/video support for hearing impaired

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Teacher's Desk Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Teacher's Desk Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Teacher's Desk | $9.99 | per year |
| Teacher's Desk Plus Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Word List | Free | one-time |
| Teacher Mode | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spelling Notebook Premium free?

Spelling Notebook Premium costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Spelliful free?

Spelliful is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spelling Notebook Premium or Spelliful?

Spelliful is rated higher. Spelling Notebook Premium averages 4.4 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while Spelliful averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Spelling Notebook Premium or Spelliful have ads?

Neither Spelling Notebook Premium nor Spelliful shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spelling Notebook Premium or Spelliful?

Spelling Notebook Premium ships an update every 3 months, and Spelliful every 3 weeks. Most recently, Spelling Notebook Premium was updated on September 21, 2026 and Spelliful on June 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*