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Head-to-head · Spelling Apps

DoodleSpell vs Spelling Test Buddy

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score DoodleSpell #4 in Spelling Apps 7.5/10 7-day trial ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit DoodleSpell
Spelling Test Buddy #8 in Spelling Apps 7.1/10 From $49.99/yr · 14-day trial ✓ 4 of 6 features Visit site

DoodleSpell leads on 2 checks, Spelling Test Buddy on 0, 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
  • 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 #8.

DoodleSpell offers corrective practice; Spelling Test Buddy doesn't publish it. DoodleSpell offers offline access; Spelling Test Buddy doesn't publish it.

DoodleSpell is the better fit for young learners wanting curriculum-aligned practice. Spelling Test Buddy is the better fit for teachers importing lists from many file types.

  • DoodleSpell fits best

    Young learners wanting curriculum-aligned practice

  • Spelling Test Buddy fits best

    Teachers importing lists from many file types

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Side by side

Feature DoodleSpell 7.5/10 Visit ↗ Spelling Test Buddy 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.5 7.1
Ranking #4 in Spelling Apps #8 in Spelling Apps
Best for Young learners wanting curriculum-aligned practice Teachers importing lists from many file types
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Free trial length 7 days 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features DoodleSpell 6/6 · Spelling Test Buddy 4/6
Phonics instruction ✓ ✓
Dictation practice ✓ ✓
Corrective practice ✓ (best) Not published
Teacher dashboard ✓ ✓
Offline access ✓ (best) Not published
Word-list import ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • Curriculum-aligned practice for EYFS, KS1 and KS2
  • Adaptive programmes with dictation, phonics and corrective practice
  • Web, iOS and Android access with offline learning
  • Imports word lists from PDF, Word, Excel, CSV, and photos
  • Combines tests, assignments, games, and adaptive learning
  • Provides teacher sharing, progress tracking, and result reports
Cons
  • 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
  • No time-unlimited free plan
  • Standard supports one teacher login and up to 150 students
  • Integration coverage is limited to Google Sign-In
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,…

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Spelling Test Buddy is an online spelling platform for classroom teachers, intervention and ESL educators, homeschool parents, and students in grades 3–8. Educators can create custom word lists manually or import them from PDF, Word,…

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  1. DoodleSpellSpelling Apps 7.57-day trial
  2. Spelling Test BuddySpelling Apps 7.1From $49.99/yr · 14-day trial

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

  • Spelling Test Buddy — where it wins

    • Imports word lists from PDF, Word, Excel, CSV, and photos
    • Combines tests, assignments, games, and adaptive learning
    • Provides teacher sharing, progress tracking, and result reports

    Where it doesn't

    • No time-unlimited free plan
    • Standard supports one teacher login and up to 150 students
    • Integration coverage is limited to Google Sign-In
  • DoodleSpell7.5/10 · 7-day trial

    A curriculum-aligned spelling app with adaptive practice, dictation and offline learning.

    Visit DoodleSpellFull verdict →
  • Spelling Test Buddy7.1/10 · From $49.99/yr · 14-day trial

    A classroom-focused spelling platform with broad import options and adaptive progress tools.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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