Spelling.Live vs PenPoints

SLSpelling.Live9.0Visit PenPoints7.1Visit

Higher score SL Spelling.Live #1 in Spelling Apps 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Spelling.Live

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

• Spelling.Live fits best

  Families and schools wanting adaptive practice

• PenPoints fits best

  Free family and classroom spelling practice

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Side by side

Feature	SLSpelling.Live 9.0/10 Visit ↗	PenPoints 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	7.1
Ranking	#1 in Spelling Apps	#7 in Spelling Apps
Best for	Families and schools wanting adaptive practice	Free family and classroom spelling practice
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email
Compliance	GDPR	GDPR
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Spelling.Live 5/6 · PenPoints 5/6
Phonics instruction	✓	✓
Dictation practice	✓	✓
Corrective practice	✓	✓
Teacher dashboard	✓	✓
Offline access	Not published	—
Word-list import	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Adaptive difficulty and spaced repetition tailor practice to each learner. Supports handwriting, typing, speaking, recognition, games and dictation. Teacher tools include assignments, pupil logins and group reports.	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	Paid features or credit packs are available beyond the free access offer. Focused on spelling practice rather than broader primary learning. UK primary curriculum awareness may limit relevance for other curricula.	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.Live is a spelling-practice service for UK primary learners, families, tutors and schools. Users can photograph, paste or type school word lists, then create editable weekly learning plans. Practice can include handwriting,… 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.Live — where it wins

  • Adaptive difficulty and spaced repetition tailor practice to each learner.
  • Supports handwriting, typing, speaking, recognition, games and dictation.
  • Teacher tools include assignments, pupil logins and group reports.

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid features or credit packs are available beyond the free access offer.
  • Focused on spelling practice rather than broader primary learning.
  • UK primary curriculum awareness may limit relevance for other curricula.

• 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.

• SLSpelling.Live9.0/10 · Free plan

  A free, flexible spelling tool with adaptive practice, dictation and classroom reporting.

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

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

  Visit PenPointsFull verdict →