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StarSpell
Cotswolds, United Kingdom
What it is
StarSpell is a spelling, phonics, and literacy program for school and home use, with practice built around sound, pictures, and sentences. Its main spelling lists contain more than 5,000 spoken words arranged along its own phonic progression. Learners can practise custom words and lists, including school spelling assignments. Teachers can set the pace in Teacher mode, print worksheets for standard or custom exercises, and create assignments in Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, or Show My Homework. Teacher mode is free for classroom use. The browser-based app is designed for Windows, Android, and iOS devices and requires a modern browser; the product is also listed for macOS. An internet connection is required, although some features are described as available offline. The web app uses single sign-on through Google Classroom or Microsoft. StarSpell is described as suitable for all ages and abilities, with support highlighted for dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADD, and ADHD. A Student licence costs £12.00 per year. Preview access is free during the preview period, but a subscription is needed to continue afterward.
For and against
For
- More than 5,000 spoken words in spelling lists.
- Supports custom words and spelling lists.
- Teachers can print worksheets for custom exercises.
- Teacher mode is free for classroom use.
Against
- No free plan is listed.
- Internet access is required to use the app.
- A subscription is needed after the preview period.
The verdict
StarSpell combines structured spelling practice with custom lists and classroom tools. Consider its internet requirement and licence options, and note that the free preview does not continue without a subscription.
Who it suits
StarSpell may suit learners practising spelling and phonics at home or school, and teachers who want to set exercises and print worksheets. The maker describes it as suitable for all ages and abilities, including learners with dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADD, or ADHD.
Plans and prices
Student
One student · home or school
Read 8 Oct 2026 · fishermarriott.com
Additional User
One additional PC · requires StarSpell Standalone · download
Read 8 Oct 2026 · fishermarriott.com
Additional Classroom
Each additional class · up to 36 students · requires StarSpell Classroom
Read 8 Oct 2026 · fishermarriott.com
Classroom
Single class · up to 36 students
Read 8 Oct 2026 · fishermarriott.com
Additional User CD-ROM
One additional PC · requires StarSpell Standalone
Read 8 Oct 2026 · fishermarriott.com
Standalone
Single PC · download
Read 8 Oct 2026 · fishermarriott.com
Standalone CD-ROM
Single PC
Read 8 Oct 2026 · fishermarriott.com
School
For the whole school
Read 8 Oct 2026 · fishermarriott.com
Network with Site-Licence
Network use · unlimited PCs · single location · download
Read 8 Oct 2026 · fishermarriott.com
On the record
- Connectivity
- An internet connection is needed to use the app, though some features are described as available offline on the product overview.fishermarriott.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Custom lists
- Users can add custom words and lists for practising school spelling lists at home.fishermarriott.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Devices
- The browser-based app is designed for Windows, Android and iOS devices and requires a modern web browser.fishermarriott.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Teachers can create assignments in Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams and Show My Homework.fishermarriott.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Intended learners
- The maker describes StarSpell as suitable for all ages and abilities and highlights dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADD and ADHD support.fishermarriott.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Learning method
- The spelling mode builds on Look-Cover-Write-Check with sound, pictures and a supporting sentence.fishermarriott.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Preview access
- The app has no charge during its preview period; users are notified by email before it ends and need a subscription to continue afterward.fishermarriott.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- StarSpell is a multi-sensory program for spelling, phonics and literacy for use at school and home.fishermarriott.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Sign-in
- The web app offers single sign-on and requires Google Classroom or Microsoft sign-in.fishermarriott.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Teacher mode
- Teacher mode lets teachers set the pace and is free for classroom use.fishermarriott.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Trial
- A fully functional free trial of Classic StarSpell is available to educational establishments by request.fishermarriott.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Word lists
- Its main spelling lists contain more than 5,000 spoken words organized according to its own phonic progression.fishermarriott.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Worksheets
- Teachers can print worksheets for all spelling exercises, including custom exercises.fishermarriott.com · read 8 Oct 2026
