No. 16 of 23 ·Dyslexia Learning Apps

StarSpell

Name: StarSpell
Price: 12 GBP

Web · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone · paid plans from £1/mo

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Freedom report

One barScore 5.1

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely5 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedThinly documented

StarSpell is ranked #16 of 23 in dyslexia learning apps on Freedom251. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at £1/mo.

StarSpell plans and pricing

All plans

Student £12/yr 12 month licence One student · home or school fishermarriott.com · 8 Oct 2026

Additional User £15 once Excludes VAT One additional PC · requires StarSpell Standalone · download fishermarriott.com · 8 Oct 2026

Additional Classroom £25/yr 12 month licence; excludes VAT Each additional class · up to 36 students · requires StarSpell Classroom fishermarriott.com · 8 Oct 2026

Classroom £30/yr 12 month licence; excludes VAT Single class · up to 36 students fishermarriott.com · 8 Oct 2026

Additional User CD-ROM £45 once Excludes VAT One additional PC · requires StarSpell Standalone fishermarriott.com · 8 Oct 2026

Standalone £65 once Excludes VAT Single PC · download fishermarriott.com · 8 Oct 2026

Compared on dyslexia learning apps

Free plan: No
Phonics practice: Yes
Spelling practice: Yes
Learner age range: all ages
Available platforms: Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

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The record

Purpose: StarSpell is a multi-sensory program for spelling, phonics and literacy for use at school and home.
Word lists: Its main spelling lists contain more than 5,000 spoken words organized according to its own phonic progression.
Learning method: The spelling mode builds on Look-Cover-Write-Check with sound, pictures and a supporting sentence.
Custom lists: Users can add custom words and lists for practising school spelling lists at home.
Teacher mode: Teacher mode lets teachers set the pace and is free for classroom use.
Worksheets: Teachers can print worksheets for all spelling exercises, including custom exercises.
Integrations: Teachers can create assignments in Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams and Show My Homework.
Sign-in: The web app offers single sign-on and requires Google Classroom or Microsoft sign-in.
Devices: The browser-based app is designed for Windows, Android and iOS devices and requires a modern web browser.
Connectivity: An internet connection is needed to use the app, though some features are described as available offline on the product overview.
Preview access: The app has no charge during its preview period; users are notified by email before it ends and need a subscription to continue afterward.
Trial: A fully functional free trial of Classic StarSpell is available to educational establishments by request.
Intended learners: The maker describes StarSpell as suitable for all ages and abilities and highlights dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADD and ADHD support.
Headquarters: Cotswolds, United Kingdom
Price from: £1/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Dyslexia Learning Apps in 2026#16 of 23

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Sources

fishermarriott.com/starspell· checked 8 Oct 2026
fishermarriott.com/Products/Details/StarSpell%20App· checked 8 Oct 2026
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