Comparison

Spelling.Live vs Spell Dash

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

Head to head
About

Spelling.Live

Features
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Spelling.Live turns your child's weekly school spelling list into five calm minutes a day. Photograph their list, or pick one of ours, and your child practises those exact words by writing, typing, saying or choosing them, on screen or on paper. When they get stuck, help arrives one step at a time, so they can work out and finish the word themselves. PRACTISE THIS WEEK. REMEMBER IT LATER. Spelling.Live doesn't just prepare children for Friday's test. Words and spelling patterns come back at the right time, and a three-week checkpoint checks whether they've really stuck, including whether your child can use the same pattern in words they've never been given before. WHY FAMILIES USE IT • Their real school spellings, not just generic word lists • Five-minute practice sessions that fit around family life • Writing, typing, speaking and choosing, so children can practise in different ways • Snap a photo of their spelling test and have it marked for you • Handwriting checked as they write on screen • Step-by-step help when they're stuck, without simply giving them the answer • Words return before they're forgotten • Three-week checkpoints show which spelling patterns have really stuck • Weekly progress emails show how they're doing and what needs more practice • Practice reminders can be set for each child • Games and coins they earn by practising first FROM FIRST SOUNDS TO 11+ Start with Reception phonics, Sound Parts and early VC and CVC words, then move through curriculum spelling patterns, KS2 statutory words and 11+ practice. Use your child's school list or choose from built-in UK curriculum word lists and spelling patterns. MADE FOR DIFFERENT LEARNERS Children can practise by writing, typing, speaking or choosing. Support for dyslexia and SEN includes reading-friendly fonts, coloured overlays and gentler handwriting checks. UK, US, Australian and Indian English are supported. FOR TEACHERS Set lists for a whole class, print personalised test sheets, and photograph completed tests so they're marked for you to check. SAFE FOR CHILDREN No ads. Children's data is never sold. Made in the UK by AK Shah Ltd. Free to download.

About

Spell Dash

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Spell Dash is a fun, fast-paced spelling game designed for children aged 4 to 11. Built around the UK National Curriculum, it helps kids practise over 1,500 words across Reception to Year 6. HOW IT WORKS Kids hear a word spoken aloud, then tap colourful letter tiles to spell it before time runs out. Every correct word earns up to 3 stars based on speed. Switch to Word Search mode to find the hidden spelling words in the letter grid, or try the new Missing Letters mode — listen to the word and fill in the gaps! More game modes are on the way — check the Game Modes screen for a sneak peek. FEATURES • FREE: 653 words across Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 (no purchase required) • SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED: 853 additional words across Year 3–6 and VS Mode (£1.99/month or £9.99/year — 7-day free trial included) • Three game modes — Spelling, Word Search and Missing Letters • 36 badges to earn as you progress • Daily Challenge — new words every day, locks once completed • Multiple player profiles — perfect for families • Daily and challenge streak tracking • VS Mode — two players, same device • Personal bests and leaderboard • Parent dashboard with detailed progress stats • Real human voice, not text-to-speech • No ads, no tracking, fully COPPA compliant • Parent settings (PIN protected) FREE TO TRY Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are completely free (653 words). Unlock an additional 853 words across Year 3–6 plus VS Mode with a subscription (£1.99/month or £9.99/year). A 7-day free trial is included with every new subscription. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS • Monthly: £1.99/month • Annual: £9.99/year • 7-day free trial for new subscribers • Payment charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID Account Settings Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Spelling.Live4 screens
Spell Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spelling.Live at none against Spell Dash's 2. Spelling.Live also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Spell Dash's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Spell Dash sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Spelling.Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spelling.Live ships an update every 3 weeks, Spell Dash weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Spelling.Live versus Spell Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpelling.LiveSpell Dash
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManoj ShahAMP London Group Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Spelling.Live

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Spell Dash

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Spell Dash Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Spelling.Live free?
Spelling.Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spell Dash free?
Spell Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spelling.Live or Spell Dash have ads?
Neither Spelling.Live nor Spell Dash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spelling.Live or Spell Dash?
Spelling.Live ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spell Dash weekly. Most recently, Spelling.Live was updated on October 24, 2026 and Spell Dash on October 28, 2026.

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