Comparison

Spelling Notebook vs TurboWords Student Edition

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

Head to head
About

Spelling Notebook

Create personalized spelling lists, practice words with audio pronunciation, and test your knowledge. Earn stars for correct answers and focus on words you need to master. Ideal for students and anyone looking to improve their spelling skills.

Highlights
  • Create personalized word lists
  • Audio pronunciation for words
  • Test spelling knowledge
  • Earn stars for correct words
  • Practice words needing mastery
  • Record your own voice
  • Extensive searchable dictionary
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 * 8 words per list: Upgrade to Premium for unlimited words per list and a selection of 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. Follow us on Instagram: @spellingnotebook Recommended Ages: All, Kids Categories: Education, Productivity, Apps for Kids

About

TurboWords Student Edition

Create personalized spelling tests using your own words, recorded or typed. Practice with interactive tests, games, and AI-generated sentences. Track your progress and earn stars to improve your spelling skills for school.

Highlights
  • Record and type custom spelling words
  • AI-generated example sentences
  • Multiple practice game modes
  • Progress tracking with stars
  • Instant feedback on spelling
  • Support for multiple students
Features
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Using speech recognition, quickly build a spelling test from your own weekly school words. Record them in one stretch. Sit back and watch as they are recognized into text. It’s easy and fun! Then play the test, rich with options. Hear an AI generated sentence made with the word to spell, on devices with Apple Intelligence. Seeing, hearing and writing your words will help you succeed in school tests. An amimo character (from French "ami" [friend] and "mots" [words]) says words of encouragement. And finally, track your progress. See the results of your last three tests, individually for each word. Earn a shining star. Alternatively, play one of five games using your words: hangman-style, crossword, word search, charivari and word shuffle. Includes one sample group to get you started. TurboWords lets you: SETUP • Record as many words as you need. Alternatively, type or paste them. • Re-order, delete, edit or re-record your words. • Create as many groups of words (lists) as you need. • Receive and import groups created with TurboWords Parent/Teacher Edition. • Add multiple students, with name and photo (or AI generated image on devices with Apple Intelligence), each with their own groups and settings. TEST • Play words sequentially or randomly, using your recorded voice or a synthesized voice. • Hear an AI generated sentence made with the word to spell, on devices with Apple Intelligence. • Type the words. Or write them on paper. • Have instant feedback at each keystroke! Letters highlight green or red. • Use a Hint button, if you’re stuck, pressing this button will reveal the next letter. • Pronounce the word as you type each keystroke, if you wish. • Go forward and backwards. • Set a time limit, so that the next word is automatically played back, after a number of seconds that you set. • Take partial tests. • Focus on the words you have difficulty with, by excluding succeeded words from a spelling test. CORRECT • See the results of your test. • Correct words. • Earn a positive-reinforcement star. • See red and green lights showing your progress as you learn. • Send test results by email. PLAY • Play Not Hangman while improving your literacy. • Solve the crossword puzzle. • Beat your high score in animated Word Shuffle game. • Solve the word search puzzle. • Experience the frantic pace of the one or two player game Charivari. Steps to use the app: 1. Add a group for your words. 2. Record your words. 3. Take the spelling test. 4. Correct the test. You will find contextual help on every screen. Portrait and landscape modes are supported.

Screenshots

Spelling Notebook4 screens
TurboWords Student Edition4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Spelling Notebook at Free against TurboWords Student Edition's $1.99. Spelling Notebook also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 50%) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 67). TurboWords Student Edition's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, update cadence, ads 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Spelling Notebook against 4.5 for TurboWords Student Edition. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spelling Notebook has 2.7K ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Spelling Notebook's written reviews are positive against 50% of TurboWords Student Edition's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spelling Notebook ships an update every 3 months, TurboWords Student Edition every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Spelling Notebook versus TurboWords Student Edition: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpelling NotebookTurboWords Student Edition
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (2.7K ratings) — better4.5 (67 ratings)
Positive reviews86.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.7K — better67
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAko Software Ltd.Claude Labelle

Customer experience

Spelling Notebook

All ratings2,660 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews270 reviews
Positive86.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative7.8%

TurboWords Student Edition

All ratings66 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral6.1%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Spelling Notebook

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Word lists disappearing after device change
  • Keyboard issues causing app crashes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add dictionary definitions
  • Improve pronunciation quality
  • Allow more words in free version
  • Implement a dark mode
  • Add ability to share/sync word lists

TurboWords Student Edition

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spelling Notebook

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Premium$1.99
None

TurboWords Student Edition

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spelling Notebook free?
Spelling Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TurboWords Student Edition free?
TurboWords Student Edition costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spelling Notebook or TurboWords Student Edition?
Spelling Notebook is rated higher. Spelling Notebook averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while TurboWords Student Edition averages 4.5 from 67 ratings.
Do Spelling Notebook or TurboWords Student Edition have ads?
Neither Spelling Notebook nor TurboWords Student Edition shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spelling Notebook or TurboWords Student Edition?
Spelling Notebook ships an update every 3 months, and TurboWords Student Edition every 4 months. Most recently, Spelling Notebook was updated on November 6, 2026 and TurboWords Student Edition on November 2, 2026.

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