Comparison

Spelling Notebook vs Spelling Test

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

Spelling Test

Practice spelling and listening skills by typing words after hearing them. The app provides a report of your results after completing each test, highlighting correct words to help you improve.

Highlights
  • Listening comprehension
  • Spelling tests
  • No hints provided
  • End-of-test reports
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Spelling test on Friday? Add this week's words in seconds, practice a few minutes a day and walk into the test ready. ADD THIS WEEK'S WORDS • Snap a photo of the homework sheet and the app picks out the words. The photo stays on your device • Or type, paste or import a .txt or .csv file • Set the test day and practice counts down to it HEAR IT, SPELL IT • Every word read aloud clearly, with a slow button • Record each word in your own voice, the way the teacher says it (PRO) • Instant feedback while practicing, or a mock exam just like the real test 5 WAYS TO PRACTICE • Spelling Test, Flashcards, Fill in the Blank, Word Scramble and Word Search • Every activity works with your own lists PROGRESS WORD BY WORD • Each word moves from low to high as it is spelled right again and again • Practice Today picks the words that still need work • Streaks, practice time and a daily reminder 75 READY-MADE LISTS • Dolch sight words and grade lists from Kindergarten to Grade 8 • Topics, tricky spelling rules, spelling bee words and the most misspelled words • 1,700 words in all FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY • Up to 6 learners, each with their own lists and progress (PRO) • Families with children from Pre-K to middle school, adults and English learners • Works on iPhone and iPad. No ads SPELLING TEST PRO Your own voice, word definitions, every ready-made list, full progress and up to 6 learners. Choose monthly, yearly with a 3-day free trial, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation, or at the end of the free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://privacy.owltaps.com

Screenshots

Spelling Notebook4 screens
Spelling Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

Spelling Notebook and Spelling Test both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Spelling Notebook's written reviews are positive against 0% of Spelling Test's. Spelling Notebook also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 24). Spelling Test's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Spelling Test sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 Spelling Test. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spelling Notebook has 2.7K ratings behind it against 24, 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 0% of Spelling Test's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spelling Notebook ships an update every 3 months, Spelling Test every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Spelling Notebook versus Spelling Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpelling NotebookSpelling Test
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.7K ratings) — better4.5 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews86.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.7K — better24
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAko Software Ltd.Jose Sapon

Customer experience

Spelling Notebook

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

Spelling Test

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews2 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

Spelling Test

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spelling Notebook

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Premium$1.99
3 purchases

Spelling Test

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Monthly$3.991 Month
  • PRO Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Spelling Notebook free?
Spelling Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spelling Test free?
Spelling Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spelling Notebook or Spelling Test?
Spelling Notebook is rated higher. Spelling Notebook averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Spelling Test averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.
Do Spelling Notebook or Spelling Test have ads?
Neither Spelling Notebook nor Spelling Test shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spelling Notebook or Spelling Test?
Spelling Notebook ships an update every 3 months, and Spelling Test every 18 months. Most recently, Spelling Notebook was updated on November 1, 2026 and Spelling Test on October 30, 2026.

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