Better Speller vs Spelvo

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.

Spelvo turns Malaysian school spelling lists into daily practice for children, with Bahasa Malaysia, English, and Chinese support. On Android or the web, a child or parent can photograph handwritten or printed lists for OCR conversion, then translate them across those three languages. Practice includes typed spelling, flashcard review, audio playback, and retries focused on missed words. Spelvo says its Google text-to-speech audio provides pronunciation in all three languages. Vo the Bee reads photographed handwritten answers and marks each word; the site says this takes under 10 seconds. Users can share lists and join school, tuition, or invite-only groups with leaderboards. Spelvo accepts KSSR Standard 1–6 lists and lists from other Malaysian school streams, including international schools. Individual classroom teachers and tuition tutors can request a free Teacher Account with unlimited OCR and student invite links granting a six-month Guest Pass. Onboarding is manual, and the account is not for centre owners. The Free plan includes three lifetime snaps and one child profile. Paid plans are 9.90 MYR a month billed annually for Single, 19.90 MYR a month billed annually for Plus, and 29.90 MYR a month billed annually for Max.