Spelling.Live vs Spelling Boost

SLSpelling.Live9.0Visit Spelling Boost7.4Visit

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

• Spelling.Live fits best

  Families and schools wanting adaptive practice

• Spelling Boost fits best

  Android families focused on dictation

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Side by side

Feature	SLSpelling.Live 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Spelling Boost 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	7.4
Ranking	#1 in Spelling Apps	#5 in Spelling Apps
Best for	Families and schools wanting adaptive practice	Android families focused on dictation
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features Spelling.Live 5/6 · Spelling Boost 5/6
Phonics instruction	✓	✓
Dictation practice	✓	✓
Corrective practice	✓	✓
Teacher dashboard	✓ (best)	Not published
Offline access	Not published	✓ (best)
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.	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
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 only on Android devices Camera scanning is part of the optional paid features Designed for individual practice rather than teacher-led class management
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 →	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 →

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.

• 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

• SLSpelling.Live9.0/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit Spelling.LiveFull verdict →
• Spelling Boost7.4/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit Spelling BoostFull verdict →