Comparison

Spelling Notebook vs Spelling Bee Trainer

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 Bee Trainer

This app helps children prepare for spelling bees by creating custom word lists, practicing them through tests, and reviewing performance. Parents can use it for solo or guided practice sessions.

Highlights
  • Create custom word lists
  • Practice words with tests
  • Review spelling performance
  • Record or use app pronunciation
  • Edit word lists anytime
  • Access word lists offline
Features
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Train for the next spelling bee and win! Spelling Bee Trainer is a great tool for children who are training for a spelling bee, or have a list of words they want to learn. Spelling Bee Trainer is for the child to practice alone or with the parent. Create a list, add words, review them and practice them in a test. The sound can be recorded or the app can pronounce it for you. Edit the lists at any time. With Spelling Bee Trainer, you always have the word lists with you, ready to practice the words. See the tests that have been done, with information on each word spelled. Contact us for any suggestions or questions: spellingbeewords@gmail.com

Screenshots

Spelling Notebook4 screens
Spelling Bee Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spelling Notebook at 4.6 against Spelling Bee Trainer's 3.3. Spelling Notebook also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 19 months). Spelling Bee Trainer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). 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. Spelling Bee Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spelling Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spelling Notebook has 2.7K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Spelling Notebook's written reviews are positive against 50% of Spelling Bee Trainer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spelling Notebook ships an update every 3 months, Spelling Bee Trainer every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Spelling Notebook versus Spelling Bee Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpelling NotebookSpelling Bee Trainer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.7K ratings) — better3.3 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews86.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.7K — better33
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAko Software Ltd.Christina Bharara

Customer experience

Spelling Notebook

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

Spelling Bee Trainer

All ratings33 ratings
Positive51.5%
Neutral15.2%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral27.8%
Negative22.2%

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 Bee Trainer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spelling Notebook

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Premium$1.99
None

Spelling Bee Trainer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spelling Notebook free?
Spelling Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spelling Bee Trainer free?
Spelling Bee Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spelling Notebook or Spelling Bee Trainer?
Spelling Notebook is rated higher. Spelling Notebook averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Spelling Bee Trainer averages 3.3 from 33 ratings.
Do Spelling Notebook or Spelling Bee Trainer have ads?
Neither Spelling Notebook nor Spelling Bee Trainer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spelling Notebook or Spelling Bee Trainer?
Spelling Notebook ships an update every 3 months, and Spelling Bee Trainer every 19 months. Most recently, Spelling Notebook was updated on October 17, 2026 and Spelling Bee Trainer on September 29, 2026.

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