Squeebles Spelling Test was an education app developed by KeyStageFun. It was removed from Google Play Aug 29, 2024 and is no longer available for download.
Download Statistics
Squeebles Spelling Test had been downloaded 36 thousand times before it became unavailable.
User Ratings
Squeebles Spelling Test was rated 4.07 out of 5 stars, based on 160 ratings.
App Information
Squeebles Spelling Test cost $5.49 to download. The APK download size was 28.44 MB. The last available version was 9.1. The last update was on September 11, 2023.
Technical Requirements
Squeebles Spelling Test required Android 4.0.3+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Everyone. The app had been available on Google Play November 2012.
Description
Squeebles Spelling Test by KeyStageFun is an app aimed at helping 5 to 11 year old children practise their spellings in a fun, motivating environment. It allows you to set up your own personalised spelling tests, as well as download from over 200 pre-recorded tests based on the UK National Curriculum, containing over 2000 words.
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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 children 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, in line with the UK national curriculum for key stage one and two. - Dyslexia-friendly features including the option of Open Dyslexic font. - Tinted overlays or backgrounds included, aimed at assisting those with visual stress. - A selection of accented characters allow you to set up spelling tests in French, German, Spanish etc. - 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. - Customise each child's experience with personalised 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 practising 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):
- Practise your spellings across 4 different types of test:
--> Spelling tests created by your parent / teacher (or you!) --> Choose from over 150 pre-recorded tests created by us, in line with the UK National Curriculum. --> "Tricky Words" mode creates a spelling test containing questions you previously answered incorrectly. --> Random tests select 10 words randomly from all your spelling tests.
- Rescue 25 Squeebles from the clutches of the nasty Spelling Snake, including some that were designed by our "Design a Squeeble" competition winners. 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. - Take part in a treasure hunt within the game, to unlock the Secret Squeeble! - 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 practising for a weekly spelling test or spelling bee, or those looking to improve vocabulary ahead of sats or the 11+ exam.
If you have any questions or suggestions for features, please e-mail info@keystagefun.co.uk
Recent changes: Fixed a minor issue where some text was not unloading after switching screens.
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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★★★★★
My son is enjoying learning his spellings with this app. It's easy to set up new tests and good to see which words he is struggling with. One thing that is really annoying is that we are using the app on a Chromebook, not a tablet, and the in-built keyboard isn't supported. So he has to use the mouse pad to click on the letters on the keyboard on the screen. If you could add support for using the actual keyboard then that would be great.
★★★★★
This app is really very good and the best spelling app I've found. I use the family library option on Google Play Store, so my kids have a copy on each tablet - its good value anyway. Just a few comments. My kids love the game but will lose interest after a while, I'd like other games to be unlocked or collectable stickers when they reach a certain score. I expect my kids to use this app for over a year, so this boomerang game will be no incentive. Collecting reward cards or badges could be used like they do at school and could be exchanged for real world rewards as you see fit - a treat, a trip out or quality time with someone (anything). You can view stats of the spelling tests by group of test, but I cannot see an overall review, would be good to have a visual chart and overall progress data. I'd love to see a pie chart or bar graph to instantly see all test group progress. At the moment you have to check each one and scroll and select tests. The keyboard uppercase/lowercase should match the word you're spelling and type the same - confusing kids. Anyway great app but let's get more fun into it to drive the hard work because for me this app is working well.
★★☆☆☆
This ago works fine on my phone; Samsung S7, but the playback / recording
volume does not work properly on my Lenovo tablet; TB8504F running Android
7.1.1. When creating custom tests it does record, but the playback is so
quiet you can barely hear it. I have tested that the microphone works
correctly using recorder app and checked playback volume, it is on maximum
and is booming if playing from YouTube. Don't understand what the problem
is, but it makes the app completely unusable for custom tests on a tablet.
One thing I have noticed is that when using the key stage tests, the
difference between voice volume compared to the other notification sounds
is much greater on the tablet. On the phone they are all a similar level,
on the tablet the voice playback is much quieter than the notifications,
though not nearly as quiet as when they are your own recordings.
★★☆☆☆
First spelling test and the app keeps closing. It's not timing out it just shuts down completely. Refund my $6! Not worth it!
★★☆☆☆
Updated review two years after first trying app. Primary need is custom tests, but management functionality has been implemented poorly, is painful to use, and has not improved in the last two years. A fully functional website or dedicated app is needed to make custom test management more efficient and a more streamlined sharing method is needed (e.g. sharing codes, public repos, etc.). Text to Speech, functionality available in all modern OSs, would significantly simplify custom test creation.
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