DoodleSpell vs Spelling Boost

DoodleSpell is a spelling practice app for children aged 5–11, with content aligned to EYFS, KS1 and KS2. It combines thousands of interactive exercises, rewards and games with instruction in word meaning, word formation and sentence structure, as well as spelling recall. Children complete at least three practice rounds before a spelling test unlocks, and there is no cap on extra rounds. Parents with a home subscription and teachers with a school subscription can assign practice, including custom word lists. Audio dictation is among the accessibility options intended to help less confident readers practise independently. Parents can monitor progress and set goals through the free DoodleConnect app and online Parent Dashboard. DoodleSpell works offline, with work synchronising between devices when users log out after each session and go online to sync. It is available on Android, iOS and Amazon Fire devices, and in desktop or laptop browsers. The app is included with DoodleEnglish subscriptions. It is paid, has no free plan, and offers a 7-day trial; listed plans include school and home subscriptions.

Spelling Boost turns spelling lists into spoken dictation practice for Android. Learners can scan a printed list with the camera or enter words manually, hear them spoken aloud, and answer by typing or writing on screen with a finger or stylus. The app checks answers and tracks progress, including answer comparisons and performance over time. Tricky Words creates review sessions for difficult words, while Text Practice Mode dictates full sentences covering spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and spacing. Parents can enter test dates and receive reminders. The maker says dictation works offline through the device’s speech engine. Spelling Boost offers 81 regional spoken voices across 70 languages and 122 localized interface settings. Google Play says the app contains ads and in-app purchases. Its listing says data is encrypted in transit and users can request deletion, and that the app may collect and share personal information, app activity, and app performance information.