Comparison

Spelling Notebook vs Dylingo

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

Dylingo

Features
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Get test-ready with ease using our powerful vocabulary practice app. Designed to help students, professionals, and lifelong learners, this app makes test prep simple and effective. Create your own vocabulary tests in just a few taps. Start by naming your test and adding the vocabulary words you want to study. As you enter each word, the app automatically fetches the correct definition for you—saving time and ensuring accuracy. Once your word list is complete, generate a personalized quiz in seconds. The app will create multiple-choice questions based on your selected words and definitions. After completing the test, you’ll receive a detailed score showing how many you got right, along with a percentage and letter grade (A, B, C, etc.). Not satisfied with your score? No problem. You can retake the test as many times as you want. The app tracks your progress and helps you focus on the words you need to improve on. Whether you’re studying for a school exam, standardized test, or just expanding your vocabulary, this app is your study partner. Key Features: - Create unlimited vocabulary tests - Auto-definition lookup for added words - Instant quiz creation with multiple-choice format - Score breakdown with letter grade and percentage - Retake feature for mastery-based learning - Clean, user-friendly interface - Designed to support individual study goals This app turns studying into a smooth, focused experience. Practice smarter, learn faster, and walk into your real test with confidence.

Screenshots

Spelling Notebook4 screens
Dylingo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dylingo at none against Spelling Notebook's 1. Spelling Notebook's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). 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. Dylingo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Spelling Notebook versus Dylingo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpelling NotebookDylingo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAko Software Ltd.Khoa Nguyen

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

Dylingo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spelling Notebook

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Premium$1.99
None

Dylingo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spelling Notebook free?
Spelling Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dylingo free?
Dylingo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spelling Notebook or Dylingo have ads?
Neither Spelling Notebook nor Dylingo shows ads.

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