Spelling.Live vs Spelling Shed
Spelling.Live
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| Figure | Spelling.Live | Spelling Shed |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £5.99/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · Spelling Apps | 9.2 (#1) | 8.3 (#11) |
| Accessibility | Per-child settings include OpenDyslexic or Lexend fonts, colour overlays, adjustable spacing, and slower speech. | The game uses the Open Dyslexic font and three difficulty levels to support pupils with different abilities. |
| Data location | The service says account and children's practice data are stored in the European Union, with hosting in Frankfurt. | EdShed says it stores all data at a data centre in London. |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Severn House, River Side North, Bewdley, England, DY12 1AB |
| Integrations | The maker says the service is listed in Google Workspace Marketplace for Google Classroom class import. | The pricing feature comparison lists ClassLink rostering, Wonde rostering and Clever rostering, with Clever marked Classroom only. |
| Purpose | Spelling.Live turns school spelling lists into short daily practice for KS1 and KS2 families. | Spelling Shed is a spelling platform designed by teachers for students, teachers and parents. |
| Security compliance | The maker states UK GDPR and Children's Code compliance and says a DPIA is available. | EdShed states that it is fully compliant with GDPR, COPPA and FERPA. |
| Support | Privacy and data requests can be sent to [email protected]. | Support is available at [email protected] and by phone at 888-254-3098 in the USA. |
Plans
Spelling.Live
- Free sign-up creditsFree
- 400-credit pack£4, paid once
- Family plan£5.99 a month
- 5,000-credit pack£20, paid once
Spelling Shed
- FreeFree
- Spelling Shed iOS app$2.99, paid once
- PremiumPriced on request
In their own words
Spelling.Live
Spelling.Live turns school spelling lists into practice activities for children in KS1 and KS2. Families can create lists by photographing a school sheet, pasting text, or entering words. Children can practise through handwriting, typing, speaking, selecting answers, tracing, or working on paper. A weekly Learning plan schedules activities and can follow weekly, fluid, or classic rhythms. Spaced repetition returns to weaker words, while difficulty adjusts to the child’s stage. AI tools provide spelling tips, picture hints, sentence generation, and handwriting marking. Teachers and tutors can create classes, assign lists, review group reports, scan paper tests for marking, and import pupil rosters from Google Classroom. Per-child settings include OpenDyslexic or Lexend fonts, colour overlays, adjustable spacing, and slower speech. The service is available on Android, iOS, and web. Free sign-up provides 200 credits, which expire after 90 days without a practice session. Paid packs cost 4.00 GBP for 400 credits or 20.00 GBP for 5,000 credits, each as a one-time purchase valid for 12 months.
Spelling Shed
Spelling Shed is a spelling platform designed for students, teachers, and parents, available on Android, iOS, and the web. Its whole-school curriculum provides coverage of ELA spelling standards, including statutory words and spelling rules. Users can create unlimited custom lists or search for lists in the platform. The teacher hub manages student records, teachers, and classes, and supports homework assignments. Whole-class Hive Games let pupils play alongside each other as an alternative to a weekly spelling test. The game offers three difficulty levels and uses the Open Dyslexic font. The app supports offline play and QR-code scanning to import lists or sign in. Regional versions are adapted for the UK, US, Australia, and Cambridge International curricula. EdShed says it complies with GDPR, COPPA, and FERPA, stores data in a London data centre, and has annual independent security testing. The Free plan includes tests, Hive games, challenges, and custom leagues, each with 7 days of history. The listed iOS app costs 2.99 USD once; Premium requires a quote.