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Spelling.Live vs Spelling Shed

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.

Spelling.Live

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

Spelling.Live combines family spelling practice with classroom list and marking tools. The free allocation is limited by credits and an inactivity expiry; larger one-time packs are available.

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Spelling Shed pairs spelling practice with teacher-managed classes, custom lists and whole-class games. The free plan's seven-day history is worth weighing against the listed one-time iOS app purchase.

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The facts

	Spelling.Live	Spelling Shed
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Family plan: £5.99 a month	Spelling Shed iOS app: $2.99, paid once
Plans published	4	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	spelling.live	spellingshed.com
On spelling apps	#2 of 25	#6 of 25

Spelling.Live: what it does well

Create lists from photos, pasted text, or entered words
Six practice modes, including paper and handwriting
Spaced repetition revisits weaker words
Teachers can scan batches of paper tests
Per-child font, colour, spacing, and speech settings

What to know first

Free sign-up credits expire after 90 days without practice
Practice uses credits
No free trial

Spelling Shed: what it does well

Unlimited custom lists can be created.
Teacher hub manages students, classes and homework.
Offline play and QR-code list importing are supported.
Three difficulty levels and Open Dyslexic font are available.
Regional curriculum versions include UK, US and Australia.

What to know first

Free-plan activities show only seven days of history.
The listed iOS app costs 2.99 USD once.
Clever rostering is marked Classroom only.

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