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SpellSmart
What it is
SpellSmart is an iOS app that uses AI to help students practice for UIL Spelling. In Solo Mode, it reads a word aloud and the student types the spelling to check it. Buddy Mode lets a friend hold the phone while the student spells aloud and the buddy checks the answer. Students can practice with current UIL words or upload their own word lists, then bookmark words to review again. The app is described as suitable for students of all ages, especially ESL students, and practice can be done alone or with a parent. SpellSmart is a free download, with its Free plan listed as free. The App Store lists iPhone compatibility, a 4+ age rating, and an iOS 15.1-or-later requirement. The developer indicates that user content, including photos or videos, may be collected without being linked to the user; Apple says it has not verified that disclosure. The UIL resources page lists [email protected] for support and reports recognition from U.S. Representative John Carter and Senator John Cornyn, along with a Congressional App Challenge win.
For and against
For
- Solo and buddy practice modes
- Includes current UIL words
- Students can upload their own words
- Bookmarks save words for later practice
Against
- Requires iOS 15.1 or later
- Listed for iPhone compatibility
- Developer content-collection disclosure is unverified by Apple
The verdict
SpellSmart offers two ways to practice and lets students work with built-in UIL words or their own lists. It is a free iPhone option, but requires iOS 15.1 or later.
Who it suits
SpellSmart suits students practicing UIL spelling, including ESL students, who want to work independently or with a parent or friend. Its iPhone app requires iOS 15.1 or later.
Plans and prices
Free
Free download; no other plan limits stated
Read 9 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
On the record
- Age rating
- The App Store lists the app with a 4+ age rating.apps.apple.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Bookmarks
- Students can bookmark words and practice them again from a saved list.apps.apple.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Buddy practice
- In Buddy Mode, a friend holds the phone while the student spells words aloud, and the buddy checks the answer.apps.apple.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- The App Store lists iPhone compatibility and requires iOS 15.1 or later.apps.apple.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Competition recognition
- The UIL resources page says SpellSmart won the Congressional App Challenge and was recognized by U.S. Representative John Carter and Senator John Cornyn.wwwprod.uiltexas.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The app is described as helping students of all ages, especially ESL students, practice spelling by themselves or with a parent.wwwprod.uiltexas.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy disclosure
- The developer indicates that user content, including photos or videos, may be collected but not linked to the user; Apple says this disclosure has not been verified by Apple.apps.apple.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- SpellSmart is a mobile app that uses AI to help students practice for UIL Spelling.wwwprod.uiltexas.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Solo practice
- In Solo Mode, the app reads words aloud and students type their spelling to check whether it is correct.apps.apple.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Support contact
- The UIL resources page lists [email protected] as the contact email for SpellSmart.wwwprod.uiltexas.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Word lists
- Students can upload their own words, and the app includes current UIL words for practice.apps.apple.com · read 9 Oct 2026
