Spelling Boost vs PenPoints

Spelling Boost7.4Visit PenPoints7.1Visit

Higher score Spelling Boost #5 in Spelling Apps 7.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Spelling Boost

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PenPoints #7 in Spelling Apps 7.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit PenPoints

• Spelling Boost fits best

  Android families focused on dictation

• PenPoints fits best

  Free family and classroom spelling practice

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Side by side

Feature	Spelling Boost 7.4/10 Visit ↗	PenPoints 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.4	7.1
Ranking	#5 in Spelling Apps	#7 in Spelling Apps
Best for	Android families focused on dictation	Free family and classroom spelling practice
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	Android	iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Spelling Boost 5/6 · PenPoints 5/6
Phonics instruction	✓	✓
Dictation practice	✓	✓
Corrective practice	✓	✓
Teacher dashboard	Not published	✓ (best)
Offline access	✓ (best)	—
Word-list import	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Build lists by typing, pasting, or scanning printed and handwritten worksheets Combines dictation, handwriting, keyboard input, and automatic corrections Supports adaptive review, reports, reminders, and offline practice	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.
Cons	Available only on Android devices Camera scanning is part of the optional paid features Designed for individual practice rather than teacher-led class management	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.
Our verdict	Spelling Boost is an Android spelling-practice app for children, families, and independent learners. It turns custom spelling lists into audio dictation tests and can also scan printed or handwritten worksheets. Learners can answer with… 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

• Spelling Boost — where it wins

  • Build lists by typing, pasting, or scanning printed and handwritten worksheets
  • Combines dictation, handwriting, keyboard input, and automatic corrections
  • Supports adaptive review, reports, reminders, and offline practice

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only on Android devices
  • Camera scanning is part of the optional paid features
  • Designed for individual practice rather than teacher-led class management

• 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.

• Spelling Boost7.4/10 · Free plan

  A focused Android spelling app for families who want dictation and corrective practice.

  Visit Spelling BoostFull verdict →
• PenPoints7.1/10 · Free plan

  A free mobile spelling app that connects dictation, handwriting, and correction.

  Visit PenPointsFull verdict →