Comparison

字悠 LexiPebble Dictation vs 默書皇 SpellBee

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

Head to head
About

字悠 LexiPebble Dictation

This app helps families practice Chinese and English words through dictation, handwriting, and sentence reordering. It offers parent-controlled word list management, stroke-order guidance for handwriting, and progress tracking. Learning content is stored locally, with optional internet access for certain features.

Highlights
  • Word list management
  • Handwriting practice with stroke guidance
  • Dictation sessions
  • Sentence reordering
  • Progress tracking
  • Multi-language text-to-speech
Features
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LexiPebble helps families practise Chinese and English words through dictation, handwriting and sentence reordering. Previously known as Dictation Pal, it now has a new Little Page book companion and refreshed design. • Manage word lists and learner profiles in PIN-protected Parent Mode. • Enter, scan or import word lists, then export and share lists for backup. • Listen to Cantonese, Mandarin and English text-to-speech playback. • Practise handwriting with stroke-order guidance and review saved attempts. • Complete dictation sessions and review or resume unfinished marking. • Download sentence packs for word-tile reordering practice. • View practice history and weekly progress. • Layouts adapt to compact, wide and landscape windows. No account is needed. Learning content is stored on your device. Some features, including English dictionary lookup and resource downloads, need internet access. Ads appear in Parent Mode; a one-time purchase removes them. Usage analytics and crash diagnostics are optional and off by default. See the Privacy Policy for third-party data handling. The app interface supports English and Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong).

About

默書皇 SpellBee

Features
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30 minutes of dictation every night? Let SpellBee handle it. SpellBee is the simplest dictation and spelling practice app for kids and parents. Parents add words in 30 seconds, and kids practice independently — no more sitting next to them reading words one by one. Core Features - Trilingual TTS — Cantonese, Mandarin, and English voice support - Chinese Handwriting — Authentic grid paper (田字格) for character practice - English Spelling — Type-and-check with instant grading - Repeat & Slow Mode — Replay words at normal or slow speed - Score Tracking — Star ratings to track every improvement - Wrong Word Review — Automatically collect mistakes for extra practice Why SpellBee? - 30-Second Setup — Add words and start practicing immediately - Fully Offline — No internet needed, works anywhere - Free — All core features at zero cost - Custom Word Lists — Match your school's weekly spelling list perfectly - Bilingual UI — Switch between Chinese and English anytime How Parents Use It Monday: Get the spelling list from school, add words in 30 seconds Tuesday-Thursday: Kids practice 10 minutes daily on their own Friday: Final review before the test Result: Parents save 30 minutes every evening, kids improve their scores Perfect For - Primary/elementary school students (ages 5-12) - Parents helping kids with weekly dictation - Chinese language learners practicing character writing - Students improving English spelling skills

Screenshots

字悠 LexiPebble Dictation3 screens
默書皇 SpellBee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 默書皇 SpellBee at none against 字悠 LexiPebble Dictation's 1. 默書皇 SpellBee also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. 字悠 LexiPebble Dictation sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 默書皇 SpellBee asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

字悠 LexiPebble Dictation ships an update monthly, 默書皇 SpellBee every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
字悠 LexiPebble Dictation versus 默書皇 SpellBee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter字悠 LexiPebble Dictation默書皇 SpellBee
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMadness Technology LimitedSai Wai Law

In-app purchases

1 purchases

字悠 LexiPebble Dictation

One-time1
  • Support Development + Remove Ads$5.99
None

默書皇 SpellBee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 字悠 LexiPebble Dictation free?
字悠 LexiPebble Dictation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 默書皇 SpellBee free?
默書皇 SpellBee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 字悠 LexiPebble Dictation or 默書皇 SpellBee have ads?
字悠 LexiPebble Dictation shows ads; 默書皇 SpellBee does not.
Which is updated more often, 字悠 LexiPebble Dictation or 默書皇 SpellBee?
字悠 LexiPebble Dictation ships an update monthly, and 默書皇 SpellBee every 2 months. Most recently, 字悠 LexiPebble Dictation was updated on November 13, 2026 and 默書皇 SpellBee on November 13, 2026.

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