Comparison

SpellyBee vs SpellInk

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

Head to head
About

SpellyBee

Features
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SpellyBee makes learning to spell feel like play - for the whole family. From the very first letters to spelling whole words out loud, SpellyBee guides each learner with playful, bite-sized games. A Child profile brings BeeBi the bee, tracing and school word lists; an Adult profile brings a clean look and grown-up lists. WHAT'S INSIDE - PreBee - trace letters with a magic crayon and learn first words - Spell letter by letter - hear a word and spell it out loud; the bee listens - Complete the word - fill in the missing letters - Put the letters in order - unscramble and sort - Say the whole word - spell it all at once, like in a spelling bee - Whack-a-letter - a fun game to spot letters fast - Adventure map and daily challenge to keep the streak going PLAY TOGETHER - 1 vs 1 Duel - two players, one phone, split screen. Each player picks their own list, so a beginner and an expert can play fair - Teacher Challenge - each one types a few words for the other to spell - Guided mode - the bee says the next letter out loud for beginners YOUR WEEKLY WORDS Type or paste this week's spelling words, keep the list one tap away on the home screen, fix a word any time, and let gentle spaced repetition bring each word back at just the right moment. ALSO FOR GROWN-UPS Tricky words, homophones, work vocabulary and English for Spanish speakers - with letter names you can say in your own language. MADE FOR FAMILIES - 100% offline - perfect for the car, planes, or anywhere - No ads, ever - No account and no login - Private by design - progress syncs through your own iCloud, and we never collect your data - English and Spanish PREMIUM (optional) Unlock all word lists, create and edit your own lists, and the full avatar collection with a SpellyBee subscription. The starter list, every game mode and the Duel are free. Start your family's spelling adventure today. Privacy Policy: https://spellybee.app/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SpellInk

Features
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Hear it. Write it. Learn it. SpellInk is a handwriting-first spelling and vocabulary practice app designed for focused learning without ads, accounts, or distractions. HEAR THE WORD SpellInk uses the device's built-in voice to say each word aloud. Hear it again, hear it in a sentence, or check the meaning when you need help. WRITE IT BY HAND Handwriting is the default practice method. Write with a finger or stylus on the on-screen writing paper, see what SpellInk recognizes, then check your spelling. Keyboard input is also available in grown-up settings. WORK THROUGH EVERY WORD Choose a grade or vocabulary level and SpellInk keeps track of coverage so words are not forgotten simply because a session ended. Practice gradually moves through unseen words while bringing back words that need review. SMART REVIEW Words that are missed, need hints, or have not been practiced recently return for another attempt. Progress separates words that are unseen, learning, and mastered. SPELLING TESTS YOUR WAY Choose 10, 20, 25, 50, 100, a custom number, or every word in the selected bank. Large all-word tests are resumable, so they can be completed over multiple sittings. USE YOUR OWN WORDS Create custom spelling lists for school, homeschool, tutoring, spelling bees, or weekly homework. Practice or test only that list, with its own coverage and progress. LEARN, PRACTICE, REVIEW • Learn new words with meaning and example sentences • Practice by handwriting or keyboard • Review tricky words • Take configurable spelling tests • Track coverage and mastery • Use preschool through high-school word levels • Create unlimited custom word lists BUILT FOR PRIVACY AND OFFLINE USE No ads. No account. No in-app purchases. No behavioral tracking. Progress, settings, and custom lists are stored on the device. Device speech and handwriting recognition are designed to work offline after the required on-device language resources are installed. SpellInk keeps the experience simple: listen carefully, remember the spelling, write it, and improve one word at a time.

Screenshots

SpellyBee4 screens
SpellInk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpellInk at none against SpellyBee's 2. SpellInk also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. SpellyBee sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SpellInk asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
SpellyBee versus SpellInk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpellyBeeSpellInk
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBarlow Prester, Inc.Reckoned Force LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SpellyBee

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
None

SpellInk

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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