Comparison

A+ Spelling Test vs Spell It

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

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About

A+ Spelling Test

This app transforms spelling practice into an engaging activity for children. Parents and teachers can create custom tests, track progress, and utilize various modes like practice and unscrambling to enhance spelling skills. Results can be easily shared via email.

Highlights
  • Create custom spelling tests
  • Record custom audio for words
  • Track student progress and mistakes
  • Multiple practice modes (practice, unscramble)
  • Submit homework results via email
  • Import and share spelling lists
Features
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"If you want your kid to be a better speller, then download this app now! With this app spelling tests become a fun activity that your kids look forward to each time." Endorsed by tens of thousands of satisfied parents, teachers, and kids the world over. WHAT MAKES A+ SPELLING TEST UNIQUE? - Setup your own spelling tests in minutes - You decide which words to add and practice - Track your kids progress and quickly see how they are doing for each test they took as well as which words if any they are struggling with. - Multiple play modes keep kids engaged. If you don't want to take a test, you can use the practice mode or let your kids unscramble the words - Practice spelling on the go. This app is perfect for using no matter where you are. - HUGE time saver! Finally kids can rapidly boost their spelling test scores without your help. - Submit homework by email! After taking a spelling test, just click to submit the results instantly to your teacher. EXCLUSIVE PRO FEATURES (unlocked via in-app-purchase) ● Import spelling lists across devices ● Share Spelling lists with parents, students, and teachers by email ● Easily sort your spelling lists ● Supports landscape and portrait mode ● Create users accounts to backup spelling lists online ● Import existing spelling lists by grade ● Includes over 400 spelling lists in total ● Spelling lists include over 6,300 words HOW TO USE A+ SPELLING TEST? 1. Create a test 1.1. Choose the list name 1.2. Add words - words are immediately checked for spelling to avoid mistakes 1.3. For each word you add, record your own audio - a kids favorite 2. Take a test 2.1. Listen to the word you need to spell - words appear in random order 2.2. Write the word and click next 2.3. Instantly see if you got it right or wrong 3. Review test scores 3.1 Each time you take a test, you see a detailed report with all the words you got right and wrong. 3.2 Next to each word, you see a green (correct) or red (wrong) indicator so you can quickly see what words kids tend to struggle with repeatedly. 3.3 Next to each Spelling List you see the test results of the last test they took ADVANCED OPTIONS Ace it - Instead of taking a regular test, when you click to "Ace it" you have to keep repeating words until you spell them correctly. Since feedback and repetition is the best way to learn, your kids will improve even faster and enjoy it because by the end they will have aced every test! Practice - The practice mode does not track your score and offers a quick preview of each word when needed with just one click. Its a fun and easy way to get familiar with especially challenging new words. Unscramble - The unscramble mode activates and develops a completely different part of your brain. Instead of instantly hearing the word and having to spell it, you see a scramble of letters and have to figure out what word they are for. It's fun and another great way to sharpen your kids spelling skills Review mistakes - With each test you took, you can choose to quickly just retest any / all mistakes. In addition, on the main page, you can always click to review all the words that were misspelled on their last attempt. Enhanced email submission - Can't remember your kids teachers email? No problem. Enter it only once on the settings page and each time you click to email out the test, the teacher's email address will be pre-filled in the TO field. Clear Test Scores - at any time, you can delete all previous test scores from the settings page with one click or delete individual test scores one at a time. HEROIC SUPPORT Heroic Support is not just what we do. It's really what makes us, well, us. It's that drive to make a difference in your life - no matter how big or small. Really, it's our way of life because we want you to be our customer for a lifetime of fun and learning. Have questions? We are here to help. Email us at support@alligatorapps.com

About

Spell It

Improve your spelling skills with various challenges designed to help you master your word lists. Practice with spelling tests, fill-in-the-blanks, word scrambles, and word searches. Track your progress and time spent practicing each list.

Highlights
  • Spelling Test mode
  • Fill in the blank challenges
  • Word Scramble puzzles
  • Word Search games
  • Create custom word lists
  • Track practice progress
  • Monitor time spent practicing
Features
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If you're looking to ace your next spelling test or just want to improve your spelling, Spell It is here to help you do just that. Add the words from this week's homework, and we'll turn them into practice you'll actually finish. Whether you're a student working through a weekly spelling list, a parent helping with homework at the kitchen table, or an adult brushing up on your own, Spell It works with the words you already need to learn — at any grade level. KNOW WHICH WORDS ARE STICKING Every word carries a confidence level — low, medium, or high — that rises as you practice. Every list shows its makeup at a glance, so you can see what's solid, what's shaky, and what to work on next. Today's practice picks out the words that need attention and points you at the activity that will actually move them. FIVE WAYS TO PRACTICE • Spelling Test Each of your spelling words is pronounced just like a standard spelling test. Enter each word from your spelling list one by one until you've spelled all the words. • Flashcards Flip through your spelling list one word at a time to reveal each definition, then mark whether you got it right. A quick, low-pressure way to review before test day. • Fill in the Blank Each of your spelling words has a letter missing. You must fill in the blank for each of your spelling words. • Word Scramble We scrambled all the words in your spelling list. Rearrange the letters back into the correct order. • Word Search Spell It places words from your spelling list into your very own word search. Find every word in the word bank to complete the puzzle. A PROFILE FOR EVERY SPELLER Add a profile for everyone practicing. Each one keeps their own lists, their own progress, and their own practice history, so everybody sees only their own words. NEVER MISS TEST DAY Set a test date and pick a time, and a daily reminder says who still has work to do and exactly how many words are left before the test. EVERY WORD YOU'VE PRACTICED, IN ONE PLACE My Words collects every word from every list into one searchable library, grouped by how well it's known. It matches the misspellings that were actually typed, too, so a word is easy to find whether or not it came out right. TRACK PROGRESS OVER TIME Add as many words to as many lists as you want — keep a separate list for every week or every subject. After each activity you'll see your results question by question, along with the time spent practicing and how scores have moved. Practice a few minutes a night instead of cramming the morning of the test. Every attempt is recorded, so you can watch scores improve as test day gets closer. SPELL IT PRO Every practice activity is free, along with your first profile. Spell It PRO adds up to six profiles, pronunciations recorded in your own voice, definitions you write yourself, and your full practice history. ----- Privacy Policy: https://spellit.app/privacy Terms and Conditions: https://spellit.app/terms

Screenshots

A+ Spelling Test4 screens
Spell It4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spell It at 4.5 against A+ Spelling Test's 3.4. Spell It also leads on ratings volume (3.9K vs 253) and review sentiment (68% vs 55%). A+ Spelling Test's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. A+ Spelling Test sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Spell It sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spell It holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spell It has 3.9K ratings behind it against 253, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of A+ Spelling Test's written reviews are positive against 68% of Spell It's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A+ Spelling Test ships an update every 2 months, Spell It every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
A+ Spelling Test versus Spell It: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA+ Spelling TestSpell It
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (253 ratings)4.5 (3.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.9% of reviews67.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2533.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB43 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperInnovative Mobile AppsBrogan LLC

Customer experience

A+ Spelling Test

All ratings252 ratings
Positive57.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative36.9%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive54.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative42.1%

Spell It

All ratings3,884 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews211 reviews
Positive67.8%
Neutral10.4%
Negative21.8%

Bugs and requests

A+ Spelling Test

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to create account for pro features
  • Recording function not working
  • Inconsistent word recognition
  • Crashing and freezing issues
  • Inability to share/sync lists across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to import/export word lists
  • Option to adjust difficulty level
  • Pronunciation guide for words
  • Definitions and usage examples
  • Landscape mode support for iPad

Spell It

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

A+ Spelling Test

One-time1
  • Unlock All PRO Features$0.99
7 purchases

Spell It

Subscriptions4
  • Spell It Pro - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Spell It Pro$4.991 Month
  • Spell It Pro - Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Spell It Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is A+ Spelling Test free?
A+ Spelling Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spell It free?
Spell It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, A+ Spelling Test or Spell It?
Spell It is rated higher. A+ Spelling Test averages 3.4 out of 5 from 253 ratings, while Spell It averages 4.5 from 3.9K ratings.
Do A+ Spelling Test or Spell It have ads?
Neither A+ Spelling Test nor Spell It shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A+ Spelling Test or Spell It?
A+ Spelling Test ships an update every 2 months, and Spell It every 3 weeks. Most recently, A+ Spelling Test was updated on October 29, 2026 and Spell It on October 29, 2026.

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