Head-to-head · Spelling Apps
DoodleSpell vs PenPoints
DoodleSpell leads on 1 check, PenPoints on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDoodleSpell · 7.5/10
- Free planonly PenPoints
- Most featuresDoodleSpell · 6 of 6
DoodleSpell scores higher on our rubric for spelling apps: 7.5 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.
PenPoints offers free plan; DoodleSpell doesn't. DoodleSpell offers offline access; PenPoints doesn't.
DoodleSpell is the better fit for young learners wanting curriculum-aligned practice. PenPoints is the better fit for free family and classroom spelling practice.
- DoodleSpell fits best
Young learners wanting curriculum-aligned practice
- PenPoints fits best
Free family and classroom spelling practice
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Side by side
| Feature | DoodleSpell 7.5/10 Visit ↗ | PenPoints 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.5 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #4 in Spelling Apps | #7 in Spelling Apps |
| Best for | Young learners wanting curriculum-aligned practice | Free family and classroom spelling practice |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs | |
| Compliance | GDPR | GDPR |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features DoodleSpell 6/6 · PenPoints 5/6 | ||
| Phonics instruction | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dictation practice | ✓ | ✓ |
| Corrective practice | ✓ | ✓ |
| Teacher dashboard | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline access | ✓ (best) | — |
| Word-list import | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | DoodleSpell is a curriculum-aligned spelling app for children aged 5–11, covering EYFS, KS1 and KS2. It combines interactive exercises, spelling games, adaptive personalised learning programmes and rewards with practice in word formation,… Read the review → |
PenPoints is a free mobile spelling and handwriting app for primary and elementary-school children, roughly ages 6–12. It suits families, teachers, and learners who benefit from writing dictated words on paper rather than completing every… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
DoodleSpell — where it wins
- Curriculum-aligned practice for EYFS, KS1 and KS2
- Adaptive programmes with dictation, phonics and corrective practice
- Web, iOS and Android access with offline learning
Where it doesn't
- DoodleSpell is bundled with DoodleEnglish, not sold standalone
- No free plan is available
- The paid starting price is listed in GBP and varies by region
PenPoints — where it wins
- Photographed handwriting is assessed with OCR after dictation.
- Retry exercises turn spelling mistakes into corrective practice.
- Parents and teachers can review results and track progress.
Where it doesn't
- Available on iOS and Android rather than broader platforms.
- Offline access is not available.
- Its focus is spelling and handwriting, not a wider learning suite.
- DoodleSpell7.5/10 · 7-day trial
A curriculum-aligned spelling app with adaptive practice, dictation and offline learning.
Visit DoodleSpellFull verdict → - PenPoints7.1/10 · Free plan
A free mobile spelling app that connects dictation, handwriting, and correction.
Visit PenPointsFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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