Comparison

Spelling Test vs MathPen

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

MathPen

Features
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Most math apps make kids tap buttons. This one makes them write — by hand, just like on paper — so they learn the steps, not just the answer. Built for ages 5–12, it's a calm, ad-free space to practice arithmetic with real handwriting. Kids write their answers and their working directly on the screen, get instant feedback, and build real confidence with numbers. WRITE, DON'T TAP • Kids solve problems by handwriting digits, just like on paper • On-screen scratch work: carrying boxes, borrowing, and a guided long-division grid • Instant, encouraging feedback EVERY OPERATION • Addition — free, with all features • Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, and Mix — unlock together with a single one-time purchase • Supports carrying, borrowing, regrouping, remainders, decimals, and negative answers FOR GROWN-UPS — PARENT MODE An optional subscription that turns MathPen into a tool for the whole family: • A private dashboard with every child's progress across all topics • Set daily, weekly, or monthly goals and reward stars • Create and assign your own custom practice sets • Track up to 5 children in one family • Unlocks every module for everyone in the family Kids' learning always stays free — Parent mode is there when you want to guide and track it. MADE TO FIT YOUR CHILD • Adjustable digit ranges and question counts • Optional timer for an extra challenge • Practice → Score → Review, so kids can see and fix their own work • History of completed sessions SAFE BY DESIGN • Kids practice 100% offline — no account, no sign-up, no ads • Nothing is collected from your child's device • Optional Parent mode uses a secure parent sign-in to sync your children's progress across your devices (internet required) • Designed around Apple's Kids Category guidelines COMING SOON More learning modules are on the way: Clock (telling the time), Shapes, Coordinates, Patterns, and Money. Start free with Addition today. — Parent mode is an auto-renewing subscription (US$7.99/month) with a 3-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; you can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://microclouds-consulting.com/products/mathpen/privacy Support page: https://microclouds-consulting.com/products/mathpen/support

Screenshots

Spelling Test4 screens
MathPen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MathPen at every 3 days against Spelling Test's every 18 months. MathPen also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). 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 MathPen sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spelling Test ships an update every 18 months, MathPen every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Spelling Test versus MathPen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpelling TestMathPen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose SaponMicroClouds IT Consulting Services Inc.

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

MathPen

One-time2
  • Clock Module$7.99
  • All Operations$9.99

Questions

Is Spelling Test free?
Spelling Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MathPen free?
MathPen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spelling Test or MathPen have ads?
Neither Spelling Test nor MathPen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spelling Test or MathPen?
Spelling Test ships an update every 18 months, and MathPen every 3 days. Most recently, Spelling Test was updated on October 27, 2026 and MathPen on October 24, 2026.

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