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Head-to-head · Spelling Apps

DoodleSpell vs Spello

  • 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
Spello #6 in Spelling Apps 7.3/10 From £20/yr · 7-day trial ✓ 4 of 6 features Visit Spello

DoodleSpell leads on 2 checks, Spello 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 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

DoodleSpell offers phonics instruction; Spello doesn't publish it. DoodleSpell offers offline access; Spello doesn't publish it.

DoodleSpell is the better fit for young learners wanting curriculum-aligned practice. Spello is the better fit for families and schools needing dashboards.

  • DoodleSpell fits best

    Young learners wanting curriculum-aligned practice

  • Spello fits best

    Families and schools needing dashboards

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Side by side

Feature DoodleSpell 7.5/10 Visit ↗ Spello 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.5 7.3
Ranking #4 in Spelling Apps #6 in Spelling Apps
Best for Young learners wanting curriculum-aligned practice Families and schools needing dashboards
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Free trial length 7 days 7 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance GDPR GDPR
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DoodleSpell 6/6 · Spello 4/6
Phonics instruction ✓ (best) Not published
Dictation practice ✓ ✓
Corrective practice ✓ ✓
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
  • Adaptive practice uses five exercise formats and audio prompts.
  • School plan includes class management, analytics and CSV pupil import.
  • Available on web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
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
  • There is no free plan after the seven-day family trial.
  • Family access is limited to up to four children.
  • The curriculum focus is UK primary spelling for Years 1–6.
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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Spello is a browser-based spelling and typing practice platform for UK primary-school children in Years 1–6. It combines adaptive spaced repetition with DfE statutory common exception word lists, audio prompts and five practice formats:…

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  1. DoodleSpellSpelling Apps 7.57-day trial
  2. SpelloSpelling Apps 7.3From £20/yr · 7-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

  • Spello — where it wins

    • Adaptive practice uses five exercise formats and audio prompts.
    • School plan includes class management, analytics and CSV pupil import.
    • Available on web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan after the seven-day family trial.
    • Family access is limited to up to four children.
    • The curriculum focus is UK primary spelling for Years 1–6.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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