StarSpell

Paid#17 of 25 in Spelling Apps

StarSpell: A classroom-focused spelling app with broad practice tools and assignment integrations. Ranked #17 of 25 in Spelling Apps by our editors (7.5/10); pricing: Paid; best for schools using classroom assignment integrations.

7.5/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.5 / 10
Pricing
Paid
Best for
Schools using classroom assignment integrations
Free plan
No
Paid from
£12/user/yr
Offline access
No
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Phonics content aligned with English Letters and Sounds
- Assignments through Google Classroom, Teams, and Show My Homework
- Custom lists, teacher mode, worksheets, and contextual practice
Where it doesn't
- No free plan after the preview period
- No offline access
- No verified dashboards or dictation

Our verdict on StarSpell

StarSpell is a browser-based spelling application for home and school use. It supports students, teachers, individual classes, and whole schools with graded spelling lists, phonics content aligned with the English Letters and Sounds programme, and Look-Cover-Write-Check exercises. Practice includes contextual sentences, images, and spoken words, while teachers can add custom words and spelling lists. The service runs in a modern web browser on computers, tablets, and phones, with web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android support.

Its strongest fit is classroom assignment work. Teachers can use Teacher mode for classroom, screen, or whiteboard sessions, print spelling worksheets, and create assignments through Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, and Show My Homework. That combination gives schools several ways to connect spelling practice with existing classroom workflows. The phonics section and graded lists also support structured progression, while custom content allows teachers to adapt activities for particular classes or students.

The published annual plans cover several school structures. Student costs £12 per user per year, Classroom costs £30 per class per year, and each Additional Classroom costs £25 per class per year when used with StarSpell Classroom. The School plan costs £150 per year for the whole school. The plans are cloud-based, and the service does not provide offline access. StarSpell suits schools that want browser-based spelling practice with classroom integrations, teacher-led activities, and printable materials. It is less suitable for buyers seeking a free plan, offline learning, verified dashboards, or dictation features.

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StarSpell pricing

Plans PaidPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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StarSpell fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	£12/user/yr
Phonics instruction	Yes
Dictation practice	Not verified
Corrective practice	Not verified
Teacher dashboard	Not verified
Offline access	No
Word-list import	Not verified
Money-back guarantee	14 days
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Integrations	3 integrations: Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, Show My Homework
Pricing	Paid (source)
Website	starspell.app
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

StarSpell integrations

StarSpell lists 3 integrations on its own site.

Google Classroom
Microsoft Teams
Show My Homework

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