Comparison

Spell My List vs SpellingJoy

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

Head to head
About

Spell My List

Features
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Spell My List helps students practice their spelling words using custom lists and smart technology.  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.

About

SpellingJoy

This app helps children practice spelling words through interactive games. Parents or teachers can assign specific word lists, and children can learn by hearing words spoken aloud and building them with letter tiles, earning rewards for their effort.

Highlights
  • Assigned word lists
  • Words read aloud
  • Build words with letter tiles
  • Earn rewards
  • Simple sign-in
  • Playful, low-pressure practice
Features
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SpellingJoy makes practicing spelling something kids actually look forward to. A parent or teacher sets up a class and shares a simple class code. Your child joins in seconds — no email, no password, no personal details — taps their name, and starts practicing the exact words they've been assigned. Every word is read aloud in a warm, friendly teacher voice, so early readers can hear each word and sound it out. Kids build the word from colorful letter tiles, get gentle encouragement, and earn stars they can spend on fun rewards — with Joy the fox cheering them on. WHY FAMILIES & TEACHERS LOVE IT • Free — no ads, no in-app purchases • Assigned word lists, so practice matches the classroom • Every word spoken clearly by a warm narrator • Playful, low-pressure practice that celebrates effort, not just right answers • Simple, safe sign-in — just a class code and a first name SpellingJoy is built for young learners and the grown-ups who help them — friendly enough for a 6-year-old to use on their own, and structured enough to reinforce real classroom spelling. Start spelling with Joy today!

Screenshots

Spell My List4 screens
SpellingJoy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SpellingJoy at 15.1 against Spell My List's 17.5. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Spell My List versus SpellingJoy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpell My ListSpellingJoy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMd Yousuf AliYuval Soueid

In-app purchases

None

Spell My List

No in-app purchases

None

SpellingJoy

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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