Tricky Words vs SpellStar

Tricky Words turns the UK government's official spelling lists into a science-backed practice routine that actually works - no fuss, no forgotten worksheets, no repeating yourself. This app replaces all your flashcards with a clever digital system on your phone. It asks the right words at the right time to ensure optimal learning and speed. OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT WORD LISTS, BUILT IN The National Curriculum specifies exactly which High Frequency Words (HFW) and Common Exception Words (CEW) every child must master from Reception through Year 6. We've built all of them in - over 650 words, organised by year and difficulty. When your child's school sends home a custom list, simply snap a photo, and the app automatically imports it alongside the built-in words. SMARTER PRACTICE WITH BUCKETS We use a proven spaced-repetition system to move words from short-term memory into long-term mastery - the exact same principle used in medical and language training worldwide. Words practised correctly move up through four levels. Mistakes reset a word to the beginning, ensuring it gets the extra attention it needs. The app handles all the scheduling, so you never have to think about which word to test next. REPEAT LIST When a word trips your child up, it goes on the Repeat List and comes back every few words - exactly when it needs reinforcing. Words stay on the list until they're answered correctly, and you can always see what's coming next. TAILORED TO YOUR CHILD Multi-child support means each child has their own library, progress tracker, and word selection. You choose exactly which school years and difficulty levels to include. Mark a word as "Mastered", and it disappears from practice for good. TWO-PHONE MODE If you'd rather not show your child the screen, pair two phones over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. You control the session on your device while your child sees only a clean display, complete with a fanfare when they get it right.

SpellStar turns weekly spelling practice into a wizard's adventure. Children cast spells, pop letters, hunt runes and battle bosses, and every word they practice is read aloud. No ads. No accounts. No tracking. MADE FOR US CLASSROOMS - American spellings and grade levels from Pre-K to 5th grade - Dolch sight words, from Pre-Primer to Third Grade, plus the Dolch nouns - Add your child's own weekly list in seconds, by typing it, scanning a QR code or taking a photo of the list 13 WAYS TO PRACTICE Spell Cast, Letter Pop, Rune Hunt, Missing Letters, Word Builder, Spell Match, Spell Halves, Word Scramble, Boss Battle, Star Rush and more. Easy, medium and hard settings keep every child at the right level. REWARDS THAT KEEP THEM COMING BACK Earn XP, level up, collect badges and hatch dragons. Word of the Day and word mastery show real progress, word by word. FOR PARENTS A parent area protected by your own PIN shows progress, weak words and detailed results. Children never see a purchase screen. FOR TEACHERS Create classrooms, set spelling tests and schedules, print resources and share lists with a QR code. FREE TO START Spell Cast and My Spelling List are free for one child, for as long as you like. Subscribe to unlock more: - Plus: every game mode, weak words, detailed results and difficulty settings, for up to 2 children - Family: everything in Plus, with weekly progress and PDF export, for up to 10 children. Family Sharing is available on the Family plan on iPhone and iPad - Classroom: classroom mode, spelling tests and print resources, for up to 35 children Everything stays on your device. There are no accounts to create and nothing to sign in to. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings at any time. Privacy policy: https://lydexsolutions.co.uk/spellstar-privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/