18.0
Android app and web service turn school spelling lists into daily practice with six activity types.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best Spelling Apps in 2026
Spelling apps help you practice spelling; the choice depends on the learning features you need and whether the app supports Android. Compare phonics instruction, dictation and corrective practice, plus teacher dashboards, offline access and word-list import. Check Android availability for the specific app you want, and do not assume it has Xiaomi- or HyperOS-specific support.
28.0
Android app and web practice offer regular, mastery and story modes plus custom and curated word lists.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
37.6
Android app and web practice digitize photographed Malaysian spelling lists in three languages.
Free planAndroidWeb
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Squeebles Spelling Connect
Android app and web practice include curriculum lists, custom words, audio and homework assignments.
AndroidiOSWebmacOS7.6From £29.99 a year - 5
Spello
Android app and browser-based practice cover UK DfE spelling words for Years 1–6.
AndroidiOSWebmacOS7.5From £10 a year - 6
Spelling Shed
Android app and web platform offer curriculum-aligned spelling practice and unlimited custom lists.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.2$2.99 one-time - 7
SpellingJoy
Android app and web practice include games, tests, progress tracking and printable worksheets.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.1From $2.99 a month - 8
Wordshark
Android app and online program with 30+ games covering reading, spelling, blending and segmenting.
AndroidiOSWebmacOS7.1From £190 a year - 9
Spelling Notebook
No Android app; iPhone, iPad and Mac apps offer word lists, spoken words and spelling tests.
Free planiOSmacOS7.0Free plan - 10
StarSpell
Android app and web program combine spelling, phonics and literacy with sound, pictures and sentences.
AndroidiOSWebmacOS7.0From £12 a year - 11
DoodleSpell
DoodleSpell is a spelling practice app for children aged 5–11, with content for KS1 and KS2 aligned to EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
AndroidiOSWeb6.9From £6 a year - 12
Spelling Test Buddy
Android app and web service provide spelling tests, games and lists from uploads or templates.
AndroidiOSWeb6.8From $49.99 a year - 13
Spellzone
Android app and web course teach spelling rules with tests, multisensory activities and word lists.
AndroidiOSWeb6.8From €35 a year - 14
Sir Linkalot
Android app plus iPhone/iPad and web lessons use links, animations, tests and crosswords to teach spelling.
AndroidiOSWeb6.7From £35 a year - 15
Better Speller
Better Speller is a spelling practice app for building custom word lists, rehearsing words, and following test progress.
AndroidiOSmacOS6.6$2.99 one-time - 16
SpellBoard
No Android app; iPhone, iPad and Mac apps create custom quizzes with speech, games and tracking.
iOSmacOS6.6$4.99 one-time - 17
Spell Up
Android app and web practice offer adaptive word lists, audio questions and spelling competitions.
AndroidiOSWeb6.4 - 18
PenPoints
PenPoints is a free spelling and handwriting practice app for primary and elementary school children.
Free planAndroidiOS6.3Free plan - 19
Spelling Boost
Android app scans printed spelling lists, dictates tests and checks handwritten answers on screen.
Free planAndroid6.3Free plan - 20
Spelling Stars
Web app lets teachers build spelling assignments, run activities and tests, and view instant reports.
Web6.3$6.99 one-time - 21
SpellQuiz
No Android app; web system combines spelling, vocabulary, reading, writing, pronunciation and quizzes.
Web6.3From $120 a year - 22
Word Club
Android app offers spelling and vocabulary quizzes, including spelling bee study lists and play modes.
Free planAndroidiOS6.3Free plan - 23
Spellexi
iPhone/iPad app has parents read words aloud, grades handwriting photos, and schedules review.
iOS6.2From $79.99 a year - 24
SpellSmart
No Android app; the iPhone app reads words for solo spelling or buddy practice with custom lists.
Free planiOS5.8Free plan - 25
MySpellings
Android app for Years 1–6 practices school or themed lists with word-building, typing and progress tracking.
Android5.3
Choosing well
Which spelling practice features should I look for?
Start with how you want to practice: compare phonics instruction, dictation practice and corrective practice. These are separate comparison points, so check the app details for the features you need.
Will the app run on my Android device?
Check Android support for the specific app before choosing it. Platform availability does not establish Xiaomi-, Redmi-, POCO- or HyperOS-specific support.
Does it include tools for teachers?
If a teacher needs to follow progress, check whether the app has a teacher dashboard. A dashboard is one of the features compared for this category.
Can I use it without an internet connection?
Check for offline access if you need to practice without a connection. Do not assume an app works offline unless its details say so.
Can I add my own spelling words?
Look for word-list import if you want to use a particular set of words. This is a comparison point, but availability can vary by app.
How can I compare plans and trials?
Check whether an app has a free plan, a trial, or a paid starting price, and confirm the current terms before signing up. Listed examples range from free options such as Word Club to paid Spello, which lists a 7-day trial.
Questions people ask
What should I look for in a spelling app?
Compare phonics instruction, dictation and corrective practice, plus teacher dashboards, offline access and word-list import.
Which spelling apps work on Android?
Android support is available among the apps in this category, but check the specific app before installing. Xiaomi- or HyperOS-specific support is not established here.
Can spelling apps work offline?
Offline access is a comparison point. Check the app’s details to confirm whether it supports the offline use you need.
Are there free spelling apps?
Free plans are available for some options. Check each app’s current plan details, since pricing and trial terms differ.
Can a teacher track spelling practice?
A teacher dashboard is one of the features compared. Check the specific app to see whether it offers the dashboard you need.