Comparison

Spelling Buddy vs Spell My List

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

Head to head
About

Spelling Buddy

Features
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Spelling Buddy is your personal spelling bee coach. - Realistic voices pronounce every word, definition, sentence & origin on demand — exactly like a real pronouncer at competition. ••• HOW IT WORKS ••• - Hear the word, then type your spelling. - Request the definition, origin, or a sentence — the same tools available in real spelling bees. - Get instant feedback and move to the next word. ••• IMPORT ANY WORD LIST ••• - Subscribers can snap or upload a photo of a printed word list and the app extracts every word automatically. - Each word gets a generated definition, example sentence, origin & difficulty level — no manual entry needed. ••• PRACTICE YOUR WAY ••• - Start with free built-in levels or subscribe to create custom lists for your school, competition, or personal goals. - Play through sessions and review exactly what you missed. ••• BUILT TO PERFORM ••• - Four natural voices, American & British. - All pronunciation runs on-device — no internet needed during practice. - Build your word streak across sessions and watch your confidence grow. - Free levels included. - Subscribe to unlock photo & camera import, all game levels, word search & filtering, custom level creation, and auto-filled word details. ••• LINKS ••• - Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://rodsoftware.com/pages/spelling-buddy-privacy - Terms of Service: https://rodsoftware.com/pages/terms-of-service - Support Email: support@rodsoftware.com - Legal Email: legal@rodsoftware.com

About

Spell My List

Features
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Spell My List helps students practice their spelling words using custom lists and smart technology.Ā  Instead of just memorizing a static list, users can enter their own words and test their knowledge in an interactive way. How it works: 1. Create a List: Enter your weekly spelling words manually or scan them directly from your homework sheet using the camera. 2. Practice: The app speaks each word aloud for you to spell. 3. Get Hints: Stuck? Generate a unique sentence using secure **Apple On-Device Intelligence**. 4. Instant Feedback: The app checks your spelling immediately. Key Features: - **Scan to Add**: Use the camera to snap a photo of a list and instantly add words. - **Privacy First**: All data including scanned text and AI sentence generation happens 100% on-device. No internet required. - **AI Hints**: Generates context sentences securely using **Apple On-Device Intelligence**. - **Custom Lists**: Practice exactly what you need for your weekly test. - **Text-to-Speech**: Clear audio pronunciation.

Screenshots

Spelling Buddy4 screens
Spell My List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spell My List at none against Spelling Buddy's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Spelling Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Spell My List asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
Spelling Buddy versus Spell My List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpelling BuddySpell My List
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.617.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRod Software LLCMd Yousuf Ali

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Spelling Buddy

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
None

Spell My List

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spelling Buddy free?
Spelling Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spell My List free?
Spell My List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spelling Buddy or Spell My List have ads?
Neither Spelling Buddy nor Spell My List shows ads.

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