Best Spelling Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Spelling Boost is ranked #1 of 25 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of SpellMe and PenPoints. The best-ranked option with a free plan is SpellMe. The lowest first paid tier on this page is DoodleSpell at £0.50/mo.
Spelling apps offer ways for learners to practise words, whether the goal is independent study or classroom use. Spelling.Live, SpellMe and Spelling Shed lead the ranked entries, with Spelling Boost and PenPoints also near the top. Compare corrective practice, dictation practice and phonics instruction to see what kinds of learning activities are supported. Offline access may matter when practice takes place without a connection, and word-list import can be relevant when exercises need to use selected vocabulary. Educators can weigh whether a teacher dashboard is useful. Check free-plan availability and the paid starting point alongside the practice features that suit your learner.
25 spelling apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Spelling Boost Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Phonics instruction: YesDictation practice: YesCorrective practice: Yes
- 2 SpellMe iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9£1/mo Phonics instruction: YesDictation practice: YesCorrective practice: Yes
- 3 PenPoints iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Phonics instruction: YesDictation practice: YesCorrective practice: Yes
- 4 Spelling Shed iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Phonics instruction: YesCorrective practice: Yes
- 5 Spelling.Live iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Phonics instruction: YesDictation practice: YesCorrective practice: Yes
- 6 Spell Up iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3 Dictation practice: YesCorrective practice: Yes
- 7 DoodleSpell iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1£0.50/mo Phonics instruction: YesDictation practice: YesCorrective practice: Yes
- 8 Wordshark iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1£15.83/mo Phonics instruction: YesCorrective practice: Yes
- 9 Spello iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0£0.83/mo Dictation practice: YesCorrective practice: Yes
- 10 Better Speller iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Dictation practice: YesCorrective practice: Yes
- 11 Spelvo Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Corrective practice: Yes
- 12 Spellexi iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Phonics instruction: NoDictation practice: YesCorrective practice: Yes
- 13 Spelling Notebook iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Dictation practice: YesCorrective practice: Yes
- 14 SpellingJoy iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Phonics instruction: YesDictation practice: Yes
- 15 SpellSmart iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Dictation practice: YesCorrective practice: Yes
- 16 MySpellings Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6
- 17 Spelling Test Buddy iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Phonics instruction: YesDictation practice: Yes
- 18 Word Club iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6
- 19 Sir Linkalot iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5 Phonics instruction: NoDictation practice: NoCorrective practice: Yes
- 20 Squeebles Spelling Connect iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5 Phonics instruction: YesDictation practice: YesCorrective practice: Yes
- 21 StarSpell iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4 Phonics instruction: Yes
- 22 SpellBoard iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3 Dictation practice: Yes
- 23 Spelling Stars No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Phonics instruction: YesCorrective practice: Yes
- 24 Spellzone No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Phonics instruction: YesDictation practice: YesCorrective practice: Yes
- 25 SpellQuiz No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Phonics instruction: YesDictation practice: YesCorrective practice: Yes
Is your app on this list?
Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which spelling app is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Spelling Boost is ranked #1 of 25 with a score of 7.9. SpellMe is second and PenPoints third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, DoodleSpell has the lowest first paid tier we found: £0.50/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.