SpellBoard vs Spelling Notebook
SpellBoard
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| Figure | SpellBoard | Spelling Notebook |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Spelling Apps | 8.4 (#7) | 8.5 (#5) |
| Privacy | The developer reports that the app does not collect data; Apple says this information has not been verified by Apple. | The privacy policy says it may collect contact details, cookies, and usage data, and that data from users outside New Zealand may be transferred to and processed in New Zealand. |
| Purpose | SpellBoard is a spelling app for creating custom quizzes and practicing spelling. | Spelling Notebook lets students create personalized word lists, hear each word, take spelling tests, and practice words they have not yet mastered. |
| Word lists | Words can include definitions, sentences, synonyms, antonyms, notes, and images. | Users can create, edit, rename, delete, copy, and paste word lists, and import words from one list into another. |
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In their own words
SpellBoard
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Spelling Notebook
Spelling Notebook is a spelling practice app where students build word lists, hear words spoken, take tests, and work on words they have not mastered. Its searchable dictionary contains more than 100,000 words, and students can add entries. A built-in voice speaks dictionary words and added English words; users can also record a word or phrase in their own voice. Dictionary spelling can be set for US, UK, Australian, Canadian, or New Zealand English. Students can create, edit, rename, delete, copy, and paste lists, or move words between lists. After an initial test, practice can concentrate on missed words, with adjustable settings. The app keeps test and practice history for reviewing results and progress. Lists can be imported or exported with iCloud Drive and shared by AirDrop or email; test results can also be emailed. Spelling Notebook is listed for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, with iOS and macOS as its platforms. The download is free. An optional 1.99 USD one-time in-app purchase removes the free version’s word-list limit, according to an App Store user review.