# Snap Spell vs Retro Spelling Bee

The clearest difference is device support: Retro Spelling Bee at 3 against Snap Spell's 1. Retro Spelling Bee also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snap Spell sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Retro Spelling Bee sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snap Spell | Retro Spelling Bee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snap-spell-spelling-practice/id6772681087/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 353 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zheng Xu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819192130) | [Manuel Varela](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786888583) |

## What reviewers say

### Snap Spell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snap-spell-spelling-practice/id6772681087)

This app helps children practice spelling by turning word lists into interactive dictation exercises. It reads words aloud, checks answers, and provides spaced review for missed words. Parents can import lists from various formats and track progress.

**Highlights:** Automatic dictation of word lists, Import lists via scan, photo, text, or files, Spaced review for missed words, Solo and practice-together modes, Support for British and American spellings, Weekly progress reports, AI voice options (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snap Spell Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Snap Spell Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Snap Spell Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### Retro Spelling Bee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-spelling-bee/id6786888581)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Snap Spell free?

Snap Spell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Retro Spelling Bee free?

Retro Spelling Bee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Snap Spell or Retro Spelling Bee have ads?

Neither Snap Spell nor Retro Spelling Bee shows ads.

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