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Spelling Notebook is built around personal word lists and repeat practice. Students can hear dictionary entries or their own added words, take spelling tests, then focus on words they have not mastered. Its searchable dictionary has more than 100,000 words and supports US, UK, Australian, Canadian, and New Zealand English. Lists can be edited, copied, imported, and shared, while a history of tests and practice helps students review progress. The maker recommends it for all ages, including children who want to practise independently.

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   SpellMe

   Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

   Learners and teachers wanting flexible practice across platforms — SpellMe adds adaptive Mastery and Story modes, curated lists, image-based list import, AI summaries, and teacher dashboards across more platforms.

   7.2 Free plan · paid from £12/yr · 14-day trial Visit site
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   Spelling Shed

   Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

   Schools needing curriculum and classroom spelling tools — Spelling Shed adds curriculum coverage, teacher homework management, whole-class games, and offline play with QR-code list import.

   7.2 Free plan · paid from £4.23/yr Visit site
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   Spelling.Live

   Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

   KS1 and KS2 families practising school lists in varied ways — Spelling.Live adds photographed list setup, handwriting and paper practice, adaptive weekly plans, and teacher tools for class reports and batch marking.

   7.4 Free plan Visit site
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   SpellingJoy

   Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

   K–6 families and educators seeking games and printable worksheets — SpellingJoy adds curriculum-aligned lists, games, rewards, printable worksheets, a placement test, and multiple child profiles.

   7.3 Free plan · paid from $1,995/yr Visit site
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   Spelvo

   Free plan AndroidWeb

   Malaysian learners practising lists in three languages — Spelvo adds OCR scanning and translation for Bahasa Malaysia, English, and Chinese, plus handwritten answer grading and group leaderboards.

   6.7 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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   PenPoints

   Free plan AndroidiPhone

   Children aged 6–12 practising spelling and handwriting on paper — PenPoints centers practice on photographed handwritten answers with OCR feedback, and adds definitions, synonyms, and antonyms.

   7.3 Free plan Visit site
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   Spelling Boost

   Free plan Android

   Android users turning school lists into spoken tests — Spelling Boost adds camera scanning, on-screen handwriting, offline dictation, sentence practice, and support for many regional voices and languages.

   7.0 Free plan Visit site
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   Better Speller

   Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac
   7.6 Free plan Visit site
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   MySpellings

   Free plan Android
   7.2 Visit site
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    SpellSmart

    Free plan iPhone
    6.7 Free plan Visit site
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    Spell Up

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    6.7 Free plan Visit site
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    Word Club

    Free plan AndroidiPhone
    6.6 Free plan Visit site
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    DoodleSpell

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb
    6.4 7-day trial Visit site
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    Sir Linkalot

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb
    6.3 Visit site
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    Spello

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2
    6.1 From £20/yr · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Spellexi

    Free trial iPhone
    6.0 Free plan · paid from $6.66/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Spelling Test Buddy

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb
    6.0 From $49.99/yr · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Squeebles Spelling Connect

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2
    5.9 From £2.99/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    StarSpell

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2
    5.9 From £12/user/yr Visit site
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    Spelling Stars

    Free trial Web
    5.8 From $6.99 · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Spellzone

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb
    5.8 Visit site
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    Wordshark

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2
    5.8 From £190/yr · 14-day trial Visit site
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    SpellBoard

    Paid iPhoneMac
    5.6 Visit site
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    SpellQuiz

    Free trial Web
    5.6 From $12.95/mo · 14-day trial Visit site

Its free download has a reported 10-word list limit; a one-time purchase removes that limit. It is listed for iOS and macOS, with the maker specifying iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. That narrower platform range, the list cap, or a need for classroom management, handwriting activities, or broader list-import options may prompt a switch. Compare each alternative’s practice style, audience, platform availability, and pricing with the way Spelling Notebook handles personal lists, pronunciation, and focused review.

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