Comparison

Spelling Test vs learn to spell

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

Head to head
About

Spelling Test

Features
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Practice for the next school spelling test with the words your child actually needs to learn. Add the class list, then let your child listen, write, replay and check at their own pace—without you reading every word aloud. NATURAL VOICES, LESS PARENT DICTATION Natural-sounding AI voices read your list aloud. Replay a tricky word whenever needed. Use paper and pencil with iPhone, or write in the app on iPad. Speech is AI-generated, not human recordings. UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU HEAR Optional context hints read a short meaning or example with the word. Practise in 12 languages; the interface follows your device language. Change the practice language manually when a short word is ambiguous. GIVE MISSED WORDS ANOTHER TRY Mark words you missed and keep them in the review list. Practise selected words again instead of repeating everything. Save school lists for the next homework session. LISTEN, WRITE, CHECK On iPhone, listen and write in an exercise book or on paper. Replay a word when needed, move to the next word when ready, and reveal the answer to check your work. On iPad, you can also write in the app with Apple Pencil or your finger; optional trace letters provide a guide. BRING YOUR SCHOOL WORDS Type a teacher’s word list or use photo scanning to bring words into practice. Check the recognised text before starting, and save custom lists to use again. Spelling homework should not have to wait until someone is free to read the words aloud. Spell-Up helps school-age students practise listening and writing independently, using the words they actually need for class. Designed for students and families building an independent homework routine—not a replacement for teaching or a guaranteed improvement in grades. Photo recognition and voice availability vary by language and device. Includes a limited trial; continued access requires a purchase. WORD LISTS FOR SCHOOL PRACTICE Bring the exact words assigned at school, save your own lists, or choose from the built-in collections. The English library includes Dolch sight words, Fry high-frequency words, grade-based spelling collections and themed lists. Practice is available in 12 languages, so students can also use word lists in another supported school language. Built-in levels and lists are practice resources, not official curriculum-matched textbook editions. Privacy Policy: https://spell-up-privacy.chaohsiaokuang.chatgpt.site Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

learn to spell

This app offers a structured spelling program with daily practice, spoken words, and immediate feedback. Access a free selection of content or unlock the full 28-week program and premium materials with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Daily listening and spelling practice
  • Spoken words and sentences
  • Immediate feedback
  • Progress tracking
  • Custom word lists
  • Offline learning
Features
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Learn to spell helps learners build confidence through a structured spelling programme. Learners can hear words and sentences spoken aloud, type their answers and receive immediate feedback. A selection of learning content is available free. Access to the complete 28-week programme and premium learning content requires a separate auto-renewing Learn to spell Premium subscription, available as a monthly or yearly in-app purchase. Features include: • Daily listening and spelling practice • Spoken words and example sentences • Helpful definitions and spelling tips • Immediate correct and incorrect feedback • Weekly revision activities • Progress tracking • Personal custom word lists • Light and dark themes • Offline learning • Optional accounts for cloud backup and cross-device progress Learn to spell Premium includes access to the complete 28-week spelling programme and all premium learning content. Learners can practise available free content without creating an account. An optional account allows progress and custom words to be backed up and synchronised across supported devices. Learn to spell provides a focused, friendly and accessible environment for regular spelling practice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Spelling Test4 screens
learn to spell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: learn to spell at 13.0 against Spelling Test's 17.6. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Spelling Test sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and learn to spell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Spelling Test versus learn to spell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpelling Testlearn to spell
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB44 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer晓光 赵Fiona Higgins

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Spelling Test

Subscriptions2
  • Spell-Up Plus Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Spell-Up Plus Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$14.99
2 purchases

learn to spell

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Spelling Test free?
Spelling Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is learn to spell free?
learn to spell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spelling Test or learn to spell have ads?
Neither Spelling Test nor learn to spell shows ads.

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