Comparison

Super Spelling vs Bubo Books

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

Head to head
About

Super Spelling

This app helps children and adults learn to spell over 400 words through interactive games. It offers customizable help options and rewards progress with unlockable mini-games. It's also useful for individuals with dyslexia or learning disabilities and supports multiple languages.

Highlights
  • Learn over 400 words
  • Interactive letter dragging gameplay
  • Phonics and letter/color help options
  • Rewards and unlockable mini-games
  • Supports multiple languages (English, Dutch, German, Italian)
  • Beneficial for dyslexia and learning disabilities
Features
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Although reading and spelling are closely related, yet learning to spell is a different process for the brain than learning to read. For at spelling everything is about putting letters in the right order. Super Spelling helps kids aged 4 and up to learn how to spell. If you're an adult, you can learn as well of course! Super Spelling teaches how to spell over 400 words. Start out easy with three and four letter words. As the game progresses, things become more challenging. Earn rewards like medals and stars for correctly spelled words. Use these achievements to unlock fun mini-games, like Match Two and Wordsearch. The purpose of the game is to learn spelling by dragging letters into the right position below the image. Super Spelling helps in various ways. Use phonics or set letter- and colorhelp corresponding to your own level. Super Spelling is a great way to prepare kids for K-12/P-12 and is the ideal companion for the first years in primary education. That’s why Super Spelling is used by teachers in elementary schools as well as parents who homeschool. For everybody who needs some extra spelling practice or anyone who likes to play with language and spelling, Super Spelling is a fun app to use at home or in school. For kids or adults with dyslexia, learning disability or autism spectrum disorder Super Spelling also is an excellent help learning how to spell. Super Spelling does more than just improve your English vocabulary. With the same ease kids and adults can learn other languages as well. You can learn English, Dutch, German and Italian right now, but there's more languages coming!

About

Bubo Books

Features
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Bubo Books is a calming storytime app designed for children aged 0 – 8, helping families enjoy screen time in a healthier, more mindful way. Guided by Bubo the owl, children can explore a growing library of classic tales and soothing bedtime stories with engaging karaoke-style narration that encourages listening, reading, and participation without overstimulation. Unlike fast-paced children’s media designed to trigger constant dopamine hits, Bubo Books creates a peaceful digital environment focused on imagination, literacy, emotional calm, and quality family time. Our “anti-dopamine” approach helps children slow down, focus, and enjoy stories naturally. Features include: • Classic children’s stories and timeless tales • Karaoke-style read-along narration • Calm, child-friendly experience • Designed for ages 0–8 • Gentle pacing with no overstimulating content • Encourages reading confidence and listening skills • Safe and family-focused storytelling environment Whether it’s bedtime, quiet time, or learning time, Bubo Books helps children build a positive relationship with stories and reading. Join Bubo the owl and discover a calmer way to enjoy children’s media. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Super Spelling4 screens
Bubo Books4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Super Spelling at none against Bubo Books's 2. Bubo Books's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Bubo Books sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Super Spelling asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Super Spelling ships an update every 2 months, Bubo Books every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Super Spelling versus Bubo Books: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuper SpellingBubo Books
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichel van der WalBubo Books Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Super Spelling

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bubo Books

One-time2
  • Lifetime Premium$45.00
  • Lifetime Premium$59.00

Questions

Is Super Spelling free?
Super Spelling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bubo Books free?
Bubo Books is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Super Spelling or Bubo Books have ads?
Neither Super Spelling nor Bubo Books shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Super Spelling or Bubo Books?
Super Spelling ships an update every 2 months, and Bubo Books every 6 days. Most recently, Super Spelling was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bubo Books on October 15, 2026.

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