Comparison

Spelling Notebook vs My Spellings

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

My Spellings

This app helps children improve their spelling skills by allowing them to create custom lists, practice with randomized words, and track their progress. It offers voice recognition for list creation and secure sharing options.

Highlights
  • Create custom spelling lists
  • Voice recognition for list input
  • Randomized word practice
  • Track learning progress
  • Share spelling lists securely
  • Manage and edit lists
Features
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Help your child build confidence and master their weekly spelling lists with My Spelling! Designed specifically for children, parents, and teachers, My Spelling makes learning to spell an engaging and rewarding experience. Whether it's preparing for a school test or expanding vocabulary, My Spelling provides the tools to make practice sessions effective and fun. KEY FEATURES: • CUSTOM SPELLING LISTS: Easily create and manage your own spelling lists tailored to your child's needs. • EASY WORD ENTRY: Add words manually or use the powerful speech-to-text feature to dictate entire lists in seconds. • INTERACTIVE GAMES: Practice words through interactive games that provide immediate, encouraging feedback. • TEXT-TO-SPEECH: Every word is spoken clearly using high-quality system voices, helping children hear the correct pronunciation. • TRACK PROGRESS: Review detailed game history to see which words have been mastered and which ones need more practice. • SHARE WITH EASE: Share your custom spelling lists with other parents, teachers, or devices. • CHILD-FRIENDLY DESIGN: A clean, simple, and bright interface inspired by classroom materials, free from distracting clutter. PRIVACY FIRST: We take your child's privacy seriously. My Spelling works entirely offline. All spelling lists, progress, and settings are stored locally on your device and are never shared or collected. Make spelling practice a highlight of the day with My Spelling!

Screenshots

Spelling Notebook4 screens
My Spellings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spelling Notebook at 86% against My Spellings's 0%. Spelling Notebook also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 46 months). My Spellings's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Spelling Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. My Spellings asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spelling Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spelling Notebook has 2.6K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of My Spellings's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spelling Notebook ships an update every 3 months, My Spellings every 46 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Spelling Notebook versus My Spellings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpelling NotebookMy Spellings
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.6K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews86.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.6K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 46 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAko Software Ltd.PJ COOK

Customer experience

Spelling Notebook

All ratings2,631 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews265 reviews
Positive86.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative7.9%

My Spellings

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

My Spellings

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spelling Notebook

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Premium$1.99
None

My Spellings

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spelling Notebook free?
Spelling Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Spellings free?
My Spellings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spelling Notebook or My Spellings?
Spelling Notebook is rated higher. Spelling Notebook averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while My Spellings averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Spelling Notebook or My Spellings have ads?
Neither Spelling Notebook nor My Spellings shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spelling Notebook or My Spellings?
Spelling Notebook ships an update every 3 months, and My Spellings every 46 months. Most recently, Spelling Notebook was updated on September 24, 2026 and My Spellings on June 13, 2026.

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