SpellMe vs Spelling Boost

SpellMe9.0Visit Spelling Boost7.4Visit

Higher score SpellMe #2 in Spelling Apps 9.0/10 Free plan · paid from £12/yr · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit SpellMe

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

• SpellMe fits best

  Schools needing broad platform coverage

• Spelling Boost fits best

  Android families focused on dictation

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Side by side

Feature	SpellMe 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Spelling Boost 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	7.4
Ranking	#2 in Spelling Apps	#5 in Spelling Apps
Best for	Schools needing broad platform coverage	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, Desktop, Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Android
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features SpellMe 5/6 · Spelling Boost 5/6
Phonics instruction	✓	✓
Dictation practice	✓	✓
Corrective practice	✓	✓
Teacher dashboard	✓ (best)	Not published
Offline access	—	✓ (best)
Word-list import	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Adaptive Mastery Mode uses five word-proficiency levels. Supports custom lists, phonics content, dictation, and corrective practice. Available on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.	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	Internet access is required, with no offline access. Teacher plan pricing requires contacting SpellMe. Several AI and advanced progress features require paid tiers.	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	SpellMe is a spelling practice app for students, parents, teachers, and homeschoolers. Its learning modes cover regular practice with spoken words and typed responses, adaptive Mastery Mode, Daily Challenge activities, and AI-generated… 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

• SpellMe — where it wins

  • Adaptive Mastery Mode uses five word-proficiency levels.
  • Supports custom lists, phonics content, dictation, and corrective practice.
  • Available on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.

  Where it doesn't

  • Internet access is required, with no offline access.
  • Teacher plan pricing requires contacting SpellMe.
  • Several AI and advanced progress features require paid tiers.

• 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

• SpellMe9.0/10 · Free plan · paid from £12/yr · 14-day trial

  A broad spelling platform combining phonics, adaptive practice, AI tools, and teacher dashboards.

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

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

  Visit Spelling BoostFull verdict →