Snap Spell vs Dictation Master
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Snap Spell
Easily create custom spelling practice lists from photos, text, or typed words. Hear words read aloud with adjustable speed and accent options. Track progress and organize lists for focused learning.
- Scan word lists from photos or text
- Create custom practice lists
- Read words aloud with adjustable speed
- Track mastered and challenging words
- Organize lists by week or profile
- Supports various English accents
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Snap Spell is an iPhone spelling-practice app. It turns the weekly spelling list your child brings home (or any English word list) into automatic dictation: each word is read aloud, your child gets time to write it, then the answers are checked and missed words come back for more practice. No ads. Questions parents ask: • Can an app read my child's spelling words aloud so I don't have to? Yes. Auto Dictation (in Practice Together) reads each word aloud (1 to 3 times, your choice), pauses 3 to 15 seconds between words so your child can write on paper, and keeps going with the screen locked. Then Check Answers lets you mark each word right or wrong. • Can I use the list the teacher sent home? Yes. Scan the printed list, import a photo or screenshot, paste text, or type it in. You can also import PDF, Word, Excel, CSV and text files. Review the list and fix any mistakes before saving. • Can my child practice alone? Yes. In Solo Test the app reads each word, your child types the spelling, and it is scored automatically. Rounds are short, and you can retry just the missed words. • Do British and American spellings both count? In Solo Test, where your child types the answers, common British and American spellings both count (colour and color). Your school's spelling stays exactly as written. • What happens to the words my child gets wrong? They go into Tricky Words and come back on a spaced review schedule until your child gets them right four times in a row. Free users can practice the latest missed words; the full review schedule is part of Pro. Also included: • Apple voices with adjustable speed are free. With Pro: natural AI voices in American, British and Australian accents (iOS 26 or later, downloaded on demand) • A weekly report for parents: days practiced and words mastered (the hardest-words card is Pro) • With Pro: profiles for each child, printable PDF practice sheets and iCloud backup • Teachers can share a list as a Snap Spell file that families open in the app Made for weekly school spelling lists, spelling tests, spelling bee prep and ESL/EFL families, and for teachers and tutors who want to practice with real word lists. Free and Pro: The free version includes 2 word lists of up to 100 words each, enough for everyday practice. Snap Spell Pro unlocks unlimited word lists and list sizes, AI voices, the full Tricky Words review plan, detailed weekly reports, multiple family profiles, PDF practice sheets, and iCloud backup. Choose Monthly, Yearly, or Lifetime. Monthly and Yearly subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and may include a free trial for eligible new subscribers. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple Account settings. Snap Spell is not an official spelling bee app, a complete English course, a translation tool, or a general document reader. It is a focused spelling practice tool for real word lists students need to learn. Privacy Policy: https://www.marcx.app/snap-spell/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Dictation Master
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Dictation Master helps kids and language learners build spelling and listening skills through four engaging practice modes: • Listening Only — hear words spoken aloud and practice recall • Elementary (Blocks) — drag colorful letter blocks to spell words • High School (Typing) — type answers for advanced practice • Word Rescue — a fresh spin on classic Hangman: guess letters to save your balloons before they all pop! FEATURES – 10 languages: English, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch – Natural on-device text-to-speech voices – Scan word lists directly from books or worksheets with your camera – Save and organize unlimited custom word lists in folders – Export session results as a PDF report to share with teachers or parents – Parental gate protects settings from being changed by young learners – Adjustable speed, pitch, and repeat count for every learner's pace PRIVACY FIRST Dictation Master collects no personal data. No accounts, no analytics, no ad tracking. Everything stays on your device. ONE-TIME PURCHASE Try 5 free sessions, no strings attached. Unlock full access with a single one-time purchase — no subscription, ever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Snap Spell at every 5 days against Dictation Master's every 2 months. Dictation Master's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Snap Spell sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Dictation Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Snap Spell ships an update every 5 days, Dictation Master every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Snap Spell | Dictation Master |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zheng Xu | Tin Chi Chan |
In-app purchases
Snap Spell
- Snap Spell Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Snap Spell Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Snap Spell Pro Lifetime$29.99
Dictation Master
- Full Access$4.99
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