Sir Linkalot vs Spelling Boost
Sir Linkalot
sirlinkalot.org
Spelling Boost
spellingboost.comSide by side
| Figure | Sir Linkalot | Spelling Boost |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £2.92/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Spelling Apps | 8.1 (#13) | 8.3 (#10) |
| Headquarters | Haywards Heath, United Kingdom | Epsom, United Kingdom |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says the website uses HTTPS, anonymisation or pseudonymisation where suitable, and monitoring and software to mitigate security threats. | The maker says keeping practice on-device enables offline use and privacy; Google Play says data is encrypted in transit and users can request deletion. |
| Purpose | Sir Linkalot is an educational app that teaches spelling through memorable connections, or “links,” and animations. | Spelling Boost turns a child’s school spelling list into an audio test that dictates words, checks answers, and tracks progress. |
| Support | 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. | The Google Play listing provides [email protected] as the app support email. |
Plans
Sir Linkalot
- Personal monthly£6.99 a month
- Schools and Groups£35 a year
- Personal annual£49.99 a year
In their own words
Sir Linkalot
Sir Linkalot has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Spelling Boost
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.