Comparison

Spelling Notebook vs SyllablesTrainer

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

SyllablesTrainer

Features
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This speech tool can be used to teach children or adults with dyslexia, auditory processing disorders, or visual processing disorders to identify and pronounce words. It can also be used to learn new languages by customizing and sharing words. Additionally, it can serve as a speech pathology tool. Main Features * Prompt words with random combinations of built-in "initial," "medial," and "final" syllables. * prompt syllables of actual words. * Freeze syllables for drilling. * Edit, add, or delete syllables and words. * Listen to suggested syllable and word pronunciations. Basic Usage * A tutor/parent/student can use the app to test a student's pronunciation of generated syllables or words. They indicate correct pronunciation by pressing [Correct] or [Wrong], which advances to the next syllable/word prompt, and records the result. * Students can use the app independently by pronouncing syllables/words and pressing [Voice word] to hear a suggested pronunciation. * Users can review their score at the end of each session.

Screenshots

Spelling Notebook4 screens
SyllablesTrainer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Spelling Notebook at Free against SyllablesTrainer's $1.99. Spelling Notebook also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 29 months). SyllablesTrainer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On 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; SyllablesTrainer costs $1.99 up front. Spelling Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SyllablesTrainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spelling Notebook ships an update every 3 months, SyllablesTrainer every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Spelling Notebook versus SyllablesTrainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpelling NotebookSyllablesTrainer
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (2.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 29 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAko Software Ltd.Heinrich Braasch

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

SyllablesTrainer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spelling Notebook

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Premium$1.99
None

SyllablesTrainer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spelling Notebook free?
Spelling Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SyllablesTrainer free?
SyllablesTrainer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spelling Notebook or SyllablesTrainer have ads?
Neither Spelling Notebook nor SyllablesTrainer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spelling Notebook or SyllablesTrainer?
Spelling Notebook ships an update every 3 months, and SyllablesTrainer every 29 months. Most recently, Spelling Notebook was updated on October 17, 2026 and SyllablesTrainer on October 9, 2026.

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