Better Speller vs Sir Linkalot
Better Speller
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| Figure | Better Speller | Sir Linkalot |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | £2.92/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · Spelling Apps | 8.3 (#9) | 8.1 (#13) |
| Headquarters | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | Haywards Heath, United Kingdom |
| Intended users | The listing describes the app as suited to weekly spelling homework, homeschool curriculum, test prep, summer learning, and ESL and language learners. | The site says the app improves spelling for students of all ages and describes it as a classroom resource that requires no parental input. |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says app data is stored locally and that Better Speller does not collect personal information or use third-party analytics, advertising, crash-reporting, or tracking services. | The privacy policy says the website uses HTTPS, anonymisation or pseudonymisation where suitable, and monitoring and software to mitigate security threats. |
| Support | Google Play lists [email protected] as the support email. | The pricing page lists customer support for school and group licences and both personal subscriptions; the contact page gives a phone number and email address. |
Plans
Better Speller
- Free trialFree
- iCloud Sync and Sharing$2.99, paid once
- Unlimited Words$4.99, paid once
Sir Linkalot
- Personal monthly£6.99 a month
- Schools and Groups£35 a year
- Personal annual£49.99 a year
In their own words
Better Speller
Better Speller is a spelling practice app for creating custom word lists, hearing words aloud, and tracking practice and test progress. Practice mode allows multiple attempts per word, while Test mode gives one attempt and scores the quiz. Games include Word Search, Spelling Choice, Fill in the Blanks, and Unscramble. Lists can contain definitions and example sentences; words can be looked up automatically, and lists can be imported or exported. Adjustable text-to-speech reads words aloud, and users can record their own voice saying words and example sentences. Session history shows scores and missed words for another practice round. Apple Pencil handwriting mode is supported on iPad. Optional iCloud Sync and Sharing can sync lists, students, folders, and results across Apple devices, while invitations can share a student's lists through Messages. The privacy policy says app data is stored locally and that speech processing happens on-device. The free trial includes all features, up to 35 words, and up to 10 per list. One-time purchases are 2.99 USD for iCloud Sync and Sharing and 4.99 USD for Unlimited Words. The listed platforms are Android, iOS, and macOS.
Sir Linkalot
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