Comparison

SpellBee Kids vs SpellBee

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

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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/

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SpellBee

Features
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Help your child walk into this week's spelling test ready. Paste the school word list, let Bee Buddy read each word aloud, and practice the ones that slipped in short daily rounds. Built for spelling bee practice too: eight levels from first words to championship-level challenges, each with a definition and an example sentence. No account. No ads. Built-in words and clues play offline. YOUR SCHOOL SPELLING LIST, READY IN SECONDS Paste words from a worksheet, email or message, one per line or separated by commas. Review and edit them, add your own definitions if you like, then tap practice. Duplicates are removed, and your lists stay on your device. HEAR EVERY WORD Bee Buddy recordings cover all 360 built-in words, their definitions and example sentences, and they work offline. Hear a word again or use slow repeat whenever you need more time. Words from your own lists are read by your device's voice, or by an online Studio voice with Premium. THREE WAYS TO ANSWER • Type the word and check it instantly • Tap letter tiles, great for early readers • Spell it aloud: say the letters and SpellBee checks them, listening for English letter names whatever language the phone is set to. Say "repeat" to hear the word again. Hands-free mode opens the mic after each word. TODAY'S PRACTICE AND FIRST-TRY PROGRESS Each day mixes words at your level with words due for review. Results separate words spelled right on the first try from words finished after another go, so you can see which spellings have really stuck. Coach focus gathers the most-missed words into a focus round. A grown-up can turn on one gentle daily reminder in Settings. PARENT VIEW Words asked and spelled correctly, best run, perfect streaks, progress on each of your lists and the words that need attention, all on one screen. SPELLING BEE PRACTICE Eight difficulty levels, from first words to championship-level stumpers. Built-in themed word packs work offline. About 100 words come with a fun fact that is read aloud after a correct answer. BEE ADVENTURES Explore three illustrated worlds with Bee Buddy, four short stops in each. All of Sunny Meadow is included for everyone; Moonlight Garden and Rainbow Falls come with Premium. NUMBER BEE AND MATH BEE Spell numbers as words ("38" becomes thirty-eight), or hear a sum and spell the answer, in three number ranges. QUESTS, HONEY AND BADGES Three daily quests, honey for correct words, Bee ranks from Egg to Queen Bee, badges, and a daily word with a streak. PREMIUM SpellBee is free to download, and every practice mode is included. Premium adds: • Moonlight Garden and Rainbow Falls • Unlimited parent-made word lists (3 included) • Unlimited Math Bee rounds (1 a day included) • Online Studio voices for words from your own lists Built-in words always use the included Bee Buddy recordings. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in your local currency before checkout, and a grown-up question comes before any purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel them in your Apple ID account settings. Restore Purchases is in Settings and on the Premium screen. PRIVACY No account and no ads. Lists, Adventure progress and practice history stay on your device. Optional speech recognition may use your device provider's servers. Online voices for your own words send the word text to our voice service. Purchases are verified with Apple. See the privacy policy for details. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nalhamzy.github.io/spellbee/privacy.html

Screenshots

SpellBee Kids4 screens
SpellBee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SpellBee at 13.0 against SpellBee Kids's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. SpellBee Kids sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SpellBee sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SpellBee Kids versus SpellBee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpellBee KidsSpellBee
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel SpirgenNADIR AL-HAMZI

In-app purchases

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
3 purchases

SpellBee

Subscriptions2
  • SpellBee Premium$4.991 Month
  • SpellBee Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • SpellBee Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is SpellBee Kids free?
SpellBee Kids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpellBee free?
SpellBee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SpellBee Kids or SpellBee have ads?
Neither SpellBee Kids nor SpellBee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpellBee Kids or SpellBee?
SpellBee Kids ships an update monthly, and SpellBee monthly. Most recently, SpellBee Kids was updated on October 31, 2026 and SpellBee on November 9, 2026.

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