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Spelling Notebook vs SpellingJoy
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.
Choose Spelling Notebook for student-led spelling practice with customizable lists, regional dictionaries, and review of past results. The free version’s reported 10-word list limit may make the one-time premium upgrade necessary for larger lists.
Visit Spelling NotebookChoose SpellingJoy for free spelling practice with curriculum-aligned lists, feedback, progress tracking, and student apps. SpellingJoy+ adds printable packs and teaching resources for $2.99 per month; schools considering roster or grade sync should note that Google Classroom and Canvas sync are unavailable.
Visit SpellingJoyThe facts
| Spelling Notebook | SpellingJoy | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | SpellingJoy+: $2.99 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | spellingnotebook.com | spellingjoy.com |
| On spelling apps | #8 of 25 | #4 of 25 |
Spelling Notebook: what it does well
- Includes a searchable dictionary with more than 100,000 words.
- Supports five regional forms of English spelling.
- Practice can focus on words missed in tests.
- Stores test and practice history for progress review.
- Word lists can be shared through AirDrop or email.
What to know first
- The free version has a 10-word list limit, according to a user review.
- The listed platforms are limited to iOS and macOS.
SpellingJoy: what it does well
- Free plan includes unlimited spelling games and tests.
- More than 134 curriculum-aligned word lists are available.
- Users can create or paste their own word lists.
- A placement test is free and requires no signup.
- Student apps sync assignments and progress with the teacher dashboard.
What to know first
- The free plan does not include printable packs or premium packs.
- Google Classroom and Canvas roster and grade sync are unavailable.
- School cohorts under ten students are merged in reporting.
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