Comparison

DictateBoss vs SpellEasy

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

Head to head
About

DictateBoss

Features
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DictateBoss — a real-voice, fully automatic dictation and spelling practice assistant. Snap a photo of a textbook or a word list and the AI pulls out the words and sentences, reads them aloud, and quizzes you. Kids can practise English dictation and Chinese dictation on their own; parents no longer have to stop what they are doing to read words out. SNAP A PHOTO, GET A QUIZ Photograph a textbook, worksheet or handwritten word list and OCR extracts the vocabulary automatically. You can also import a PDF or Word (.docx) file, or just type words in. Long passages are split into sentences for you, and you can drag them into any order. ENGLISH DICTATION — BRITISH OR AMERICAN ACCENT Choose a British or American voice for English. Set playback speed from 0.5x to 2x, plus the repeat count and the gap between repeats, so the pace matches the learner. Works for spelling, vocabulary and full-sentence dictation. CHINESE DICTATION — CANTONESE OR MANDARIN, WITH STROKE ORDER Chinese can be read in Cantonese or Mandarin. Chinese and Japanese characters come with stroke-order animations, so a wrong stroke can be corrected on the spot. AI MARKING THAT SHOWS EVERY MISTAKE Answers are marked the moment you finish, with each wrong character highlighted — no more checking answers by hand. Missed words can be drilled again until they stick. WORKS OFFLINE Prepare the audio in advance and practise in the car, on a plane or anywhere else without Wi-Fi. RANDOM ORDER AND A BLUR PASSCODE LOCK Random mode shuffles the list so nobody memorises the sequence. The blur lock hides the answers behind a 4-digit passcode to stop peeking. ONE LIST, TWO DEVICES Scan a QR code to move a dictation list to another device — no internet needed — or export and import a file. 24 INTERFACE LANGUAGES English, 繁體中文, 简体中文, 日本語, 한국어, Français, Español, Português and 16 more. WHO IT IS FOR - Primary and secondary students doing English spelling, Chinese dictation and Mandarin dictation - Parents with no time to read out words, or unsure of their own pronunciation - Teachers preparing dictation lists and vocabulary tests - Self-learners drilling English vocabulary, Japanese kanji or Korean words - IELTS and TOEFL candidates building vocabulary PRICING The free version includes 10 dictation sessions with every feature unlocked. Pro is HK$88 for 180 days with unlimited dictation. dictateboss.com

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SpellEasy

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SpellEasy turns your child's school word list into a fun, interactive spelling game — no tutor needed. Whether your child has a weekly spelling test or is preparing for Cambridge YLE exams, SpellEasy gives them the practice they need, at home, at their own pace. HOW IT WORKS 1. Import your word list - Type words one by one - Paste a list of words - Photograph a word list — SpellEasy reads it automatically with OCR 2. Study the words Swipe through cards, hear each word pronounced clearly, and see translations and photos to build memory connections. 3. Spell it out Tap letters to spell each word. Earn up to 3 stars per word. Hints and pronunciation replays keep kids confident without giving the answer away. 4. Track progress Stars, mastered words, and a practice calendar — so you always know how your child is doing. BUILT-IN WORD LISTS Ready to practise without importing anything: - Cambridge YLE: Starters, Movers, Flyers (750 words) - Hong Kong Primary: K1 to P6 (800 words) - Singapore Primary: MOE syllabus (800 words) - Taiwan Elementary: MOE & GEPT Kids (800 words) FEATURES - Photo OCR: scan any word list from a textbook or worksheet - Text-to-speech: hear words pronounced in clear, natural English - Spelling hints: first letter, first & last, or all vowels revealed on demand - Adjustable replays: hear the word 1x, 2x, 3x, or unlimited times - Word images: visual clues to reinforce memory - Stars & mastery: words marked mastered after a 3-star performance - Practice calendar: track which days your child practised - Save & resume: pause mid-session and continue later - Categories: organise lists by subject, unit, or term - No account needed: everything stays on your device PREMIUM Free users get unlimited custom word lists and 2 topics per built-in level. Upgrade to SpellEasy Premium to unlock: - All built-in word lists across every level and territory - Spelling hints (first letter, first & last, vowels) - More pronunciation replays (2x, 3x, or unlimited) PRIVACY SpellEasy works fully offline. No account, no ads, no data collection. Your child's word lists and progress never leave your device. Privacy Policy: https://spelleasy.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DictateBoss4 screens
SpellEasy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DictateBoss at every 4 days against SpellEasy's every 3 weeks. DictateBoss 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. DictateBoss sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SpellEasy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DictateBoss ships an update every 4 days, SpellEasy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
DictateBoss versus SpellEasy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDictateBossSpellEasy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPickmy AIYu Ngon Ng

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DictateBoss

One-time1
  • 默書王 DictateBoss Pro (180天)$6.99
3 purchases

SpellEasy

Subscriptions3
  • SpellEasy Premium Weekly$0.997 Days
  • SpellEasy Premium 6-Month$8.996 Months
  • SpellEasy Premium Annual$9.991 Year

Questions

Is DictateBoss free?
DictateBoss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpellEasy free?
SpellEasy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DictateBoss or SpellEasy have ads?
Neither DictateBoss nor SpellEasy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DictateBoss or SpellEasy?
DictateBoss ships an update every 4 days, and SpellEasy every 3 weeks. Most recently, DictateBoss was updated on September 9, 2026 and SpellEasy on September 14, 2026.

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