Comparison

Spelling Stream vs Little Spelling Bee

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

Head to head
About

Spelling Stream

Transform school spelling lists into engaging games and practice tests for children aged 5-12. Easily create custom word lists by snapping photos, typing, or pasting, and enjoy a variety of fun challenges. Track progress, earn rewards, and practice offline with kid-safe features.

Highlights
  • Create custom spelling lists from photos
  • Variety of arcade-style spelling games
  • Record words in your own voice
  • Practice and final test modes
  • Progress tracking and rewards system
  • Offline play
  • Kid-safe and COPPA compliant
Features
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Spelling games built from your child's own school words instead of a premade list. Enter this week's list from the teacher (photo, voice, or typing) and Spelling Stream turns those exact words into ten games and a practice test. No ads. No premade lists. No account needed. Games and tests work offline. SNAP, TYPE, OR SPEAK Take a photo of the printed list and on-device AI reads the words for you. Type them. Or say them out loud. Any of the three takes seconds. TEN SPELLING GAMES Every game uses your child's exact words. Letter Catch: catch the right letter fish to build each word Snake: steer the snake to eat letters in the right order Scramble: unscramble jumbled letters to spell each word Missing Letter: fill in the blank to finish the word Word Search: find every spelling word hidden in the grid Flashcards: self-study with a quick self-check Connect: drag a line through the letters in order Tic-Tac-Toe: spell a word to claim a square and beat the computer Space Pulse: each correct letter fires a beam and plays the next note of a tune your child knows Code Word: hear the word, type a guess, and green and yellow clues show which letters are right HEAR YOUR OWN VOICE Record yourself saying each word. During practice and tests your child hears you, not a robot. Recordings stay on your device and are never uploaded. PRACTICE AND TEST MODES Practice Mode gives feedback after every word. Test Mode works like the real classroom test. Progress tracking shows which words still need work. EARN STARS, UNLOCK REWARDS Kids earn stars and spend them on collectible character stickers across several rarity tiers. No loot boxes. Kids see exactly what they're saving for. PARENTS STAY IN CONTROL Smart Keyboard: vowels highlighted, no autocomplete, no distracting symbols No ads, no tracking: COPPA compliant and private by design Fully offline: games, tests, and recordings all work without internet Locked settings: a PIN, Face ID, or a math problem keeps kids out FREE TO START, UPGRADE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY The free version includes every game, one word list, voice recording, and collectible stickers. No account needed. Spelling Stream Pro adds: More lists and words: room for the whole school year Cloud Sync: lists stay in step on every device in the house Multiple profiles: each child gets their own words, progress, and stickers Focus Words: missed words come up first in practice, tests, and games until spelled right three times in a row. Off until you turn it on. Letter Distractors: wrong-letter choices in games come from real mistakes kids make, not random picks Enhanced Voice: a clear recorded voice for thousands of school words in your region's accent. Plays offline once downloaded. Your own recordings always play first. Real-World Parent Rewards: tie spelling progress to screen time, outings, or any goal you set Exclusive Stickers: Uncommon and Rare characters Exclusive Themes: new looks for the whole app Try it free today. Spelling Stream Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. • Spelling Stream Pro (Yearly) — $19.99 per year, with a 7-day free trial for first-time subscribers • Spelling Stream Pro (Monthly) — $1.99 per month Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically 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 the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://spellingstream.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://spellingstream.com/privacy.html

About

Little Spelling Bee

This app offers a playful and engaging way for young children to learn spelling. Through colorful visuals, sounds, and interactive games, kids can practice word recognition and listening skills with a motivating bee mascot.

Highlights
  • Fun spelling games for early learners
  • Picture-based word learning
  • Interactive letter bubble tapping
  • Auditory word practice
  • Reward animations for correct answers
  • Kid-friendly interface
Features
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**Little Spelling Bee** is a colorful spelling game designed for young children ages 5 and up. Kids can learn simple words through cute pictures, bright letter bubbles, cheerful sounds, and fun reward animations. The app is easy for little kids to use, with a playful design, large buttons, and a happy bee mascot that makes learning feel like a game. Children hear a word, see a picture, and tap letters to complete the spelling. Each correct answer brings stars, sparkles, and joyful feedback to keep kids motivated. **Features:** • Fun spelling games for early learners • Cute pictures for each word • Colorful letter bubbles • Word listening practice • Easy picture matching activities • Happy bee mascot • Stars, rewards, and celebration animations • Kid-friendly design with simple icons • Great for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary kids • Simple words including animals, food, nature, school items, and actions Little Spelling Bee helps children practice spelling, listening, word recognition, and early reading skills in a bright and joyful way. Perfect for kids who are starting to learn English words, letters, and simple spelling.

Screenshots

Spelling Stream4 screens
Little Spelling Bee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Little Spelling Bee at 5.0 against Spelling Stream's 4.7. Spelling Stream's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Spelling Stream sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Little Spelling Bee sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Little Spelling Bee holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spelling Stream has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Spelling Stream versus Little Spelling Bee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpelling StreamLittle Spelling Bee
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMonthly Balance Capital LLCAlteru Inc.

Customer experience

Spelling Stream

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Little Spelling Bee

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Spelling Stream

Subscriptions2
  • Spelling Stream Pro$1.991 Month
  • Spelling Stream Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
1 purchases

Little Spelling Bee

One-time1
  • Little Spelling Bee Unlimited$2.99

Questions

Is Spelling Stream free?
Spelling Stream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Little Spelling Bee free?
Little Spelling Bee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spelling Stream or Little Spelling Bee?
Little Spelling Bee is rated higher. Spelling Stream averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Little Spelling Bee averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Spelling Stream or Little Spelling Bee have ads?
Neither Spelling Stream nor Little Spelling Bee shows ads.

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