Comparison

Spelling Notebook Premium vs #LearnToSpell

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Spelling Notebook Premium

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
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Create a personalized list of words to practice. Test your spelling - hear each word spoken. Get a star for each correct word. Practice just the words you have yet to master. Retest your words at anytime. Students can practice their words independently. Originally designed to be a replacement for a student's spelling notebook which lists words to be learnt for school each week. Unlike a paper notebook, SpellingNotebook can speak each of the words to enable testing and practice without seeing the written word. SpellingNotebook contains a full searchable spelling dictionary so that words can be added directly to the student's word list, minimizing entry errors. User Reviews * This app is awesome I have a spelling test coming up and I can spell every word correctly thanks to this app!!! (US) * Makes spelling practice fun (UK) * So fun!!!! This is a great app for kids and adults! (US) * Great App!!! Whole class uses it!! (Australia) Spelling Notebook features: * Students can practice independently * More than 100,000 words - add new words to the built in spelling dictionary when needed * Spelling Notebook has a built in voice that can say all words in its extensive dictionary and any new english words added * Optionally Record your own voice for the word you want to practice. You can record just the word, or even a whole phrase to help you recognize which word to spell. * Multiple English regions: UK, US, Canada, Australia and NZ * Earn a star for correct words * Keep multiple word lists * Edit word lists: add or delete words, add or delete an entire word list, rename your list * Import words from one wordlist into another * Words are selected from an extensive dictionary - minimizing entry errors * Help available in app to guide and support * Word list Copy and Paste * History of Word list tests and practice * Email test results * Unlimited words per list * Select between UK, US and Australian voices The built-in spelling dictionary is automatically selected by region. For countries outside US, Canada, Australia and NZ, the UK spelling dictionary is selected. Spelling Notebook Premium offers a premium Spelling Notebook experience with no ads on any device, unlimited words per wordlist and a selection of UK, US and Australian voices. Follow us on Instagram: @spellingnotebook Recommended Ages: All, Kids Categories: Education, Productivity, Apps for Kids

About

#LearnToSpell

This educational app helps children improve their spelling skills with over 200 words across various categories. It offers a bilingual mode for practicing in English or French and allows for keyboard case customization.

Highlights
  • Over 200 words
  • Multiple categories
  • Bilingual practice (English/French)
  • Keyboard case options
  • Error-free writing practice
Features
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Learn to spell a wide variety of word with #LearnToSpell. Many kids struggle on how to write words without any error, that’s why this application is AMAZING. Kids will practice and learn how to write correctly with zero fault :) Choose from over 200 words separated in several categories. Possibility of having the keyboard in upper or lower case. Bilingual app will let you practice your spelling in English or in French :)

Screenshots

Spelling Notebook Premium4 screens
#LearnToSpell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: #LearnToSpell at Free against Spelling Notebook Premium's $1.99. #LearnToSpell also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Spelling Notebook Premium's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

#LearnToSpell is free to download; Spelling Notebook Premium costs $1.99 up front. #LearnToSpell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Spelling Notebook Premium asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

#LearnToSpell 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spelling Notebook Premium ships an update every 3 months, #LearnToSpell every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Spelling Notebook Premium versus #LearnToSpell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpelling Notebook Premium#LearnToSpell
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (131 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings131 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 30 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAko Software Ltd.R2Cute

Customer experience

Spelling Notebook Premium

All ratings131 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral7.6%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive79.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative17.2%

#LearnToSpell

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Spelling Notebook Premium

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

11 requests
  • Android version
  • Telling the right saying of same spelling
  • Option to always retest and practice
  • Spelling games and flashcards
  • Sync wordlist with other iDevices
Show 6 more
  • 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

#LearnToSpell

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Spelling Notebook Premium

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

#LearnToSpell

One-time1
  • Full Game$3.99

Questions

Is Spelling Notebook Premium free?
Spelling Notebook Premium costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is #LearnToSpell free?
#LearnToSpell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spelling Notebook Premium or #LearnToSpell?
#LearnToSpell is rated higher. Spelling Notebook Premium averages 4.4 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while #LearnToSpell averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Spelling Notebook Premium or #LearnToSpell have ads?
#LearnToSpell shows ads; Spelling Notebook Premium does not.
Which is updated more often, Spelling Notebook Premium or #LearnToSpell?
Spelling Notebook Premium ships an update every 3 months, and #LearnToSpell every 30 months. Most recently, Spelling Notebook Premium was updated on September 26, 2026 and #LearnToSpell on June 21, 2026.

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