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PenPoints vs SpellMe
Both stand on spelling apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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PenPoints pairs paper-based dictation with photo scoring and practice tools for home or classroom use. Consider the single-child account limit and the free teacher caps before choosing it.
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SpellMe combines spelling practice, custom lists, and progress tracking, with separate classroom features for teachers. Its free tier is limited to Regular Mode, while higher tiers add more practice and learning tools.
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| PenPoints | SpellMe | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Advanced: £12 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | penpoints.app | spellme.app |
| On spelling apps | #3 of 25 | #7 of 25 |
PenPoints: what it does well
- OCR scores photographed handwritten words
- Wordlists can match school year and curriculum
- Results can include definitions, synonyms and antonyms
- Maker says the app shows no in-app ads
What to know first
- An internet connection is required
- One account does not support multiple children
- Free teacher accounts have weekly exercise limits
SpellMe: what it does well
- Basic includes more than 300 curated phonics lists.
- Mastery Mode adapts difficulty to learner performance.
- Teacher accounts include classroom management and progress monitoring.
- Free plan includes Regular Mode.
What to know first
- The web app requires an internet connection.
- Guest users can create only one list of five words.
- Mastery and Story access depends on account tier.
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