Comparison

Spelling Notebook vs Sir Linkalot Spelling

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

Sir Linkalot Spelling

This award-winning app enhances spelling skills for children aged 4 and up. It uses hundreds of animations and "links" to aid learning, covering spelling, grammar, and more. Track progress with tests and crosswords, and explore word origins with expert insights.

Highlights
  • Spelling animations and 'links'
  • UK national curriculum SPAG criteria
  • Multiple-choice tests and crosswords
  • Progress tracking and score monitoring
  • Covers spelling, homophones, grammar, prefixes, etymology
  • Includes Times Tables and upcoming Maths content
  • Word origin explanations by Lady Lexicographer
Features
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This is the 'Future of Spelling' - Sir Linkalot’s award-winning app improves spelling for children of all ages and ability. With hundreds of spelling animations and ‘links’ to help you learn them, the app is perfect for boosting school lessons, assisting home schooling and hitting UK national curriculum SPAG criteria (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar). The app is suitable for students of 4+ years with words grouped into varying difficulty levels. Challenge yourself with the app’s multiple-choice test and crossword challenges and keep track of your scores as you improve. Students using the Sir Linkalot app typically improve their spelling scores by 70%, with a 150% improvement for those who find learning tricky. The app is divided into six key elements of literacy: spelling, homophones, rules & patterns, punctuation & grammar, prefixes and etymology (origin of words). A new addition is the Times Tables (2x2 to 12x12) with lots more Maths to come. These are categorised into bundles with each based on a renowned literary or Maths figure. We're always adding more bundles to further your knowledge. Sir Linkalot’s partner-in-crime, Lady Lexicographer (aka TV’s Susie Dent), whose favourite book is the dictionary, will reveal the origin of certain words on the app that have an interesting story to tell including prefixes. “Sir Linkalot is a fascinating and fun means of memorizing and visualizing words” – Skillswise, BBC “It makes spelling fun. I see the animations when I write the words.” – 10 year old child with ASD & ADHD “Brilliant. I can now spell diarrhoea!'' – Sir Paul McCartney Privacy Policy: https://www.sirlinkalot.org/privacypolicy Terms and Conditions: https://www.sirlinkalot.org/termsandconditions

Screenshots

Spelling Notebook4 screens
Sir Linkalot Spelling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spelling Notebook at 4.6 against Sir Linkalot Spelling's 4.2. Spelling Notebook also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 139). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Spelling Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sir Linkalot Spelling sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spelling Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spelling Notebook has 2.7K ratings behind it against 139, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Spelling Notebook's written reviews are positive against 83% of Sir Linkalot Spelling's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spelling Notebook ships an update every 3 months, Sir Linkalot Spelling every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Spelling Notebook versus Sir Linkalot Spelling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpelling NotebookSir Linkalot Spelling
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.7K ratings) — better4.2 (139 ratings)
Positive reviews86.3% of reviews — better82.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2.7K — better139
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAko Software Ltd.Thinkalink Digital

Customer experience

Spelling Notebook

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

Sir Linkalot Spelling

All ratings137 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral8.0%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive82.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative15.0%

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

Sir Linkalot Spelling

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spelling Notebook

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Premium$1.99
8 purchases

Sir Linkalot Spelling

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$3.491 Month
  • 1 Month7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
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  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$10.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$50.991 Year
One-time2
  • Spaghetti Shakespeare$1.99
  • Weird Wordsworth$1.99

Questions

Is Spelling Notebook free?
Spelling Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sir Linkalot Spelling free?
Sir Linkalot Spelling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spelling Notebook or Sir Linkalot Spelling?
Spelling Notebook is rated higher. Spelling Notebook averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Sir Linkalot Spelling averages 4.2 from 139 ratings.
Do Spelling Notebook or Sir Linkalot Spelling have ads?
Neither Spelling Notebook nor Sir Linkalot Spelling shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spelling Notebook or Sir Linkalot Spelling?
Spelling Notebook ships an update every 3 months, and Sir Linkalot Spelling every 2 months. Most recently, Spelling Notebook was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sir Linkalot Spelling on November 6, 2026.

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