Comparison

EarType vs Spelling Test Maker

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

Head to head
About

EarType

Features
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EarType turns listening into a skill you can practice every day. Hear a short audio clip β€” a number, a price, a year, a phone number, or a full sentence β€” then type exactly what you heard. EarType scores your answer and highlights the words or digits you got right and wrong, so you always know what to work on. WHAT YOU CAN PRACTICE - Numbers: quantities, prices, years, and phone numbers, generated endlessly at three difficulty levels - Sentences: five everyday topics β€” Daily, Business, Travel, Shopping, and Dining β€” each graded Easy, Medium, and Hard - Ten sets of five questions per level, for short and focused sessions BUILT FOR LEARNERS - Slow playback and repeat, so you can catch every detail - Partial credit on sentences: you see exactly which words matched - Choose your learning language: English, Spanish, or French - Interface available in English and Japanese SIMPLE AND PRIVATE - Works fully offline β€” everything stays on your device - No ads, no account, no tracking - Free to try. A one-time purchase unlocks every set. No subscription. Train your ear a few minutes a day and watch your listening comprehension grow.

About

Spelling Test Maker

Features
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Spelling Test Maker is the simple, stress-free way for parents, teachers, and students to master weekly spelling words. Whether preparing for Friday's classroom quiz or building strong vocabulary foundations at home, creating custom study lists takes just seconds. Key Features: Custom Word Lists: Quickly type in weekly spelling lists, vocabulary homework, or challenging sight words. Interactive Practice & Drills: Listen to words spoken aloud and practice typing or writing them out before the real quiz. Simulated Test Mode: Take full spelling tests that mimic real classroom quizzes to build confidence and test-taking skills. Instant Report Cards: Review detailed score summaries to see which words were mastered and identify areas needing extra practice. Designed for Elementary & Middle School: Clean, distraction-free interface built for focus, independent learning, and ease of use.

Screenshots

EarType4 screens
Spelling Test Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: EarType at 17.0 against Spelling Test Maker's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. EarType sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Spelling Test Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
EarType versus Spelling Test Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarTypeSpelling Test Maker
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoshifumi SatoRAYMOND JOHN FOSNIGHT

In-app purchases

1 purchases

EarType

One-time1
  • Full Unlock$3.99
1 purchases

Spelling Test Maker

One-time1
  • Unlimited Access$1.99

Questions

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

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