SpellBee Kids vs SpellingJoy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
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.
- Assigned word lists
- Words read aloud
- Build words with letter tiles
- Earn rewards
- Simple sign-in
- Playful, low-pressure practice
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SpellBee Kids at 5.0 against SpellingJoy's 4.2. SpellingJoy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. SpellBee Kids sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SpellingJoy asks for nothing beyond the download.
SpellBee Kids holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpellingJoy has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SpellBee Kids ships an update monthly, SpellingJoy every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | SpellBee Kids | SpellingJoy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Spirgen | Yuval Soueid |
Customer experience
SpellBee Kids
SpellingJoy
In-app purchases
SpellBee Kids
- SpellBee Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Animal Kingdom Pack$2.99
- Sports Zone$2.99
- Holiday Cheer Pack$2.99
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- Science Lab$2.99
SpellingJoy
No in-app purchases
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