Things to Learn vs Spell Aid UK Edu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Things to Learn
Create custom study tests for spelling, vocabulary, and general knowledge. Supports multiple test formats, including flashcards and Q&A, with options for voice recording, text-to-speech in over 27 languages, and multimedia integration.
- Create Q&A, multiple-choice, spelling, and flashcard tests
- Record voice for tests
- Text-to-speech in over 27 languages
- Include videos, pictures, and sounds in tests
- Handwriting or keyboard input
- Share test results via email and other media
- Multi-user support
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Use your iPad for something more than games. Need to study for your English spelling test? No problem! Create a spelling test by typing the words you will be tested on. With Things to Learn (T2L) you may even record your voice and hear it when you take the test. Need to study for your Spanish spelling quiz? Create a spelling test and use the Text to Speech option to hear the spelling words read in Spanish. With over 27 languages to choose from, you can also study for your English, German or Chinese class. Need to study word definitions? How about creating a multiple choice test! How about biology? You can create a Q&A test and include pictures and a cool experiment video. T2L also has a flashcard option which will help you memorize things better. T2L enables students to practice spelling lists using handwriting or a keyboard. With this app, they are able to check their answers on their own, practice incorrect ones and send an email to parents who can see their progress and accomplishments. T2L is a great tool for elementary to high school students and it is not limited to spelling lists, tests can be created to be answered as Q&A, multiple-choice or be studied as Flashcards. Photos, videos and recordings can also be added to each question and/or answer in a test. As a bonus, students can choose from over 27 languages to hear questions read in the selected language. T2L enables children with little or no keyboard skills to study also using an iPad. Choose the way to take the test that best suits your needs by writing the answers using a stylus, your hand or a keyboard. Answer questions in random or sequential order. Grade your test automatically or manually. Retake the whole test or just missed questions. And best of all, send test results to your parents or teachers via e-mail and other supported media. ---------------------- Characteristics: ---------------------- ** Create Questionnaire (Q&A), Multiple-choice, Spelling, Flashcard test all in the same app. ** Do not limit your study to only flashcards, modify the test any time, change the test format between Q&A, multiple-choice, spelling and flashcard with out having to create a new test. ** Have tests read in over 27 languages (no additional purchases required for different languages) Great for learning new languages. ** No logins or wi-fi required ** Include videos, pictures and sounds in questions and/or answers. ** Print, upload and share test results. ** Share tests with email, airdrop, dropbox or other supported media. ** Create the tests that meet your needs. Great for older students and simple enough for elementary students. ** Voice Over compatible ** Landscape and Portrait mode ** Choose default text to speech language ** No Social Media, all personal information is kept within the app. ** Multi-user application ============================================= For more information: Full demo available in our website ============================================= *** Free to try with full functionality, but taking test is restricted to 4 questions. *** Things to Learn - School Edition, has all the same functionality with no restrictions and no In-Apps.
Spell Aid UK Edu
This app is a dyslexia-friendly dictionary and thesaurus designed to help users discover new words and their meanings. It offers unique search methods for those with spelling difficulties or who are learning English, along with extensive customization options for a personalized reading experience.
- Dyslexia-friendly dictionary and thesaurus
- Bespoke word search methods
- Over 125,000 words with definitions
- Adjustable voice for word pronunciation
- Customizable fonts, colors, and backgrounds
- Favorites and history lists
- Split-screen functionality on iPad
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The 'Spell Aid UK Edu’ app is made available as part of a wider subscription. Spell Aid is the most Dyslexia friendly Dictionary, with Thesaurus, available. It gives users the independence and confidence in discovering unknown words and their definitions. Search Tools Search for words by conventional means (including by speech) or by using our bespoke methods, which are ideal for people with spelling difficulties as well as those for whom English is a second language. Features • More than 125,000 English and compound words, with clear and precise definitions • Includes vast amounts of Latin and Scientific words • Integrated Thesaurus, displaying Synonyms where available • Example sentences • Audible confirmation of selected words • Spells out the word with adjustable speed, male or female voice • Accompanying images, for a huge selection of words • Copy words to clipboard for use in other applications • Share words and their definitions with others. • Split Screen on iPad allows Spell Aid to work side by side your other applications, such as Microsoft Word and Mail Customisation Tools Customise Spell Aid to your preferred settings, make it your own and enhance your reading experience. • Unlimited font and background colours. • More than 20 fonts to choose from, including Dyslexia friendly fonts. • Variable font size Learning Tools • Favourites, allows you to easily add words to a list of favourites and review previously selected words. • Add to History, gives you the option of keeping a record of previously selected words Why is Spell Aid so useful? It has often been said “What use is a dictionary if I cannot spell?”. Spell Aid is the first Dictionary app that really caters to the needs of a diverse set of users. In addition to a conventional search facility (including by speech), Spell Aid also offers two bespoke methods of finding words, allowing users to look up words based upon the letters they believe to be in the word, with an option for regardless of the order of the letters. Users who experience colour blindness can take advantage of the customisation features, selecting from a vast array of font styles, adjustment of font size, unlimited background and font colours. All this makes for a greater reading experience. The Spell Aid app comes packed with features such as unlimited font & background colours, over 100,000 definitions (online & offline), compound words, over 20 font styles, as well as three (including our two bespoke) methods to enable you to search for words more easily and with confidence. The 'Spell Aid Edu’ app is made available as part of a wider subscription. If you have been told that you have access to the 'Spell Aid Edu' App, please enter the credentials that you have been supplied with to get up and running. If you have not been supplied with the necessary details for the 'Spell Aid Edu’ app, please search for the 'Spell Aid’ app. Contact Us: We would love to hear from you, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, feedback or suggestions at support@spellaid.co.uk
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Things to Learn at 90% against Spell Aid UK Edu's 0%. Spell Aid UK Edu's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Things to Learn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Spell Aid UK Edu asks for nothing beyond the download.
Things to Learn ships an update every 8 months, Spell Aid UK Edu every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Things to Learn | Spell Aid UK Edu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 223 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BQWare | ASPA MEDIA |
Customer experience
Things to Learn
Spell Aid UK Edu
In-app purchases
Things to Learn
- Full Version$2.99
Spell Aid UK Edu
No in-app purchases
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