Things to Learn vs Spelling Test Flashcards
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.
Spelling Test Flashcards
Transform spelling lists into interactive flashcards with this app. It offers features like scanning, easy entry, preloaded curriculum lists, and fun testing modes. Track progress and earn badges to make learning engaging for children and adults.
- Scan and convert spelling lists to flashcards
- Easy manual spelling entry
- Preloaded UK National Curriculum lists
- Homophone example sentences
- Flexible testing modes
- Automatic word search game
- Progress tracking and badge achievements
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We created this app to help our children quickly and easily learn their weekly spellings for school. Over time, it has grown to become a fun, effective, and stress-free tool for kids, parents, and teachers alike. Key Features: • Scan & Convert: Snap a photo of your spelling list, and the app instantly transforms it into flashcards—no more tedious typing! • Easy Entry: Quickly add your own spellings with a simple, streamlined interface. • Preloaded Lists: Comes with spelling decks covering the UK National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 & 2. • Homophone Help: Easily add example sentences to clarify tricky words. • Flexible Testing: Choose between full tests or random selections to match your study needs. • WordSearch Mode: Turn your spellings into a fun, interactive word search game automatically. • Progress Tracking: View your test history to monitor improvement over time. • Badge Achievements: Stay motivated by unlocking badges for perfect scores, streaks, and more—celebrating every milestone. • Share Spelling Lists: Easily share your custom decks with friends and family. Perfect for primary school children, home learners, and even adults looking to improve their spelling—download now and experience a smarter, more fun way to master your words!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Things to Learn at none against Spelling Test Flashcards's shown. Spelling Test Flashcards's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 and Spelling Test Flashcards sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Things to Learn against 4.3 for Spelling Test Flashcards. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 43 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Things to Learn's written reviews are positive against 82% of Spelling Test Flashcards's.
Things to Learn ships an update every 8 months, Spelling Test Flashcards fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Things to Learn | Spelling Test Flashcards |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (18 ratings) | 4.3 (43 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 89.8% of reviews — better | 82.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 43 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BQWare | Alexander Aylesbury |
Customer experience
Things to Learn
Spelling Test Flashcards
Bugs and requests
Things to Learn
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Spelling Test Flashcards
Reported bugs
9 issues- Spelling is correct but marked wrong
- Voices for spelling words aren't always clear
- App is buggy
- Forgets custom lists
- Audio does not function
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- There's no sound
- Very poor speech quality
- Doesn't keep record of misspelled words
- Doesn't spell words in sentences
Requested features
10 requests- Add more grade levels
- Add more words
- Add more games (anagrams, crosswords)
- Make it more fun for kids
- Add option to slow down speech
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- Add option to add definitions
- Add ability to use photos to import lists
- Add more game-like options
- Add anagrams or crosswords
- Add more games
In-app purchases
Things to Learn
- Full Version$2.99
Spelling Test Flashcards
- Remove Ads$0.99
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