Spelling Notebook vs Brownlee PS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Brownlee PS
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Brownlee Primary School, which is situated along Wallace Avenue, in the heart of Lisburn’s Historic Quarter, was originally built in 1913, with a two-storey extension added in 1960. The newly refurbished accommodation comprises 7 classrooms, ICT suite, Assembly/Physical Education hall, which also serves as a dining room, library, Music Room, Pupils support areas an outdoor play garden, staff accommodation and offices. The interior is bright and stimulating with recent extensive redecoration having taken place throughout the school. Brownlee is also very well equipped with ICT and audio-visual equipment. Each class has Internet access with Interactive Whiteboards, laptops and iPads incorporating the top recommended educational software for children to use. Download our app to stay up to date with our News Room.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brownlee PS at none against Spelling Notebook's 1. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Spelling Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Brownlee PS asks for nothing beyond the download.
Spelling Notebook ships an update every 3 months, Brownlee PS every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spelling Notebook | Brownlee PS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ako Software Ltd. | BUSINESS SYSTEM SOLUTIONS (N.I.) LTD |
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
Brownlee PS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Spelling Notebook
- Upgrade to Premium$1.99
Brownlee PS
No in-app purchases
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