Spelling Boost vs Spelling Test Buddy

Spelling Boost7.4Visit STSpelling Test Buddy7.1Visit

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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ST Spelling Test Buddy #8 in Spelling Apps 7.1/10 From $49.99/yr · 14-day trial ✓ 4 of 6 features Visit site

• Spelling Boost fits best

  Android families focused on dictation

• Spelling Test Buddy fits best

  Teachers importing lists from many file types

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Side by side

Feature	Spelling Boost 7.4/10 Visit ↗	STSpelling Test Buddy 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.4	7.1
Ranking	#5 in Spelling Apps	#8 in Spelling Apps
Best for	Android families focused on dictation	Teachers importing lists from many file types
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Spelling Boost 5/6 · Spelling Test Buddy 4/6
Phonics instruction	✓	✓
Dictation practice	✓	✓
Corrective practice	✓ (best)	Not published
Teacher dashboard	Not published	✓ (best)
Offline access	✓ (best)	Not published
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	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	Available only on Android devices Camera scanning is part of the optional paid features Designed for individual practice rather than teacher-led class management	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	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 →	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,… 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

• 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

• Spelling Boost7.4/10 · Free plan

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

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• STSpelling Test Buddy7.1/10 · From $49.99/yr · 14-day trial

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

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