Comparison

Spelling Test vs AccessEd

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

Head to head
About

Spelling Test

Practice spelling and listening skills by typing words after hearing them. The app provides a report of your results after completing each test, highlighting correct words to help you improve.

Highlights
  • Listening comprehension
  • Spelling tests
  • No hints provided
  • End-of-test reports
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Spelling test on Friday? Add this week's words in seconds, practice a few minutes a day and walk into the test ready. ADD THIS WEEK'S WORDS • Snap a photo of the homework sheet and the app picks out the words. The photo stays on your device • Or type, paste or import a .txt or .csv file • Set the test day and practice counts down to it HEAR IT, SPELL IT • Every word read aloud clearly, with a slow button • Record each word in your own voice, the way the teacher says it (PRO) • Instant feedback while practicing, or a mock exam just like the real test 5 WAYS TO PRACTICE • Spelling Test, Flashcards, Fill in the Blank, Word Scramble and Word Search • Every activity works with your own lists PROGRESS WORD BY WORD • Each word moves from low to high as it is spelled right again and again • Practice Today picks the words that still need work • Streaks, practice time and a daily reminder 75 READY-MADE LISTS • Dolch sight words and grade lists from Kindergarten to Grade 8 • Topics, tricky spelling rules, spelling bee words and the most misspelled words • 1,700 words in all FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY • Up to 6 learners, each with their own lists and progress (PRO) • Families with children from Pre-K to middle school, adults and English learners • Works on iPhone and iPad. No ads SPELLING TEST PRO Your own voice, word definitions, every ready-made list, full progress and up to 6 learners. Choose monthly, yearly with a 3-day free trial, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation, or at the end of the free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://privacy.owltaps.com

About

AccessEd

This AI-powered study companion transforms your documents into an interactive learning tool. Ask questions, get source-backed answers, and practice with personalized quizzes. Track your progress and study offline to master any topic.

Highlights
  • AI chat with source citations
  • Personalized adaptive quizzes
  • Flashcards with spaced repetition
  • Topic-level mastery tracking
  • Offline document access
  • Organize materials by course
Features
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Built by a Swift Student Challenge Distinguished Winner, AccessEd transforms your notes, textbooks, and research papers into an intelligent AI study companion. Instead of skimming or summarizing, AccessEd helps you deeply understand, actively practice, and truly master every topic with source-backed answers and adaptive learning. CHAT WITH YOUR DOCUMENTS Upload lecture notes, textbooks, research papers, or slides. Ask questions and get clear explanations with exact page citations so you always know where the information comes from. Tap any citation to instantly view the highlighted source. QUIZ YOURSELF AUTOMATICALLY AccessEd generates personalized quizzes based on what you are studying. Questions adapt to your level and focus on weak areas so you improve faster. TRACK YOUR MASTERY See your knowledge grow with visual progress tracking. Identify strong and weak topics instantly. Review mistakes in your personal journal and turn gaps into strengths. STUDY OFFLINE Download documents and continue learning without internet. On supported devices, AccessEd supports offline questions, adaptive quizzes, and flashcards using on-device AI, so you can study anywhere with no interruptions. ORGANIZE BY COURSE Create custom courses to organize your materials. Each course tracks its own documents, mastery progress, and learning history. FEATURES • AI chat with real source citations • Adaptive quizzes tailored to your level • Flashcards with spaced repetition • Topic-level mastery tracking • Mistake journal for targeted review • Offline document access • Cloud sync across devices Whether you are preparing for exams, reviewing lectures, or mastering new concepts, AccessEd helps you study with structure, clarity, and confidence. AccessEd offers a free tier with optional Pro features for unlimited access. Download now and start learning. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Spelling Test4 screens
AccessEd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AccessEd at 100% against Spelling Test's 0%. AccessEd also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 18 months). Spelling Test's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium) and ratings volume (27 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Spelling Test sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and AccessEd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AccessEd holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spelling Test has 27 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Spelling Test's written reviews are positive against 100% of AccessEd's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spelling Test ships an update every 18 months, AccessEd every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Spelling Test versus AccessEd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpelling TestAccessEd
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (27 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB10 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJose SaponNahom Worku

Customer experience

Spelling Test

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

AccessEd

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Spelling Test

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Monthly$3.991 Month
  • PRO Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Lifetime$29.99
2 purchases

AccessEd

Subscriptions2
  • AccessEd Pro$6.991 Month
  • AccessEd Pro (Annual)$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Spelling Test free?
Spelling Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AccessEd free?
AccessEd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spelling Test or AccessEd?
AccessEd is rated higher. Spelling Test averages 4.5 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while AccessEd averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Spelling Test or AccessEd have ads?
Neither Spelling Test nor AccessEd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spelling Test or AccessEd?
Spelling Test ships an update every 18 months, and AccessEd every 2 days. Most recently, Spelling Test was updated on November 7, 2026 and AccessEd on October 31, 2026.

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