Comparison

Spelling Test vs SpellBell

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

Head to head
About

Spelling Test

Features
Read full description

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 paceβ€”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 routineβ€”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

SpellBell

Read full description

A little practice. A big little victory. SpellBell helps children practice English spelling through simple dictation. Create a list of words, listen to each word aloud, and type its spelling. Friendly feedback helps every attempt become a chance to learn. PRACTICE YOUR OWN WORDS Type words from school, favorite topics, or a spelling challenge. Organize them into named lists and edit them whenever you need. LISTEN, SPELL, TRY AGAIN Hear one English word at a time and replay it before checking. Correct answers get encouraging feedback. When a spelling needs work, see your answer beside the correct spelling and continue when you are ready. REVIEW AT YOUR OWN PACE Words missed in the first round return for another try until answered correctly, or you choose to finish. Your summary separates first-round results from words that needed review. PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF Lists and checked answers are saved on your device, so an interrupted practice can be resumed. Each list keeps its latest practice session. ENGLISH AND HEBREW INTERFACES Use the app in English or Hebrew, with right-to-left Hebrew navigation. Practice words, spoken words, and spelling entry always stay in English. MADE FOR FOCUSED PRACTICE Large buttons, support for larger text, and VoiceOver labels make the experience easier to use. No accounts, ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases. No analytics or tracking. Requires an English system voice. Practice works offline once a voice is available; downloading a voice may require an internet connection.

Screenshots

Spelling Test4 screens
SpellBell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpellBell at none against Spelling Test's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Spelling Test sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SpellBell asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Spelling Test versus SpellBell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpelling TestSpellBell
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developerζ™“ε…‰ θ΅΅ANALYTIKA IO

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
None

SpellBell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spelling Test free?
Spelling Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpellBell free?
SpellBell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spelling Test or SpellBell have ads?
Neither Spelling Test nor SpellBell shows ads.

Other comparisons