Comparison

A+ Spelling Test vs Spelling Bee

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

Head to head
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

Spelling Bee

Enhance your spelling skills with interactive exercises and fun quizzes. Track your progress, master challenging words with spaced repetition, and create multiple profiles for family or class learning.

Highlights
  • Interactive spelling exercises
  • Progress monitoring
  • Spaced repetition learning
  • Multiple user profiles
  • Vocabulary boost
Features
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Welcome to Beezone, your ultimate spelling coach that makes learning both fun and engaging! Beezone is a groundbreaking app designed to help individuals of all ages enhance their spelling skills through a series of short, interactive exercises. Our unique learning approach turns your spelling practice into an enjoyable game, taking the monotony out of learning. Progress With Beezone, you can monitor your progress over time, providing you with a clear picture of your spelling improvements. The app offers a complete overview of the words you've mastered and the ones you're currently working on, enabling you to concentrate on areas that need more practice. Spaced Repetition Our smart software remembers the words you've struggled with and uses a technique called spaced repetition to test you. This scientifically-backed method boosts memory retention, ensuring you conquer even the most challenging words. Profiles Beezone also allows you to add up to 4 profiles, making it perfect for families or classes who want to learn together. Each profile maintains its own progress report, so everyone can learn at their own pace. Join the fun with Beezone and transform your spelling skills today! Turn learning into a fun and rewarding experience. Download Beezone now and start your journey to becoming a spelling champion! Terms of Use: https://prasannag.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-42039e69fda94d998ae242e4c026a5fc

Screenshots

A+ Spelling Test4 screens
Spelling Bee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spelling Bee at 4.6 against A+ Spelling Test's 3.4. Spelling Bee also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (780 vs 253). A+ Spelling Test's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 37%) and 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 Spelling Bee sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spelling Bee holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 253 and 780 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of A+ Spelling Test's written reviews are positive against 37% of Spelling Bee's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A+ Spelling Test ships an update every 2 months, Spelling Bee weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
A+ Spelling Test versus Spelling Bee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA+ Spelling TestSpelling Bee
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (253 ratings)4.6 (780 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.9% of reviews — better36.8% of reviews
Number of ratings253780 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — 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 MB130 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperInnovative Mobile AppsMetronome Software Pty Ltd

Customer experience

A+ Spelling Test

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

Spelling Bee

All ratings746 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive36.8%
Neutral21.1%
Negative42.1%

User reviews

A+ Spelling Test

From 253 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great for learning spelling
  • 👍 Easy to use and set up
  • 💡 Ability to record own voice
  • 👍 Helpful for students of all ages
  • 👍 Effective for improving spelling skills

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Recording function not working
  • 🐛 Inability to create account for pro features
  • 🐛 Inconsistent recognition of words
  • 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
  • 🐛 Unable to share/sync lists across devices

Spelling Bee

From 780 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
  • 🎯 Multiple interactive exercise types for reinforced learning
  • 🎤 Clear, unaccented voice pronunciation
  • 🔧 Customizable word lists and exercise selection
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Multiple child profiles with individual progression tracking

Room to improve

  • 🐛 AI voice glitching or mispronouncing words
  • 🐛 App freezing and crashing
  • 🐛 Custom word lists cannot be edited after creation
  • 🐛 Letters disappearing during gameplay
  • 😕 Confusing level progression organization

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

Spelling Bee

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • AI voice mispronounces certain words (e.g., 'wolves')
  • App freezes during gameplay
  • Level button doesn't display but remains clickable
  • Custom word lists disappear or become inaccessible
  • Cannot create additional child profiles
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  • Level 2 locked despite completing Level 1
  • Letters delete during cube exercises requiring restart
  • Account access denied after subscription payment
  • Forced progression to next exercise set without exit option
  • Asks for review before first use

Requested features

10 requests
  • Return to Main Menu button after completing exercises
  • Exit button to cancel exercises without saving progress
  • Words used in sentences for context and definition
  • Varied praise responses with different pitches
  • Disable microphone option
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  • Display which levels correspond to school grades
  • Show estimated time to complete each level
  • Lower lifetime subscription pricing
  • Edit custom word lists after creation
  • Clearer button organization and navigation

In-app purchases

1 purchases

A+ Spelling Test

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

Spelling Bee

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Monthly2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly$27.991 Year
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  • Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is A+ Spelling Test free?
A+ Spelling Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spelling Bee free?
Spelling Bee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, A+ Spelling Test or Spelling Bee?
Spelling Bee is rated higher. A+ Spelling Test averages 3.4 out of 5 from 253 ratings, while Spelling Bee averages 4.6 from 780 ratings.
Do A+ Spelling Test or Spelling Bee have ads?
Neither A+ Spelling Test nor Spelling Bee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A+ Spelling Test or Spelling Bee?
A+ Spelling Test ships an update every 2 months, and Spelling Bee weekly. Most recently, A+ Spelling Test was updated on October 22, 2026 and Spelling Bee on October 24, 2026.

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