Comparison

Spelling Notebook Premium vs Chester Cathedral

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

Chester Cathedral

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Chester Cathedral is many things to many people; a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a centre of musical excellence, and a unique blend of medieval and modern history. We look forward to welcoming you. In this app you can: • Find everything you need to Plan Your Visit. • Get a live view of current and upcoming services and easily join our Livestreams. • Test your knowledge with our Quiz. • Interact with 3D models of objects from our collections. • Scroll through history with our Timeline. • Find your way with our map and discover our Points of Interest. and so much more... UIcons by https://www.flaticon.com/uicons - Flaticon

Screenshots

Spelling Notebook Premium4 screens
Chester Cathedral4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Chester Cathedral at Free against Spelling Notebook Premium's $1.99. Chester Cathedral also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Spelling Notebook Premium's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 17 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Chester Cathedral is free to download; Spelling Notebook Premium costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spelling Notebook Premium ships an update every 3 months, Chester Cathedral every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Spelling Notebook Premium versus Chester Cathedral: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpelling Notebook PremiumChester Cathedral
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (131 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings131 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB160 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAko Software Ltd.Chester Cathedral

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
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  • 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

Chester Cathedral

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Spelling Notebook Premium

No in-app purchases

None

Chester Cathedral

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spelling Notebook Premium free?
Spelling Notebook Premium costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chester Cathedral free?
Chester Cathedral is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spelling Notebook Premium or Chester Cathedral have ads?
Neither Spelling Notebook Premium nor Chester Cathedral shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spelling Notebook Premium or Chester Cathedral?
Spelling Notebook Premium ships an update every 3 months, and Chester Cathedral every 17 months. Most recently, Spelling Notebook Premium was updated on November 6, 2026 and Chester Cathedral on November 7, 2026.

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