# Spelling Notebook Premium vs #LearnToSpell

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.

#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.

#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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spelling Notebook Premium | #LearnToSpell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-notebook-premium/id431505819/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learntospell/id1508638972/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 30 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ako Software Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/431505822) | [R2Cute](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438988553) |

## What reviewers say

### Spelling Notebook Premium

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

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


### #LearnToSpell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learntospell/id1508638972)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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