Spell My List vs Phonics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Spell My List
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Spell My List helps students practice their spelling words using custom lists and smart technology.ย 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.
Phonics
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Phonics helps children aged 4 to 8 hear, count and play with the sounds of English โ the skills every reader needs before, and while, learning to read. Built by a primary-school teacher for a real classroom, Phonics grows with your child: an invisible difficulty ratchet makes each game a little harder after a few successes and a little easier after a few misses, so nobody ever sees a "level" โ they just keep playing. 14 GAMES โข Vocabulary โ find the right word โข The Sounds โ where do you hear the sound? โข The Syllables โ clap and count โข Find the Syllable โ which syllable is it hiding in? โข Spelling Test โ the Montessori way โข Writing โ build the word, letter by letter โข The Rhymes, Odd One Out, The First Sound โข The Syllable Train, Sound Memory, The Sound Hunt โข Repeat After Me โ record and listen to yourself โข The Riddle MADE FOR NON-READERS Every instruction is spoken aloud. Every word has a picture. Children play on their own from the very first tap. TODAY'S CHALLENGE Each day, three games are picked for a short guided session โ open to everyone, subscribed or not. FOR GROWN-UPS Several children can play on the same device, each with their own profile and stars. The Grown-Ups' Corner shows which words and sounds a child keeps missing. Progress stays on the device. PHONICS PLUS Vocabulary, The Sounds, The Syllables and today's challenge are free. Phonics Plus unlocks all 14 games for every child on the device, with Family Sharing and no ads โ ever. โข Monthly plan, or โข Yearly plan with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period (or of the free trial). Manage or cancel it any time in your App Store settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://apperetif.com/phonics/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Spell My List at none against Phonics's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Spell My List | Phonics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 17.2 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 183 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Md Yousuf Ali | Alexandre Sivera |
In-app purchases
Spell My List
No in-app purchases
Phonics
No in-app purchases
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