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Spellexi vs Spelling Stars
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.
Free trial iPhone
Spellexi focuses on short, parent-guided spelling sessions with handwriting grading and adaptive review. It is most relevant to iPhone families wanting dictation and corrective practice alongside an existing spelling curriculum.
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Spelling Stars offers word-list-based activities, reports, and Google Classroom syncing for spelling instruction. Consider the one-time plan options and its web-only access when deciding whether it suits your classroom or family.
Visit Spelling StarsThe facts
| Spellexi | Spelling Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Spellexi Annual: $79.99 a year | Bronze Plan: $6.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | spellexi.com | spellingstars.com |
| On spelling apps | #17 of 25 | #21 of 25 |
Spellexi: what it does well
- Parent-led handwriting and photo grading
- Spaced repetition tracks word mastery
- Separate profiles for multiple children
- Shareable progress reports
- First five sessions free without a card
What to know first
- Only available for iPhone
- Requires iOS 26.2 or later
- No phonics instruction
- Paid plans auto-renew unless canceled
Spelling Stars: what it does well
- Teachers can use curriculum, copied, or custom word lists
- Tests are graded instantly
- Reports track student progress
- Google Classroom can sync rosters and grades
- Gold lists 19 games and voice recording
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Runs on the web and has no offline access
- School Membership requires a quote
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