Better Speller vs SpellStar Fun
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Better Speller
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Make spelling practice something kids actually look forward to. Better Speller transforms homework drudgery into an engaging learning adventure. Build custom word lists, practice with audio pronunciation, play four interactive spelling games, and track progress with detailed history and achievement badges, all without ads or subscriptions. Try everything for free with up to 35 words, then unlock unlimited words with a single one-time purchase. Every practice feature is included from the start; the games, the badges, the voice recordings, all of it. One purchase covers your iPhone, iPad and Mac. iCloud Sync, if you'd like your lists to follow you between devices, is an optional add-on. FOR STUDENTS Practice & Test Modes Hear each word spoken aloud, then type your answer. Practice mode gives you multiple chances to get it right, while Test mode checks what you've really learned. Instant feedback after every word keeps you moving forward. Four Fun Spelling Games - Word Search: Find your spelling words hidden in a letter grid - Spelling Choice: Hear a word and pick the correct spelling from four options - Fill in the Blanks: Complete words with missing letters after hearing them spoken - Unscramble: Tap shuffled letters back into the right order 25 Achievement Badges Earn trophies for perfect scores, practice streaks, daily habits, and more. Badges appear right on your word list so you can show off your hard work. FOR PARENTS & TEACHERS Build Custom Word Lists Create as many lists as you need; one per grade level, subject, or week. Add words with definitions and example sentences, or look them up automatically. Share lists with other families using the built-in export feature. Record Words in Your Own Voice Record yourself saying each word and its example sentence. Hearing a familiar voice makes a real difference for younger learners. Track Every Session View a full history of every practice and test session, including which words were missed. After any session, jump straight into practicing just the missed words with one tap. Organize with Folders Group your lists into folders by school year, subject, or term. Expand and collapse them to keep things tidy, and run Mixed Practice across a whole folder at once. Flexible Settings Choose the reading voice, adjust speech speed, set how many attempts students get per word, and enable handwriting mode for Apple Pencil on iPad. Sync & Share Across Your Apple Devices (Optional) - Keep Everything in Sync: word lists, students and folders across iPhone, iPad and Mac via your own iCloud account. - Share a Student's Lists: send an invitation link in Messages; tapping it opens Better Speller and adds the lists, with changes appearing automatically. - See Practice History Everywhere: turn on Sync Results to see scores and test history from every device and anyone you've shared with. - iCloud Sync & Sharing is a one-time add-on. Without it, everything stays on your device. KEY FEATURES - Custom word lists with definitions and example sentences - Text-to-speech with adjustable voice and speed - Optional parent/teacher voice recordings for words and sentences - Practice mode (multiple attempts) and Test mode (one chance) - Four interactive spelling games - Detailed session history with scores and word-by-word breakdown - 25 achievement badges to motivate learners - Organize lists into folders - Apple Pencil handwriting support on iPad - Import and export word lists to share with others - One purchase unlocks unlimited words on iPhone, iPad and Mac; iCloud Sync is an optional add-on - No ads, no subscriptions; just optional one-time purchases PERFECT FOR - Weekly spelling homework - Homeschool curriculum - Test prep and review - Summer learning - ESL and language learners Better Speller keeps your data on your device by default. iCloud Sync is optional, uses your own iCloud account, and turns on only when you choose. No ads, no third-party tracking, no account to create.
SpellStar Fun
This app offers a fun and engaging way for children to practice spelling. It features multiple game modes, grade-appropriate word lists, and themed packs, all designed to build vocabulary and prepare for spelling bees. With individual profiles and progress tracking, it's a safe and educational tool for kids.
- Multiple game modes (Listen & Spell, Fill In The Blanks, Multiple Choice)
- Grade-appropriate word lists (Grades 1-6+)
- Themed word packs
- Up to 4 kid profiles with progress tracking
- AI-powered word explanation and generation
- Offline play capability
- No ads or in-app purchases
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SpellStar Fun is the ultimate spelling bee app designed to make learning fun for children of all ages! Whether your child is just starting out or ready for advanced challenges, SpellStar Fun grows with them. 3 EXCITING GAME MODES - Listen & Spell: Hear the word and type it out - Fill In The Blanks: Complete the missing letters - Multiple Choice: Pick the correct spelling GRADE-APPROPRIATE WORD LISTS - Grades 1-3: Foundation words for early learners - Grades 4-6: Intermediate vocabulary builders - Grade 6+: Advanced words for spelling champions - 200+ carefully curated words across all levels 4 THEMED WORD PACKS - Halloween Pack - Christmas Pack - Back to School Pack - Environment Pack BUILT FOR FAMILIES - Up to 4 kid profiles with fun emoji avatars - Individual progress tracking per child - Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulty levels - 7 word categories to explore AI-POWERED LEARNING - AI Explain feature helps kids understand word meanings - Smart word generation keeps practice fresh - Works offline after initial word download ENGAGING SOUND EFFECTS - Satisfying correct/wrong answer sounds - Streak celebrations to keep kids motivated - Completion fanfare for finishing sessions SAFE FOR KIDS - No ads - No in-app purchases - No social features - Privacy focused Perfect for home practice, road trips, or anywhere learning happens. SpellStar Fun makes spelling practice something kids actually look forward to! Great for: Spelling bee preparation, homework help, vocabulary building, and making screen time educational.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpellStar Fun at none against Better Speller's 2. SpellStar Fun also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Better Speller sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SpellStar Fun asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Better Speller | SpellStar Fun |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Hansen | Srisan LLC |
In-app purchases
Better Speller
- iCloud Sync and Sharing$2.99
- Unlimited Words$4.99
SpellStar Fun
No in-app purchases
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