Spelvo

At a glance

• Editor score
  7.3 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan · 14-day trial
• Best for
  Multilingual family or tutoring groups
• Free plan
  Yes
• Facts checked
  20 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Photographed word-list OCR turns paper lists into digital practice
  • Handwritten answer-paper grading and targeted retries support correction
  • Groups, leaderboards, and teacher reporting support shared practice

• Where it doesn't

  • Platform coverage is limited to web and Android
  • Paid plans use monthly snap limits and shared pools
  • The app is positioned as early access

Our verdict on Spelvo

Spelvo is a spelling-practice app for Malaysian children and families working in Bahasa Malaysia, English, and Chinese. It is suited to households, tutors, tuition groups, and teachers who want to turn paper word lists into repeatable digital exercises. Learners can practise with typed spelling, text-to-speech audio, flashcards, and targeted retries for missed words. The app also supports class and invite-only groups, shared word lists, leaderboards, and teacher accounts with class practice reporting.

The plan structure is built around photographed word-list snaps and child profiles. Free includes 3 lifetime snaps, 1 child profile, unlimited targeted retry, audio, flashcards, typed practice, leaderboards, and groups. Single includes 1 child profile, 40 snaps per month, and 5 Guest Pass invites. Plus supports up to 3 child profiles, a shared pool of 120 snaps per month, 10 Guest Pass invites, and per-child leaderboards and history. Max supports up to 5 child profiles, a shared pool of 200 snaps per month, and 15 Guest Pass invites. Single and Max also offer top-up packs, while a 14-day free trial is available.

Its strongest point is the workflow around photographed paper material: OCR digitises word lists, and photographed handwritten answer papers can be graded before missed words are sent into targeted retry. Trilingual translation between BM, English, and Chinese adds useful language coverage for its intended audience. Web and Android access fit families and groups using those platforms, while households seeking an iOS app should consider another option. Spelvo is a good fit for multilingual practice with shared oversight; it is less suitable for users who need broad platform coverage or a general language-learning system.

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Spelvo pricing

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Alternatives to Spelvo

• SLSpelling.LiveA free, flexible spelling tool with adaptive practice, dictation and classroom reporting.9.4
• SpellMeA broad spelling platform combining phonics, adaptive practice, AI tools, and teacher dashboards.9.2
• SSSpelling ShedA curriculum-led spelling platform with strong diagnostics, reporting, and offline learning.9.1

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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