Squeebles Spelling Bee

Squeebles Spelling Bee


Practice spellings & literacy


$4.99

9.1for iPhone, iPad and more
6.9
16 Ratings
KeyStageFun
Developer
44 MB
Size
Sep 12, 2023
Update Date
Education
Category
4+
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About Squeebles Spelling Bee

Spelling Bee by Squeebles is an app aimed at helping 5 to 11 year old kids practice their spellings in a fun, motivating environment. It allows you to set up your own, personalized spelling tests, as well as download from over 150 pre-recorded tests containing over 1800 words.

"After evaluating many spelling apps, I was so pleasantly surprised while testing out Squeebles Spelling – it’s a winner!" - TeachersWithApps.com

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Key Features (from a parent or teacher's perspective):

- Set up your own custom spelling tests containing the exact words your kids need to learn, recording yourself speaking the audio of each word, or download from over 200 pre-recorded spelling tests created by us across 5 difficulty levels.

- Dyslexia-friendly features, including the option of using Open Dyslexic font.

- Accented characters allow you to set up spelling tests for French, Spanish, German or Italian words.

- Individual statistics cover spelling test scores and show incorrect spellings so you can see what each child is struggling with.

- Print each child's previous tests and answers.

- Register unlimited children on any one device

- Share spelling tests between devices or back them up to the cloud using a free KeyStageFun account.

- Customize each child's experience with personalized settings.

- No in-app purchases, no adverts and no internet links for children to accidentally tap on.

- Parent / teacher area can be password protected.

- A motivational reward system for your children keeps them practicing their spellings so they can keep earning further rewards and making progress in the game.

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Key Features (from a child's perspective):

- Practice your spellings across 4 different game modes, taking personalized tests set by a parent or teacher, KeyStageFun downloadable tests, random tests and tricky tests.

- "Tricky Words" mode only asks you questions you previously answered incorrectly.

- Consolidate learning by taking one-off tests that choose words randomly from all the words stored in the app.

- Rescue 20 Squeebles from the clutches of the nasty Spelling Snake, including some designed by children who won our "Design a Squeeble" competition. Each Squeeble has its own unique personality, facts and stats.

- Every time you spell a word correctly, you earn turns on the fun "Squeeberang" mini game, where Squeebles fly as far as they can through the air on boomerang-shaped colourful flying machines.

- Collect stars to trade for Squeeberangs and power-ups to use in the Squeeberang game. The more stars you have, the better the Squeeberangs you can get.

- Earn power-ups to use in the game.

- View high scores, stats and the rewards you've won.

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The app can be used by kids practicing for a weekly spelling test or spelling bee, or those looking to improve vocabulary ahead of school end of year tests.

From the App Store:

"Love this design! Simple, easy to use, interactive. I have downloaded eight different spelling apps - all four stars +. However, this is the best one I have found for my son." (5 star review)

"We use this app to help my daughter study for her weekly spelling test. It is a great study tool. She gets 100% on almost all of her tests."

"My husband and I enjoyed recording our daughter's weekly spelling words (using silly voices, of course!). My nine year old was giggling as she learned - who knew spelling could be so fun?"

"My daughter practices her spelling list on this every night. It works great, easy to use and set up. She loves earning points to buy squeeberangs. Way more fun than practicing on paper, and helps them find their way around the keyboard too."

If you have any questions or suggestions for features, please e-mail info@keystagefun.co.uk
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What's New in the Latest Version 9.1

Last updated on Sep 12, 2023
Old Versions
Fixed a minor issue where some text was not unloading after switching screens.

Support for iOS 10 and below now removed. Users of those platforms can continue to use the app without updating it.

As always, if you have any questions or suggestions for future updates, please let us know by e-mailing info@keystagefun.co.uk
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Version History
9.1
Sep 12, 2023
Fixed a minor issue where some text was not unloading after switching screens.

Support for iOS 10 and below now removed. Users of those platforms can continue to use the app without updating it.

As always, if you have any questions or suggestions for future updates, please let us know by e-mailing info@keystagefun.co.uk
9.0
Mar 9, 2023
This update includes updated graphics, several minor bug fixes and performance enhancements. As always, if you have any suggestions for features or questions, feel free to get in touch by e-mailing info@keystagefun.co.uk
7.9
Mar 29, 2021
7.9 is a minor update that fixes a couple of issues on older versions of iOS.

As always, please let us know if you have any ideas or suggestions for features that we might include in future updates, by e-mailing info@keystagefun.co.uk
7.8
Mar 26, 2021
New features in version 7.8:

- accented characters expanded to include several previously missing Turkish characters
- accented characters now accessed by holding down each character's "parent" letter for a short time rather than via a separate keyboard
- pasting word lists now supports all types of apostrophe character
- bug with keyboard colour fixed
- various performance enhancements

As always, please let us know if there are any features you'd like to see added in future updates, by e-mailing info@keystagefun.co.uk

P.S: Note the accent button has now been removed from the keyboard as this is no longer how you bring up accented characters (see above).
7.7
Nov 26, 2020
Version 7.7 is a minor update that provides full support for pasting of word lists from your device's clipboard. Words can be separated by commas, line breaks or semi-colons.

Also includes various performance enhancements and a small bug fix.

As always, let us know if there are any features you'd like to see added in future updates. info@keystagefun.co.uk
7.6
Nov 21, 2020
Version 7.6 fixes a couple of issues with our most recent release:
- iOS 9 now supported
- fixed the issue where on first use, whilst allowing the microphone from within the app, recording and playback starting behaving strangely on some devices.
The previous version (7.5) included support for children who suffer from visual stress, 5 new Squeebles, designed by our competition winners and a treasure hunt. As always, if you have any suggestions or questions, please e-mail us on info@keystagefun.co.uk
7.5
Nov 18, 2020
Version 7.5 features the following additions:

> Visual Stress Support:
We've included the ability to assign optional, adjustable colored overlays / backgrounds on a per-child basis, making it easier to read text for children who find black text on a white background difficult to process. There are 10 colors, each with adjustable opacity.

> New Squeebles:
We've added 5 completely new Squeebles characters to the app, all designed by our most recent competition winners (well done all of you!)

> Treasure Hunt:
We've added a treasure hunt! Find the first clue hidden in the app and follow the trail of 8 clues to unlock the Secret Squeeble. Don't worry parents and teachers - to solve all the clues, children will still need to do their spellings!! The Secret Squeeble can only be won by completing the treasure hunt and then she can be used in the Squeeberang game and will appear in your child's gallery of Squeebles.

> General Updates:
- Updated settings screen to allow easier management of child settings.
- Graphical and performance enhancements.

As always, if there are any features you would like to see added, please let us know and we'll consider including them in a future update. The visual stress overlay / background feature came from a customer contacting us to request this. Any ideas, requests etc. please e-mail info@keystagefun.co.uk
7.4
Jun 21, 2019
v7.4 is a minor update featuring various performance improvements.

As always, if you have any features you'd like to see added to any of our apps, please let us know by e-mailing info@keystagefun.co.uk
7.3
May 9, 2019
This is a minor update with the following changes...

- Fixed an issue when assigning tests to players.
- Added the ability to change the keyboard color to dark grey for increased contrast.
- Graphical changes and performance updates.

As always, let us know if there is anything you'd like to see us add in the future. info@keystagefun.co.uk
7.2
Apr 10, 2019
Minor update - fixed issue when deleting words from a test.

As always, if there are any features you'd like to see added to any of our apps, please e-mail us on info@keystagefun.co.uk with your suggestions.
7.1
Apr 4, 2019
Version 7.1 features a minor bug fix to an issue that was affecting a few people when downloading our recent major update, version 7.0.

Version 7.0 included the following new features:

- a complete reworking of our downloadable spelling tests to bring them fully in line with the UK national curriculum, including 50 new tests.
- a personalised Squeeble character for each child's name on the home screen.
- a mute option for in-app sound effects.
- streamlining of the Parent / Teacher Zone for easier navigation.
- new keyboard
- option added to move spelling tests to the top or bottom of the list in one tap.
- 10 question sample test now included in the initial install of the app.
- graphical upgrades to support devices with larger screens and for higher contrast in some areas.
- performance enhancements.

As always, if you have any features you'd like to see added to future updates, please e-mail us on info@keystagefun.co.uk
7.0
Apr 2, 2019
Version 7.0 is a major update. We've added the following new features:

- a complete reworking of our downloadable spelling tests to offer an additional 50 new tests, taking the total to over 200 spelling tests.
- a personalised Squeeble character for each child's name on the home screen.
- a mute option for in-app sound effects.
- streamlining of the Parent / Teacher Zone for easier navigation.
- new keyboard
- option added to move spelling tests to the top or bottom of the list in one tap.
- 10 question sample test now included in the initial install of the app.
- graphical upgrades to support devices with larger screens and for higher contrast in some areas.
- performance enhancements.

As always, if you have any features you'd like to see added to future updates, please e-mail us on info@keystagefun.co.uk
6.8
Jan 19, 2019
Minor bug fixes and performance enhancements. As always, if there are any features you'd like to see added to any of our apps, please e-mail info@keystagefun.co.uk
6.7
Jan 17, 2019
We've made a few minor performance enhancements, changes to Squeeble information and a couple of graphical changes. As always, if there are any features you'd like to see added to any of our apps, please e-mail us on info@keystagefun.co.uk
6.6
Sep 13, 2018
This is a minor update featuring a couple of additions based on customer requests:

- you can now change the number of words featured in a random test on a per-child basis
- you can hide the "exit test" button whilst children are attempting a test to stop them quitting if they make a mistake (also on a per-child basis)

As always, if there are any features you'd like to see us add to the Squeebles apps, please let us know by e-mailing info@keystagefun.co.uk
6.5
May 31, 2018
This is a minor update with various performance enhancements and a minor bug fix. If you have any features you'd like to see added to any of our apps, please e-mail us on info@keystagefun.co.uk
6.4
May 30, 2018
This is a minor update featuring some performance enhancements. As always, if there are any features you'd like to see added to any of our apps, please e-mail us on info@keystagefun.co.uk
6.3
May 8, 2018
Version 6.3 is another minor update containing a few small improvements to the below features we added in version 6.1.

- new optional dyslexia setting (settable on a per-child basis) featuring the OpenDyslexic font and greater contrast for text.
- parents and teachers can now edit, delete, assign, download and share multiple tests at once using our new "bulk edit" feature.
- children can now trade their stars for extra power-ups as well as Squeeberangs.
- redesign of the parent / teacher zone.
- parents and teachers can now print test stats and misspellings to any AirPrint-enabled printer for each child.
- parents and teachers can now reorder tests stored in the Squeeble Cloud
- parents and teachers can now reorder players within the parent / teacher area to allow certain players to appear at the top of the list if required.
- many of our pre-recorded spelling tests have been re-recorded for improved audio clarity.
- graphics updated to fully support the iPhone X.
- a new "incorrect" sound effect.

As always, please let us know if there are any features you would like to see added to any of our apps by e-mailing info@keystagefun.co.uk
6.2
May 5, 2018
Version 6.2 is a minor update containing a few small improvements to the below features we added in version 6.1.

- new optional dyslexia setting (settable on a per-child basis) featuring the OpenDyslexic font and greater contrast for text.
- parents and teachers can now edit, delete, assign, download and share multiple tests at once using our new "bulk edit" feature.
- children can now trade their stars for extra power-ups as well as Squeeberangs.
- redesign of the parent / teacher zone.
- parents and teachers can now print test stats and misspellings to any AirPrint-enabled printer for each child.
- parents and teachers can now reorder tests stored in the Squeeble Cloud.
- parents and teachers can now reorder players within the parent / teacher area to allow certain players to appear at the top of the list if required.
- many of our pre-recorded spelling tests have been re-recorded for improved audio clarity.
- graphics updated to fully support the iPhone X.
- a new "incorrect" sound effect.

As always, please let us know if there are any features you would like to see added to any of our apps by e-mailing info@keystagefun.co.uk
6.1
Apr 24, 2018
Version 6.1 is a major update, featuring a whole host of features suggested by our customers:

- new optional dyslexia setting (settable on a per-child basis) featuring the OpenDyslexic font and greater contrast for text.
- parents and teachers can now edit, delete, assign, download and share multiple tests at once using our new "bulk edit" feature.
- children can now trade their stars for extra power-ups as well as Squeeberangs.
- redesign of the parent / teacher zone.
- parents and teachers can now print test stats and misspellings to any AirPrint-enabled printer for each child.
- parents and teachers can now reorder tests stored in the Squeeble Cloud.
- parents and teachers can now reorder players within the parent / teacher area to allow certain players to appear at the top of the list if required.
- many of our pre-recorded spelling tests have been re-recorded for improved audio clarity.
- graphics updated to fully support the iPhone X.
- a new "incorrect" sound effect.

As always, please let us know if there are any features you would like to see added to any of our apps by e-mailing info@keystagefun.co.uk
6.0
Dec 7, 2017
We've added a host of new features, including:

- 5 new Squeebles to earn!
- Full stats for random and "tricky" tests in addition to the regular test stats that already existed.
- The number of times a "tricky" word has to be answered correctly before it's removed from the Tricky Test area can now be set by you for each child.
- The time your children see each word for (if at all) before being asked to spell it can now be set to reduce / increase automatically on a per-test basis, depending on the last score achieved in that test.
- The app can now be set to ask each child to retype any incorrectly spelled word before they can continue to the next word, for maximum retention (setting available on a per child basis).
- Improved graphics and fonts, including graphic sizes that support the iPhone X.
- Performance enhancements.

All the above changes were made after customers requested them. We're always very happy to include features requested by customers, so if there is anything you'd like to see added to any of our apps, please let us know by e-mailing info@keystagefun.co.uk
5.7
Oct 9, 2017
Updated default settings to:
- include every test in the "random tests" mode.
- include the accented character keyboard as standard.
As always, if there are any updates you'd particularly like to see us include, please ask! info@keystagefun.co.uk
5.6
Jun 30, 2017
Version 5.6 is a minor update that addresses an issue with audio playing on older iPads. If you have any features you would like to see added to any of our apps, please e-mail us on info@keystagefun.co.uk
5.5
Jun 28, 2017
Minor update addressing audio playback issues on some devices. As always, if you have any features you'd like to see added to our apps, please let us know by e-mailing us at info@keystagefun.co.uk
5.4
Jun 24, 2017
Minor update to fix a tablet rotation issue. As always, if there are any features you would like to see added to any of our apps, please contact us on info@keystagefun.co.uk

Squeebles Spelling Bee FAQ

Squeebles Spelling Bee is available in regions other than the following restricted countries:
China,France,Japan
Squeebles Spelling Bee supports English
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iPhone
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
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