Comparison

Spelling Notebook vs TurboWords Spelling

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
Read full description

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

TurboWords Spelling

Create custom spelling tests using your own words via speech recognition. Practice with AI-generated sentences and engaging games. Track progress with detailed results and visual feedback to improve spelling skills.

Highlights
  • Speech recognition for word input
  • AI-generated example sentences
  • Multiple spelling test games
  • Progress tracking and results
  • Customizable word groups
  • Instant feedback during tests
Features
Read full description

Using speech recognition, quickly build a spelling test from your own weekly school words. Record them in one stretch. Sit back and watch as they are recognized into text. It’s easy and fun! Then play the test, rich with options. Hear an AI generated sentence made with the word to spell, on devices with Apple Intelligence. Seeing, hearing and writing your words will help you succeed in school tests. An amimo character (from French "ami" [friend] and "mots" [words]) says words of encouragement. And finally, track your progress. See the results of your last three tests, individually for each word. Earn a shining star. Alternatively, play one of five games using your words: hangman-style, crossword, word search, charivari and word shuffle. Includes one sample group to get you started. TurboWords lets you: SETUP • Record as many words as you need. Alternatively, type or paste them. • Re-order, delete, edit or re-record your words. • Create up to eight groups of words (lists). An unlimited number of groups can be purchased as a one-time in-app purchase, at a minimal cost. • Receive and import groups created with TurboWords Parent/Teacher Edition. TEST • Play words sequentially or randomly, using your recorded voice or a synthesized voice. • Hear an AI generated sentence made with the word to spell, on devices with Apple Intelligence. • Type the words. Or write them on paper. • Have instant feedback at each keystroke! Letters highlight green or red. • Use a Hint button, if you’re stuck, pressing this button will reveal the next letter. • Pronounce the word as you type each keystroke, if you wish. • Go forward and backwards. • Set a time limit, so that the next word is automatically played back, after a number of seconds that you set. • Take partial tests. • Focus on the words you have difficulty with, by excluding succeeded words from a spelling test. CORRECT • See the results of your test. • Correct words. • See a positive-reinforcement star, red and green lights showing your progress as you learn. • Send test results by email. PLAY • Play Not Hangman while improving your literacy. • Solve the crossword puzzle. • Beat your high score in animated Word Shuffle game. • Solve the word search puzzle. • Experience the frantic pace of the one or two player game Charivari. Steps to use the app: 1. Add a group for your words. 2. Record your words. 3. Take the spelling test. 4. Correct the test. You will find contextual help on every screen. Portrait and landscape modes are supported. A multi-user option can be purchased. It allows multiple users on the same device. Users can be created with their name and photo (or AI generated image on devices with Apple Intelligence). Each user have their own groups of words.

Screenshots

Spelling Notebook4 screens
TurboWords Spelling4 screens

Verdict

The call

Spelling Notebook and TurboWords Spelling both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Spelling Notebook's written reviews are positive against 69% of TurboWords Spelling's. Spelling Notebook also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 TurboWords Spelling sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.6 for TurboWords Spelling. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.7K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Spelling Notebook's written reviews are positive against 69% of TurboWords Spelling's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spelling Notebook ships an update every 3 months, TurboWords Spelling every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Spelling Notebook versus TurboWords Spelling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpelling NotebookTurboWords Spelling
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.7K ratings) — better4.6 (1.8K ratings)
Positive reviews86.3% of reviews — better69.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2.7K — better1.8K
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAko Software Ltd.Claude Labelle

Customer experience

Spelling Notebook

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

TurboWords Spelling

All ratings1,800 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral11.0%
Negative19.8%

User reviews

Spelling Notebook

From 2.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Helps improve spelling
  • 💡 Ability to record own voice
  • 👍 Customizable word lists
  • 👍 Tracks progress and mistakes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Pronunciation issues with some words
  • 💰 Limited free version, need to pay for more features
  • 🔍 Difficult to manage long word lists in free version

TurboWords Spelling

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for spelling practice
  • 🎮 Fun games make learning enjoyable
  • 📚 Allows custom word lists
  • 🏆 Provides positive reinforcement

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional technical issues
  • 💰 Paid features required for full functionality
  • 🕹️ Limited game selection
  • 🤖 Voice recognition not always accurate

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

TurboWords Spelling

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sound not working in some cases
  • Difficulty adding custom words
  • Crashes or freezes on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More game options and variety
  • Ability to print or export word lists
  • Improved voice recognition and feedback
  • Support for multiple user profiles

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spelling Notebook

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Premium$1.99
3 purchases

TurboWords Spelling

One-time3
  • Multi-User$1.99
  • Unlimited Groups$1.99
  • Amimo Pack$1.99

Questions

Is Spelling Notebook free?
Spelling Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TurboWords Spelling free?
TurboWords Spelling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spelling Notebook or TurboWords Spelling?
Spelling Notebook is rated higher. Spelling Notebook averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while TurboWords Spelling averages 4.6 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Spelling Notebook or TurboWords Spelling have ads?
Neither Spelling Notebook nor TurboWords Spelling shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spelling Notebook or TurboWords Spelling?
Spelling Notebook ships an update every 3 months, and TurboWords Spelling every 4 months. Most recently, Spelling Notebook was updated on November 1, 2026 and TurboWords Spelling on November 1, 2026.

Other comparisons