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Head-to-head · Spelling Apps

Spelling.Live vs Spelling Test Buddy

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Spelling.Live #1 in Spelling Apps 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Spelling.Live
Spelling Test Buddy #8 in Spelling Apps 7.1/10 From $49.99/yr · 14-day trial ✓ 4 of 6 features Visit site

Spelling.Live leads on 2 checks, Spelling Test Buddy on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSpelling.Live · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly Spelling.Live
  • Most featuresSpelling.Live · 5 of 6

Spelling.Live scores higher on our rubric for spelling apps: 9.0 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Spelling.Live offers free plan; Spelling Test Buddy doesn't. Spelling.Live offers corrective practice; Spelling Test Buddy doesn't publish it.

Spelling.Live is the better fit for families and schools wanting adaptive practice. Spelling Test Buddy is the better fit for teachers importing lists from many file types.

  • Spelling.Live fits best

    Families and schools wanting adaptive practice

  • Spelling Test Buddy fits best

    Teachers importing lists from many file types

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Side by side

Feature Spelling.Live 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Spelling Test Buddy 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 7.1
Ranking #1 in Spelling Apps #8 in Spelling Apps
Best for Families and schools wanting adaptive practice 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 Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email
Integrations 2 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Spelling.Live 5/6 · Spelling Test Buddy 4/6
Phonics instruction ✓ ✓
Dictation practice ✓ ✓
Corrective practice ✓ (best) Not published
Teacher dashboard ✓ ✓
Offline access Not published 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.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,…

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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,…

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  1. Spelling.LiveSpelling Apps 9.0Free plan
  2. Spelling Test BuddySpelling Apps 7.1From $49.99/yr · 14-day trial

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 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.Live9.0/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit Spelling.LiveFull verdict →
  • Spelling Test Buddy7.1/10 · From $49.99/yr · 14-day trial

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

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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