Comparison

Spelling Test vs College/University Schedule

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

College/University Schedule

Features
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This easy to use app is all you need to keep track of your College/University Class Schedule. It has the following features: - Schedules for two separate weeks can be entered. - You can also use it to keep details of your homework for each subject, and what day it is due to be handed in. - The app will display an alert, notifying you of when your homework is due. - You can enter details of all of your subjects, lecturers, classrooms and homework, and can enter notes for each of them. - Each subject is color-coded making the timetable easy to view. - You can select the colors for each subject, and there are various other settings allowing you to configure the app as required. - The app is designed to allow you to set up your schedule very easily. - Comes with a 28 day free trial. Terms of use: https://smcanalysts.wordpress.com/iap-terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Spelling Test4 screens
College/University Schedule4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Spelling Test at Free against College/University Schedule's $2.99. College/University Schedule's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On 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

Spelling Test is free to download; College/University Schedule costs $2.99 up front. Spelling Test sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. College/University Schedule asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spelling Test ships an update every 4 months, College/University Schedule every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Spelling Test versus College/University Schedule: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpelling TestCollege/University Schedule
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.612.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn KennedySMC Analysts Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spelling Test

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

College/University Schedule

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spelling Test free?
Spelling Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is College/University Schedule free?
College/University Schedule costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spelling Test or College/University Schedule have ads?
Neither Spelling Test nor College/University Schedule shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spelling Test or College/University Schedule?
Spelling Test ships an update every 4 months, and College/University Schedule every 2 months. Most recently, Spelling Test was updated on November 1, 2026 and College/University Schedule on November 3, 2026.

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