Comparison

SpellFlare vs SpellBee Kids

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

Head to head
About

SpellFlare

Features
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SpellFlare turns spelling practice into an adventure your kids will actually want to play. Designed for Grades 1-7, SpellFlare speaks words aloud and lets children spell them using voice recognition or a kid-friendly custom keyboard — no autocorrect, no shortcuts, just real spelling practice. HOW IT WORKS 1. Listen — Hear the word spoken clearly, plus example sentences for context 2. Spell — Say the letters out loud or type them on the custom keyboard 3. Celebrate — Earn coins, unlock achievements, and watch confetti fly! 50 LEVELS PER GRADE Words are carefully curated for each grade level, from simple sight words in Grade 1 to spelling bee competition words in Grade 7. Every child learns at their own pace with no time pressure. COINS, SHOP & REWARDS Earn coins for every level — more coins for fewer mistakes! Spend them on fun bee skins, background themes, and celebration effects. Daily check-ins award bonus coins and build streaks. 30+ ACHIEVEMENTS From "Buzzing Beginner" to "Master of the Hive," kids earn achievements across skill, streaks, and grade completion categories in Common, Rare, Epic, and Legendary rarities — with Game Center support. FAMILY-FRIENDLY PROFILES Up to 4 player profiles on one device. Each child gets their own progress, coins, achievements, and avatar. Siblings share the app — not their scores. iPHONE & APPLE WATCH Practice on iPhone at home or Apple Watch on the go. Progress syncs automatically between devices. BUILT FOR KIDS, TRUSTED BY PARENTS - No ads during gameplay — ever - No accounts, logins, or data collection - No external links or social media - Parent gate before any purchase - All data stays on your device WHAT'S INCLUDED - 350 levels across 7 grades - 10 words per level with sentence context - Voice spelling with phonetic letter recognition - Custom keyboard with no autocorrect - 16 avatar choices per profile - 15 shop items: bee skins, themes, effects - Daily check-in streaks with bonus coins - Monthly rotating achievements - Multiple voice options - Apple Watch companion app

About

SpellBee Kids

This app offers engaging spelling practice for children in grades 1-6. It uses a game-like system with points, badges, and levels to build confidence. Features include practice and test modes with clear audio pronunciation and word definitions.

Highlights
  • 600 words across 6 grade levels
  • Practice and timed test modes
  • XP points and leveling system
  • Unlockable badges and achievements
  • Clear audio pronunciation and definitions
  • Bonus word packs available
Features
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DESCRIPTION SpellBee Kids makes learning to spell exciting and rewarding for kids in grades 1 through 6. With 600 carefully chosen words across 6 grade levels, SpellBee Kids helps kids build spelling confidence through fun, game-like practice — complete with XP points, badges, and a leveling system that keeps them coming back. PRACTICE MODE Unlimited practice with helpful hints — tap to hear the word spoken aloud, reveal the definition, or hear it used in a sentence. Missed words automatically repeat so every word gets mastered. TEST MODE Put those skills to the test. Choose 10, 20, or 50 words in a timed test. Earn bonus XP for speed and accuracy. See a detailed breakdown of every word after the test. XP AND LEVELING Kids earn XP for every word they spell correctly. Level up from Recess Rookie all the way to National Champion across 9 exciting ranks. BADGES AND ACHIEVEMENTS Unlock 12 collectible badges — get a 5-word streak, score 100% on a test, spell 100 words total, and more. Every badge is a milestone worth celebrating. CLEAR AUDIO PRONUNCIATION Every word is spoken clearly using Apple's built-in speech engine. Kids hear the word, a definition, and an example sentence — just like a real spelling bee. GRADE LEVELS 1st Grade — Foundational 3 to 4 letter words 2nd Grade — Short vowels, blends and digraphs 3rd Grade — Multi-syllable and compound words 4th Grade — Prefixes, suffixes and harder patterns 5th Grade — Advanced vocabulary and word roots 6th Grade — Complex words for spelling bee prep BONUS WORD PACKS Expand your word list with themed bonus packs: Animal Kingdom — 100 animal and nature words Science Lab — 100 science and discovery words Sports Zone — 100 sports and athletics words Holiday Cheer — 100 seasonal and holiday words FREE TRIAL Try everything free for 3 days. Then continue with a $1.99 per month subscription — cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Bonus word packs are one-time purchases, yours to keep forever. SpellBee Kids is perfect for daily spelling practice, homework help, and spelling bee preparation. No ads. No distractions. Just spelling, fun, and learning. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SpellFlare4 screens
SpellBee Kids4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SpellFlare at every 8 days against SpellBee Kids's monthly. 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. SpellFlare sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and SpellBee Kids sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpellFlare ships an update every 8 days, SpellBee Kids monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SpellFlare versus SpellBee Kids: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpellFlareSpellBee Kids
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVenkata Krishna R. SistlaDaniel Spirgen

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SpellFlare

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Unlock Watch full access$0.99
5 purchases

SpellBee Kids

Subscriptions1
  • SpellBee Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time4
  • Animal Kingdom Pack$2.99
  • Sports Zone$2.99
  • Holiday Cheer Pack$2.99
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  • Science Lab$2.99

Questions

Is SpellFlare free?
SpellFlare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpellBee Kids free?
SpellBee Kids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SpellFlare or SpellBee Kids have ads?
Neither SpellFlare nor SpellBee Kids shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpellFlare or SpellBee Kids?
SpellFlare ships an update every 8 days, and SpellBee Kids monthly. Most recently, SpellFlare was updated on October 31, 2026 and SpellBee Kids on October 31, 2026.

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