Comparison

Spelling Test vs Robo Spelling Lite

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Spelling Test

This app transforms spelling practice into a fun, interactive experience for children. It features a friendly robot guide, multiple learning modes, and customizable word lists to build vocabulary and reinforce schoolwork. Designed to encourage independent learning without assistance.

Highlights
  • Robot-guided learning
  • No autocomplete or autocorrect
  • Pre-made and custom word lists
  • Flash cards
  • Spelling tests
  • Word search
  • Hangman game
Features
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Meet your child's new favourite study buddy - a friendly robot who makes learning spellings genuinely fun! Spelling Test speaks each word aloud and challenges your child to type it correctly, with no autocomplete cheating. Whether you're working through school homework or building vocabulary, it's the perfect pocket tutor for ages 5 and up. Ready-made word lists for every grade - Six built-in lists take children from simple three-letter words all the way through to advanced vocabulary, or create your own custom lists tailored to this week's homework. Four ways to learn:   * Flash Cards - Browse each word at your own pace, with the robot reading it aloud on demand * Spelling Test - The robot calls out each word; type it in and get an instant score  * Word Search - Find all the words hidden in a letter grid  * Hangman - Guess the mystery word one letter at a time Designed for real learning. The test keyboard has no autocorrect or autocomplete - your child must rely on their own memory, just like a real classroom spelling test. Works for all ages Perfect for primary school children practicing their weekly spellings, older students building vocabulary, or anyone who simply wants to become a better speller.

About

Robo Spelling Lite

This app helps users practice spelling with personalized lists and interactive modes. It offers features like voice recording, chunking for word breakdown, and instant feedback to aid learning.

Highlights
  • Personalized weekly spelling lists
  • Word chunking feature
  • Voice recording
  • Multi-level support (test/open learning)
  • Instant feedback
  • Independent practice with pre-prepared lists
Features
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Robo Spellings supports learning with the following features: * Save up to 20 personalised weekly spelling lists. * 'Chunking', feature allows learners to break the words down into manageable sounds or mini words. * Voice recording. * Multi levelled support. Some learners will like the test mode, some the open learning mode either mode can be used with or without 'chunking', support. * Instant feedback and opportunity to try again if needed. * Independent practice feature with over 160 pre-prepared spelling lists, from beginner sounds through the top 300 high frequency words and onto the end of the grade 6. Liven up your spelling sessions with Robo Spelling, the simple and fun way to practise your spellings.

Screenshots

Spelling Test4 screens
Robo Spelling Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Robo Spelling Lite at 3.0 against Spelling Test's 2.5. Robo Spelling Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, 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 Test sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Robo Spelling Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Robo Spelling Lite holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Spelling Test's written reviews are positive against 50% of Robo Spelling Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spelling Test ships an update every 4 months, Robo Spelling Lite every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Spelling Test versus Robo Spelling Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpelling TestRobo Spelling Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.67.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn Kennedymadebyeducators

Customer experience

Spelling Test

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral22.2%
Negative22.2%

Robo Spelling Lite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spelling Test

One-time1
  • 15 Lists & Word Search$0.99
None

Robo Spelling Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spelling Test free?
Spelling Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Robo Spelling Lite free?
Robo Spelling Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spelling Test or Robo Spelling Lite?
Robo Spelling Lite is rated higher. Spelling Test averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Robo Spelling Lite averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Spelling Test or Robo Spelling Lite have ads?
Neither Spelling Test nor Robo Spelling Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spelling Test or Robo Spelling Lite?
Spelling Test ships an update every 4 months, and Robo Spelling Lite every 5 months. Most recently, Spelling Test was updated on November 1, 2026 and Robo Spelling Lite on November 11, 2026.

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