Comparison

Spellbridge vs Spellexi

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

Head to head
About

Spellbridge

This app helps children practice English spelling with a structured, step-by-step method that reduces guesswork. It offers an optional journal for deeper learning and is designed for young learners, including ESL students, to build confidence and make spelling easier.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step spelling method
  • Structured sound practice
  • Optional handwriting journal
  • Calm and simple learning
  • Designed for ESL learners
  • Short, focused daily practice
Features
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Spellbridge™ – Practice English spelling with clarity English spelling can feel confusing. The same sound can be written in many different ways, and rules don’t always help. Spellbridge™ helps children practice English spelling step by step — with less guessing and more understanding. How it works. Spellbridge uses a simple 3-step method: • You Say – Hear the word naturally • You Write – Slow it down and notice every letter • You Spell – Build the word independently The “You Write” step is a temporary, structured sound step that helps children notice every letter and reduce confusion at the beginning. Children hear the word naturally first and then build the correct spelling in the final step. Spellbridge Journal (optional) For deeper learning, children can use the Spellbridge Journal: • Write words by hand • Strengthen memory through movement • Support multisensory learning This optional step helps reinforce spelling and build stronger word memory. Why Spellbridge • Reduces guessing • Builds confidence • Makes complex spelling easier to understand • Calm, simple learning approach • Designed with ESL learners in mind Who it’s for Spellbridge is ideal for: • Children learning English (ESL) • Children who can read but struggle to spell • Parents looking for a clearer, less overwhelming way to practice spelling Best suited for children ages 6–12, especially those learning English How children learn • Short, focused practice (about 10 minutes a day) • Small word sets • Repetition over a few days • Steady, pressure-free progress Spellbridge offers an auto-renewable subscription to unlock all 9 planets and full content: • Monthly — $9.99 USD • Annual — $79.99 USD Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to period end. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://app.termly.io/policy-viewer/policy.html?policyUUID=0ed2e0ef-14d0-483b-ad3e-5c22e8780e4d Terms of Use: https://app.termly.io/policy-viewer/policy.html?policyUUID=12f9e6cc-026c-4e0a-91c3-565560aca759

About

Spellexi

This app transforms spelling practice into lasting skills using spaced repetition and a unique review system. It analyzes handwritten work via photos, providing instant feedback and tracking progress to ensure words are mastered.

Highlights
  • Spaced repetition for memory retention
  • Photo grading of handwritten words
  • Look-Say-Cover-Write-Check review
  • Progress tracking and mastery visualization
  • Works with any curriculum
  • COPPA-compliant privacy
Features
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Spellexi turns spelling practice into permanent spelling skills. Hi, I'm Cassandra. I'm a homeschool mom (and an engineer, and an education geek), and I built Spellexi because I couldn't find anything that truly helped my daughter with spelling. We'd buy the curriculum, study and practice, but the words weren't improving. I realized we needed a specific kind of simple practice. Spellexi is the tool to do it. HOW IT WORKS Open the app on your phone. Read words aloud while your kid writes each one on paper. Snap a photo of the finished page. Spellexi grades it instantly. Five minutes. The reason it works isn't the photo grading. It's what happens between sessions. Spellexi uses spaced repetition (the same memory science behind serious language learning) plus a built-in Look-Say-Cover-Write-Check review for the words your kid misses. You don't have to think about any of it. Just read the words, watch them write, congratulate them at the end. The "make this actually stick" part runs underneath. SEE IT WORKING After every session you get a celebration screen. You see real progress. You see the words your kid used to get wrong but now gets right. You see the ones they're close to mastering. You see the exact moment a word moves into "mastered." It's the most reassuring thing in homeschool. You stop wondering "is any of this working?" because you can watch, week by week, that yes, it really is. WHAT'S DIFFERENT Most spelling apps gamify drills on a screen. Spellexi keeps the child on paper and the parent in the loop. Most apps test recall. Spellexi confirms whether the word actually stuck. Most spelling curricula ask you to plan the practice. Spellexi handles the word list, the timing, and the spaced review for you. WHO IT'S FOR Spellexi was built for students who struggle with spelling, including kids with dyslexia, dysgraphia, adhd or learning differences. It works with whatever phonics or spelling curriculum you're already using. You don't have to switch. You just add the practice layer that makes it stick. SUBSCRIPTION Spellexi Monthly is $9.99/month. Spellexi Annual is $79.99/year. Both come with a one month free trial. Subscriptions auto-renew at the same price unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. PRIVACY Spellexi is COPPA-compliant. The parent creates the account and owns the data. Handwritten samples are stored privately and used only to grade your child's practice. Full privacy policy at spellexi.com/privacy. QUESTIONS OR FEEDBACK Open Settings in the app and tap "Send Feedback or Request a Feature." Your note comes straight to me. With thanks, Cassandra Spellexi founder Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Spellbridge3 screens
Spellexi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Spellbridge at 16.6 against Spellexi's 26.2. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Spellbridge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Spellexi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Spellbridge against 5.0 for Spellexi. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spellbridge ships an update every 10 days, Spellexi every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Spellbridge versus Spellexi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpellbridgeSpellexi
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpellbridgeCassandra Jens

Customer experience

Spellbridge

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Spellexi

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Spellbridge

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$79.991 Year
2 purchases

Spellexi

Subscriptions2
  • Spellexi Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Spellexi Annual1 Month trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Spellbridge free?
Spellbridge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spellexi free?
Spellexi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spellbridge or Spellexi?
Spellbridge and Spellexi are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Spellbridge or Spellexi have ads?
Neither Spellbridge nor Spellexi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spellbridge or Spellexi?
Spellbridge ships an update every 10 days, and Spellexi every 8 days. Most recently, Spellbridge was updated on October 5, 2026 and Spellexi on October 14, 2026.

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