Spelling Stars vs Squeebles Spelling Connect
Spelling Stars
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Squeebles Spelling Connect
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| Figure | Spelling Stars | Squeebles Spelling Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | £2.50/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 12 |
| Spec score · Spelling Apps | 7.8 (#17) | 8.6 (#4) |
| Custom lists | Teachers can use curriculum lists, type words, or copy grade-level lists, with practice based on their chosen words. | Parents and teachers can add words or phrases and create their own spelling lists. |
| Purpose | Spelling Stars lets teachers create or copy spelling lists, assign practice, games, or tests, and track student progress. | The app provides spelling practice for children using more than 10,000 common English words and over 160 curriculum-based spelling lists. |
| Support | Email support is available at [email protected], and the site says most emails are answered within two hours or less and all within 24 hours. | The support section provides online manuals and videos and directs users to email [email protected] for help. |
Plans
Spelling Stars
- Bronze Plan$6.99, paid once
- Silver Plan$7.99, paid once
- Gold Plan$9.99, paid once
- School MembershipPriced on request
Squeebles Spelling Connect
- Family£2.99 a month
- Family monthly£2.99 a month
- Tutor£19.99 a month
- Tutor monthly£19.99 a month
- Single Class£25 a month
- Family£29.99 a year
- Family annual£29.99 a year
- Small School£40 a month
- Large School£90 a month
- Tutor£199.99 a year
In their own words
Spelling Stars
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Squeebles Spelling Connect
Squeebles Spelling Connect gives children spelling practice with more than 10,000 common English words and over 160 curriculum-based lists. Children can practise curriculum words, custom lists, tricky words they previously misspelled, or assigned homework. Parents and teachers can create lists from words or short phrases and record audio for them. Games include word searches, Word of the Day, collectible Squeebles and the Sky Glider mini-game. SEN options include OpenDyslexic font, optional coloured overlays and a setting to turn off timers. Parents, tutors and teachers can assign work remotely and review results, per-word statistics and progress. Tutor and school accounts can organize groups or classes, and school accounts can include multiple teachers. The app is available on iOS and Android, with browser use on PC, Mac and Chromebook. The web version plays mobile-recorded audio but cannot record custom audio or start a subscription. Family monthly pricing is £2.99 a month; tutor monthly pricing is £19.99 a month. Both include a 7-day trial.