BOT 3rd vs Flash Spelling
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BOT 3rd
This app helps third and fourth graders master spelling words for the Texas UIL Spelling contest. It features audio pronunciation, interactive typing, and tracks progress, keeping misspelled words in rotation until mastered. A subscription unlocks all contest words for the current school year.
- UIL spelling word lists
- Audio pronunciation
- Interactive typing practice
- Progress tracking
- Misspelled word review
- Subscription for full content
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Get ahead of the game and on your way to being a champion! Best of Texas Contest's 3rd-4th Grade Spelling helps you learn all the words for the Texas UIL Spelling contest for Grades 3 and 4. Listen as the words are pronounced, type in your spelling, and see if you get the word correct or incorrect. Incorrectly spelled words stay in the mix until you have spelled them correctly. Track your progress as you go. A fun and convenient way to learn the words for the 3rd and 4th grade UIL Spelling contests. Access to full content requires a subscription. A school-year subscription gives you access to all 3rd-4th Grade spelling words for the current school year UIL contest.
Flash Spelling
Master spelling with interactive games and personalized practice. Create custom word lists, record your voice, and track your progress. Prepare for tests with instant feedback and identify words needing extra attention.
- Customizable word lists
- Voice recording and pronunciation
- Interactive learning games
- Practice tests with feedback
- Progress tracking
- Word search creation
- Shareable lists and results
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Learning spelling words can be a hassle, but not anymore! Flash Spelling is a fun and engaging way to learn your spelling words. Simply add your word list and get started with guided learning that's personalized for you. You can play interactive games with your words, and when you're ready, take a practice test. You'll receive feedback about your learning and can easily track your progress along the way. Features: - Easily add your spelling words and record your own voice, or use the automatic pronunciation - Guided practice that's personalized for you - Take practice tests to help you prepare - View study progress - Identify trouble words that need more practice - Turn your word list into a word search for you, or to print for the whole class - Easily share your spelling lists and practice test results - Get notifications when it's time to study Download now for a 30 day free trial. After the free trial the app is a one time payment of $1.99
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flash Spelling at 50% against BOT 3rd's 0%. Flash Spelling also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BOT 3rd ships an update every 6 months, Flash Spelling weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BOT 3rd | Flash Spelling |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 12.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peggy Markham | Hayden Kreuter |
Customer experience
BOT 3rd
Flash Spelling
In-app purchases
BOT 3rd
No in-app purchases
Flash Spelling
No in-app purchases
Questions
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