What's New

Bug fixes and improvements.

App Description

Spelling Star is the perfect app for practicing your spelling lists. Create lists by entering words and recording the audio. Practice spelling each word correctly three times to become a Spelling Star!

● One of the top-rated spelling apps available.

● New share list feature is perfect for teachers that want to create lists and share with their students.


FEATURES:

● Share Lists - create lists on one device and share them with anyone else that has the Spelling Star app.

● Copy Lists - click a button to make a copy of any list on your device. Perfect for parents with multiple kids or teachers that want to individualize lists based on student needs - add challenge words or modify lists for accommodations.

● Immediate Feedback - students get immediate feedback after each word as they practice.

● Progress Indicator - parents/teachers can monitor the progress of their students as they work towards mastering their list.

● Easy, Effective & Engaging - we've built this app to be easy and effective for students. There aren't a lot of unnecessary bells and whistles that distract students from the goal of practicing their spelling words, but the stars they receive keep them engaged.


WHY IT WORKS:

● Your Actual Spelling Words

You add the word lists that spellers are studying at school or home. Record each word or use a sentence to make the word meaning clear. Words are presented in a random order so spellers are ready to spell them in any order on a test or in a spelling bee. Some users have shared that having their children add and record their word lists has been another good way to practice each week. Practice anytime, anywhere!

● Mastery Practice

Spellers practice their words until they are mastered. Spellers earn a star each time they correctly spell a word without a hint. Three stars equal a mastered word. When a speller has mastered a word, Spelling Star will remove that word from the practice cycle. This allows spellers to focus on words that need extra practice. Individual words or full lists can easily be reset if additional practice is desired.

● Immediate Formative Feedback

Spelling Star immediately lets a speller know how they did on each word. It also provides them the option to redo the word right away if an error is made. Spellers can move on if desired, but the ability to fix an error on the spot reinforces the correct spelling. No more waiting until the end of the whole list to find out how they are doing on each word.

● Summative Feedback

At the end of each practice cycle, Spelling Star provides feedback for the entire list and provides the option to immediately practice it again. Spelling Star also provides a quick view of progress towards list mastery within the list selection screen. Spelling Star makes it easy to see how close spellers are to mastery.

● Audio and Hints

Spelling Star replays the recorded audio as many times as desired with no penalty towards mastery. If a speller is stuck, they simply tap the hint button to get a quick look at the word so they can finish it. While a hint won’t count towards mastery, it gets the speller un-stuck and prevents frustration. Spellers can then practice the word again or move on.

iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • September 22, 2012 Initial release
  • September 28, 2012 New version 1.0.2
  • October 04, 2012 Price decrease: $1.99 -> FREE!
  • October 05, 2012 Price increase: FREE! -> $1.99
  • October 09, 2012 Price decrease: $1.99 -> $0.99
  • October 18, 2012 Price decrease: $0.99 -> FREE!
  • October 21, 2012 Price increase: FREE! -> $0.99
  • November 01, 2012 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99
  • November 06, 2012 Price decrease: $1.99 -> $0.99
  • December 12, 2012 Price decrease: $0.99 -> FREE!
  • December 13, 2012 Price increase: FREE! -> $0.99
  • January 24, 2013 New version 1.1.1
  • January 29, 2013 Price decrease: $0.99 -> FREE!
  • February 01, 2013 Price increase: FREE! -> $0.99
  • February 06, 2013 Price decrease: $0.99 -> FREE!
  • February 09, 2013 Price increase: FREE! -> $0.99
  • February 11, 2013 Price decrease: $0.99 -> FREE!
  • February 14, 2013 Price increase: FREE! -> $0.99
  • February 28, 2013 Price decrease: $0.99 -> FREE!
  • March 02, 2013 Price increase: FREE! -> $0.99
  • June 23, 2013 Price decrease: $0.99 -> FREE!
  • June 28, 2013 Price increase: FREE! -> $0.99
  • August 01, 2013 Price decrease: $0.99 -> FREE!
  • August 04, 2013 Price increase: FREE! -> $0.99
  • August 19, 2013 New version 1.1.2
  • December 13, 2013 Price decrease: $0.99 -> FREE!
  • December 14, 2013 Price increase: FREE! -> $0.99
  • February 20, 2014 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99
  • April 02, 2014 Price decrease: $1.99 -> $0.99
  • April 10, 2014 New version 1.1.3
  • April 13, 2014 Price decrease: $0.99 -> FREE!
  • April 16, 2014 Price increase: FREE! -> $0.99
  • April 24, 2014 Price decrease: $0.99 -> FREE!
  • April 26, 2014 Price increase: FREE! -> $0.99
  • May 06, 2014 New version 1.1.4
  • June 28, 2014 Price decrease: $0.99 -> FREE!
  • July 12, 2014 Price increase: FREE! -> $0.99
  • September 05, 2014 Price decrease: $0.99 -> FREE!
  • September 07, 2014 Price increase: FREE! -> $0.99
  • December 06, 2014 Price decrease: $0.99 -> FREE!
  • December 13, 2014 Price increase: FREE! -> $0.99
  • February 21, 2015 New version 1.1.5
  • June 29, 2015 Price decrease: $0.99 -> FREE!
  • July 06, 2015 Price increase: FREE! -> $0.99
  • August 22, 2015 Price decrease: $0.99 -> FREE!
  • August 27, 2015 Price increase: FREE! -> $0.99
  • August 30, 2015 Price decrease: $0.99 -> FREE!
  • September 01, 2015 Price increase: FREE! -> $0.99
  • August 17, 2016 Price decrease: $0.99 -> FREE!
  • November 07, 2016 Price increase: FREE! -> $0.99
  • June 15, 2019 New version 1.2
  • June 15, 2019 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99
  • June 16, 2019 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99
  • December 24, 2019 Price increase: $1.99 -> $4.99
  • December 31, 2019 Price decrease: $4.99 -> $2.99
  • July 15, 2020 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $1.99
  • September 16, 2023 New version 1.3

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