Comparison

Spelling Notebook vs MACSA

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

MACSA

Features
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San Antonio Music Schools (MACSA) offers premier music instruction for all ages and skill levels in San Antonio, Texas. Whether you’re a toddler of 33 months just beginning with song and movement, a youth aiming for performance, or an adult rekindling or starting a musical journey, MACSA has you covered. Lessons include piano, voice, guitar, strings (violin, viola, cello), and diverse styles from classical to pop. Teachers are highly qualified and passionate about helping students grow in confidence and creativity. Performance opportunities, private lessons, group activities, and personalized pacing ensure progress at your rhythm.

Screenshots

Spelling Notebook4 screens
MACSA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MACSA at none against Spelling Notebook's 1. MACSA also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MACSA asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spelling Notebook ships an update every 3 months, MACSA every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Spelling Notebook versus MACSA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpelling NotebookMACSA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAko Software Ltd.Musical Arts Center of San Antonio, Inc.

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

MACSA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spelling Notebook

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Premium$1.99
None

MACSA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spelling Notebook free?
Spelling Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MACSA free?
MACSA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spelling Notebook or MACSA have ads?
Neither Spelling Notebook nor MACSA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spelling Notebook or MACSA?
Spelling Notebook ships an update every 3 months, and MACSA every 4 days. Most recently, Spelling Notebook was updated on October 14, 2026 and MACSA on September 30, 2026.

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