Comparison

Spelling Test vs UptoSix SpellBoard

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

UptoSix SpellBoard

This app helps kindergarten children learn spelling and writing through phonics. It offers a unique approach where children are rewarded for accurate letter formation and spelling, providing endless practice opportunities with a large word database and multiple difficulty levels.

Highlights
  • Phonics-based spelling
  • Finger or stylus writing practice
  • No auto-correction for letter formation
  • Reward system for correct spelling
  • Large database of 450+ words
  • Three difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard)
  • Endless dictation practice
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Uptosix SpellBoad is a spelling app that helps kindergarten kids learn to spell words with phonics, and children can practise writing the words using a finger or a stylus. No auto-correction happens. That means children not only learn to spell with phonics, but they also learn letter formation. Unlike other apps, writing does not get corrected on its own. Only if kids write a word properly do they get rewarded. This is like endless dictation practice for children. It's easy for parents and teachers; they don't have to keep searching for words for dictation anymore. The UptoSix SpellBoard is a free app with in-app purchase for 'medium' and 'hard' levels. The 'easy' level is completely free. There is a huge database of words to learn. That means, the app offers endless practice opportunities. There are three levels of difficulty. Easy Medium Hard Easy level has 3–5 letter words. The medium level has up to 7-letter words. The hard level has words with digraphs. Total 450+ words! Visit www.uptosix.co.in to learn more.

Screenshots

Spelling Test4 screens
UptoSix SpellBoard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spelling Test at 56% against UptoSix SpellBoard's 0%. UptoSix SpellBoard's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and UptoSix SpellBoard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Spelling Test versus UptoSix SpellBoard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpelling TestUptoSix SpellBoard
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn KennedyUPTOSIX KIDS PRIVATE LIMITED

Customer experience

Spelling Test

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

UptoSix SpellBoard

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spelling Test

One-time1
  • 15 Lists & Word Search$0.99
1 purchases

UptoSix SpellBoard

One-time1
  • One time payment$24.49

Questions

Is Spelling Test free?
Spelling Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UptoSix SpellBoard free?
UptoSix SpellBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spelling Test or UptoSix SpellBoard have ads?
Neither Spelling Test nor UptoSix SpellBoard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spelling Test or UptoSix SpellBoard?
Spelling Test ships an update every 4 months, and UptoSix SpellBoard every 4 months. Most recently, Spelling Test was updated on September 12, 2026 and UptoSix SpellBoard on June 4, 2026.

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