Spelling Shed vs Spellzone
Spelling Shed
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| Figure | Spelling Shed | Spellzone |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | €2.92/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · Spelling Apps | 8.3 (#11) | 7.8 (#18) |
| Accessibility | The game uses the Open Dyslexic font and three difficulty levels to support pupils with different abilities. | The browser-based resource provides options for font, text and background colour, text size, and text-to-speech. |
| Founded | 2017 | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Severn House, River Side North, Bewdley, England, DY12 1AB | York, United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Spelling Shed is a spelling platform designed by teachers for students, teachers and parents. | Spellzone is an online English spelling resource for learners aged six to adult, including SEND, SLD, ESL, and dyslexic learners. |
| Support | Support is available at [email protected] and by phone at 888-254-3098 in the USA. | The company provides help pages and lists telephone support numbers for the USA and UK on its contact page. |
Plans
Spelling Shed
- FreeFree
- Spelling Shed iOS app$2.99, paid once
- PremiumPriced on request
Spellzone
- 1 student€35 a year
- 1 student plus administrator€39 a year
- School subscription€45 a year
In their own words
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.