Spelling Shed Downloads & RevenueSpelling Shed · App Store & Google Play
Spelling Shed gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Spelling Shed by Education Shed Ltd is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 49 events
- 🚀Spelling Shed: now shown next to Squeebles Spelling Connect, Spelling Games for Kids, Word Wizard - Spelling TestsAndroidthe store's “similar apps” for it changed: who it's seen as competing with
- 📈Spelling Shed entered the top 100iOSTop Paid · All Apps · ES
- ✏️Spelling Shed: app got biggeriOS165 MB → 216 MB (+31%)
- 📈Spelling Shed entered the top 100iOSTop Paid · All Apps · MX
- 📈Spelling Shed charting in a new countryiOSMexico
- 📦Spelling Shed updated to version SS 2.0.11iOSBug Fixes
- 📦Spelling Shed: now updating weeklyiOS4 updates in 30 days, after a quiet two months
- 📈Spelling Shed hit #1iOSTop Paid · Education · AE
- 📈Spelling Shed charting in a new countryiOSPhilippines
- 📈Spelling Shed entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Education · ID
- 📈Spelling Shed charting in a new countryiOSIndonesia
- 📈Spelling Shed entered the top 100iOSTop Paid · All Apps · SA
- 📈Spelling Shed entered the top 10AndroidTop Paid · Education · MX
- 📈Spelling Shed entered the top 10AndroidTop Paid · Education · NL
- 📦Spelling Shed: now updating weeklyAndroid4 updates in 30 days, after a quiet two months
- ✏️Spelling Shed: needs a newer iOSiOSiOS 13.0 → iOS 15.0
- 📈Spelling Shed entered the top 10 in 2 chartsAndroidTop Paid · Education · TH · Top Paid · Education · TR
- 📦Spelling Shed updated to version SS 2.0.10iOSUpdated Minimum iOS version to 15.0
Bug Fixes - 📈Spelling Shed entered the top 10AndroidTop Paid · Education · VN
- 📈Spelling Shed entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Education · SA
- 📈Spelling Shed charting in a new country in 2 chartsiOSNetherlands · Saudi Arabia
- 📈Spelling Shed entered the top 100AndroidTop Paid · Education · MX
- 📈Spelling Shed entered the top 100 in 3 chartsAndroidTop Paid · Family · MX · Top Paid · Education · NL · Top Paid · Education · TR
- 📦Spelling Shed updated to version 2.0.10AndroidBug Fixes
- 📈Spelling Shed entered the top 10AndroidTop Paid · Family · VN
- 📈Spelling Shed charting in a new country in 5 chartsAndroidMexico · Netherlands · Thailand · Turkey · +1 more
- 📈Spelling Shed entered the top 100 in 5 chartsAndroidTop Paid · Family · NL · Top Paid · Family · TH · Top Paid · Education · TH · Top Paid · Family · TR · +1 more
- 📦Spelling Shed updated to version SS 2.0.9iOSBug Fixes
- 📈Spelling Shed entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Education · IN
- 📈Spelling Shed charting in a new countryiOSTurkey
- 📈Spelling Shed charting in a new countryiOSSpain
- 📈Spelling Shed charting in a new countryiOSVietnam
- 📦Spelling Shed updated to version 2.0.9AndroidBug Fixes
- 📈Spelling Shed new best rank in the overall chart: #13iOSTop Paid · All Apps · GB
- 📈Spelling Shed charting in a new countryiOSItaly
- 📈Spelling Shed entered the top 100iOSTop Paid · Education · IT
- 📦Spelling Shed updated to version SS 2.0.8iOS- Bug Fixes
- 📈Spelling Shed entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Education · CA
- 📈Spelling Shed entered the top 100iOSTop Paid · Education · IN
- 📈Spelling Shed charting in a new countryiOSThailand
- 🆕Spelling Shed first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidSaudi Arabia
- 📈Spelling Shed new best rank in the overall chart: #5AndroidTop Paid · All Apps · GB
- 🆕Spelling Shed first spotted by AppInsideriOS#59 in Top Paid · All Apps · United Arab Emirates
- 📈Spelling Shed new best rank in the overall chart: #14iOSTop Paid · All Apps · GB
- 📦Spelling Shed updated to version 2.0.8AndroidBug Fixes
- 📦Spelling Shed version SS 2.0.7iOSNo release notes
- 📦Spelling Shed version 2.0.7Android- Added the option to delete an account from within the app
- Bug Fixes - 🆕Spelling Shed released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕Spelling Shed released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Family PaidSpelling Shed at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-05. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Spelling Shed is a paid educational game for children that uses various interactive activities to improve spelling, reading, and vocabulary skills. The app holds strong positions in the UK and Australian education charts (ranks #8 and #11 respectively) while maintaining visibility in the US market at rank #18.
Similar apps: Splingo's Language Universe, Endless Wordplay, Word Bubbles
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Spelling Shed’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 4 linked to your identity and 1 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Google Play
App details
Spelling Shed downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 100+ | 1M+ |
| Google Play | 10+ | 10k+ Measured |
| Total | 100+ Confidence | 1M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Spelling Shed's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Spelling Shed makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #7 Education Paid | 5 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | #3 Family Paid | 10 of 23 countries | – | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings by country (2)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2.5 | 68% | ▼ -80% |
 United States | 1.2 | 32% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.3 ★ | 526 |
| Google Play | 3.3 ★ | 255 4 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.0 ★ weighted by ratings | 781 |
What users say about Spelling Shed
From the 16 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report severe technical failures including infinite update loops, constant crashing, and broken custom list features that render the app unusable. While some praise the educational concept, many criticize the lack of intuitive design, British English content, and limited game options compared to the web version.
Mostly negative (19% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and price and subscriptions. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “Stopped working with lists”
- Price & subscription: “crashes instantly, I want my money back”
About Spelling Shed
Spelling Shed’s multi-award-winning app is the leading spelling app and has been #1 in several countries. Designed by a team of teachers, our platform enables everyone to succeed with spelling and enjoy the process!
Used in thousands of schools across the globe, our games make spelling enjoyable, accessible, and achievable. As well as improving spelling, our app significantly impacts reading ability, vocabulary acquisition, and writing.
Created by EdShed, the multi-award-winning EdTech company trusted by over 170,000 educators and enjoyed by millions of children worldwide.
Improve Results
‣ Spelling Shed is proven to improve results by up to 80%.
‣ Proven to improve student engagement.
‣ Makes spelling fun, effective, and meaningful.
‣ Reduces teacher workload.
Play a variety of games
‣ Feed Hungry Horses, shoot your shot in Penalty Spell-out, take on a Shed Load, or play the original Spelling Bee game. The choice of how you practice spelling is yours.
‣ Avoid the lava and beat Chipper. Squirrel Scurry allows you to play solo or against the computer and choose to reach the top or enjoy endless gameplay.
‣ Includes bonus Bee Keeper and Buzz Words games.
‣ Boost vocabulary acquisition by playing Missing Words or Definitions games.
‣ Choose from 4 different levels: easy, medium, hard, and extreme!
Play Hive Games
‣ Hive games are multi-player games that allow you to play with your friends or classmates in real-time.
‣ Create your own hives or join others.
‣ See real-time league statistics between each word spelled.
‣ Includes a range of levels and play options.
Empowering Every Learner
‣ Inclusive and accessible for all students.
‣ Includes multi-modal learning options such as audio assistance and being able to read the word before spelling it.
‣ Choose from 4 different levels: easy, medium, hard, and extreme!
‣ Choose the amount of support needed to succeed.
‣ Ensures every learner experiences success to further motivate them.
‣ Gives instant feedback and rewards.
‣ Clear interface reduces cognitive load and makes navigation simple.
‣ Proven to be effective for students with ADHD, dyslexia, and autism.
Play anytime, anywhere
‣ Online and offline play enables you to play anytime, anywhere.
‣ Play with classmates from home.
‣ Perfect for in-class practice or home learning.
‣ No in-app downloads required.
‣ Engaging games that fit around busy schedules.
100% Curriculum Coverage
‣ Choose from over 1,000,000 word lists.
‣ Provides full curriculum coverage for spelling.
‣ Subscribers (via website) can use alongside Spelling Shed’s evidence-based spelling curriculum.
‣ Create your own custom word lists.
Unique Phonics Spelling System
‣ Choose to spell using graphemes or letters.
‣ Select ‘phonics on’ to spell words using graphemes.
‣ Support phonics learning
‣ Support home learni
Spelling Shed App Store
Spelling Shed gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Spelling Shed is #7 in Education Paid in United Kingdom and charting in 5 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Education PaidSpelling Shed at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-05. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Spelling Shed is a paid educational game for children that uses various interactive activities to improve spelling, reading, and vocabulary skills. The app holds strong positions in the UK and Australian education charts (ranks #8 and #11 respectively) while maintaining visibility in the US market at rank #18.
Similar apps: Splingo's Language Universe, Endless Wordplay, Word Bubbles
Spelling Shed on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Spelling Shed’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 4 linked to your identity and 1 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Spelling Shed downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Spelling Shed's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Spelling Shed before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Spelling Shed makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | EducationPaid | #7 |
| United Kingdom | All AppsPaid | #29 |
 France | EducationPaid | #7 |
| United States | EducationPaid | #32 |
| United Arab Emirates | EducationPaid | #15 |
 Turkey | All AppsPaid | #137 |
Apps near Spelling Shed on the chart
Education Paid, around #7.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings by country (2)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2.5 | 68% | ▼ -80% |
| United States | 1.2 | 32% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Spelling Shed
From the 16 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report severe technical failures including infinite update loops, constant crashing, and broken custom list features that render the app unusable. While some praise the educational concept, many criticize the lack of intuitive design, British English content, and limited game options compared to the web version.
Mostly negative (19% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and price and subscriptions. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “Stopped working with lists”
- Price & subscription: “crashes instantly, I want my money back”
About Spelling Shed
Spelling Shed’s multi-award-winning app is the leading spelling app and has been #1 in several countries. Designed by a team of teachers, our platform enables everyone to succeed with spelling and enjoy the process!
Used in thousands of schools across the globe, our games make spelling enjoyable, accessible, and achievable. As well as improving spelling, our app significantly impacts reading ability, vocabulary acquisition, and writing.
Created by EdShed, the multi-award-winning EdTech company trusted by over 170,000 educators and enjoyed by millions of children worldwide.
Improve Results
‣ Spelling Shed is proven to improve results by up to 80%.
‣ Proven to improve student engagement.
‣ Makes spelling fun, effective, and meaningful.
‣ Reduces teacher workload.
Play a variety of games
‣ Feed Hungry Horses, shoot your shot in Penalty Spell-out, take on a Shed Load, or play the original Spelling Bee game. The choice of how you practice spelling is yours.
‣ Avoid the lava and beat Chipper. Squirrel Scurry allows you to play solo or against the computer and choose to reach the top or enjoy endless gameplay.
‣ Includes bonus Bee Keeper and Buzz Words games.
‣ Boost vocabulary acquisition by playing Missing Words or Definitions games.
‣ Choose from 4 different levels: easy, medium, hard, and extreme!
Play Hive Games
‣ Hive games are multi-player games that allow you to play with your friends or classmates in real-time.
‣ Create your own hives or join others.
‣ See real-time league statistics between each word spelled.
‣ Includes a range of levels and play options.
Empowering Every Learner
‣ Inclusive and accessible for all students.
‣ Includes multi-modal learning options such as audio assistance and being able to read the word before spelling it.
‣ Choose from 4 different levels: easy, medium, hard, and extreme!
‣ Choose the amount of support needed to succeed.
‣ Ensures every learner experiences success to further motivate them.
‣ Gives instant feedback and rewards.
‣ Clear interface reduces cognitive load and makes navigation simple.
‣ Proven to be effective for students with ADHD, dyslexia, and autism.
Play anytime, anywhere
‣ Online and offline play enables you to play anytime, anywhere.
‣ Play with classmates from home.
‣ Perfect for in-class practice or home learning.
‣ No in-app downloads required.
‣ Engaging games that fit around busy schedules.
100% Curriculum Coverage
‣ Choose from over 1,000,000 word lists.
‣ Provides full curriculum coverage for spelling.
‣ Subscribers (via website) can use alongside Spelling Shed’s evidence-based spelling curriculum.
‣ Create your own custom word lists.
Unique Phonics Spelling System
‣ Choose to spell using graphemes or letters.
‣ Select ‘phonics on’ to spell words using graphemes.
‣ Support phonics learning
‣ Support home learni
Latest updates
Store changes
What Spelling Shed changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
More from Education Shed Ltd
Spelling Shed Android
Spelling Shed gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Spelling Shed is #3 in Family Paid on Google Play in United Kingdom and charting in 10 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Family PaidSpelling Shed at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Spelling Shed is a paid educational game for children that uses various spelling challenges and multiplayer modes to improve literacy skills. The app holds strong positions in the UK Family and Education paid charts, while also ranking consistently within the top 15 education apps across diverse international markets including the UAE, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, Mexico, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand.
Similar apps: Word Cookies, Spelling City, Endless Alphabet
Spelling Shed on Google Play
App details
Spelling Shed downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Spelling Shed's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Spelling Shed before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Spelling Shed makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | FamilyPaid | #3 |
| United Kingdom | All AppsPaid | #10 |
| United Kingdom | EducationPaid | #6 |
| United Kingdom | FamilyGrossing | #45 |
 India | EducationPaid | #13 |
| India | FamilyPaid | #18 |
 Mexico | EducationPaid | #13 |
| United Kingdom | EducationGrossing | #92 |
 Indonesia | EducationPaid | #12 |
 Saudi Arabia | EducationPaid | #12 |
| Indonesia | FamilyPaid | #17 |
| Saudi Arabia | FamilyPaid | #17 |
| Mexico | FamilyPaid | #20 |
| United Arab Emirates | EducationPaid | #12 |
 Netherlands | EducationPaid | #13 |
| Turkey | EducationPaid | #13 |
| United Arab Emirates | FamilyPaid | #16 |
| Turkey | FamilyPaid | #16 |
 Thailand | EducationPaid | #12 |
| Netherlands | FamilyPaid | #18 |
| Thailand | FamilyPaid | #15 |
 Vietnam | EducationPaid | #12 |
| Vietnam | FamilyPaid | #18 |
Apps near Spelling Shed on the chart
Family Paid, around #3.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Spelling Shed
From the 61 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users report severe technical issues including login failures, crashes, and connectivity errors that prevent app usage. While some appreciate the educational value and custom word lists, many feel frustrated by bugs and lack of support.
Mixed (41% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and being fun. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and login and account problems.
What people like
- Ease of use: “Really easy use my daughter (9) and son (5)”
- Fun: “If possible, can you make a multiplayer mode where we can challenge people from the world, people from your class or from your school!”
- Useful: “Five starts because this is extremely helpful for me and my class (as a young person)!”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “There is a bug in the app”
- Login & account: “App keeps stopping working and it won't let us log in”
- Price & subscription: “This will teach me to not pay for an app again”
- Speed & performance: “not as good as the website but also the website i find is slow and glitch, not easy for a kid with adhd”
About Spelling Shed
Spelling Shed’s multi-award-winning app is the leading spelling app and has been #1 in several countries. Designed by a team of teachers, our platform enables everyone to succeed with spelling and enjoy the process!
Used in thousands of schools across the globe, our games make spelling enjoyable, accessible, and achievable. As well as improving spelling, our app significantly impacts reading ability, vocabulary acquisition, and writing.
Created by EdShed, the multi-award-winning EdTech company trusted by over 170,000 educators and enjoyed by millions of children worldwide.
🐝 Improve Results
‣ Spelling Shed is proven to improve results by up to 80%.
‣ Proven to improve student engagement.
‣ Makes spelling fun, effective, and meaningful.
‣ Reduces teacher workload.
🐝 Play a variety of games
‣ Feed Hungry Horses, shoot your shot in Penalty Spell-out, take on a Shed Load, or play the original Spelling Bee game. The choice of how you practice spelling is yours.
‣ Avoid the lava and beat Chipper. Squirrel Scurry allows you to play solo or against the computer and choose to reach the top or enjoy endless gameplay.
‣ Includes bonus Bee Keeper and Buzz Words games.
‣ Boost vocabulary acquisition by playing Missing Words or Definitions games.
‣ Choose from 4 different levels: easy, medium, hard, and extreme!
🐝 Play Hive Games
‣ Hive games are multi-player games that allow you to play with your friends or classmates in real-time.
‣ Create your own hives or join others.
‣ See real-time league statistics between each word spelled.
‣ Includes a range of levels and play options.
🐝 Empowering Every Learner
‣ Inclusive and accessible for all students.
‣ Includes multi-modal learning options such as audio assistance and being able to read the word before spelling it.
‣ Choose from 4 different levels: easy, medium, hard, and extreme!
‣ Choose the amount of support needed to succeed.
‣ Ensures every learner experiences success to further motivate them.
‣ Gives instant feedback and rewards.
‣ Clear interface reduces cognitive load and makes navigation simple.
‣ Proven to be effective for students with ADHD, dyslexia, and autism.
🐝 Play anytime, anywhere
‣ Play with classmates from home.
‣ Perfect for in-class practice or home learning.
‣ No in-app downloads required.
‣ Engaging games that fit around busy schedules.
🐝 100% Curriculum Coverage
‣ Choose from over 1,000,000 word lists.
‣ Provides full curriculum coverage for spelling.
‣ Subscribers (via website) can use alongside Spelling Shed’s evidence-based spelling curriculum.
‣ Create your own custom word lists.
🐝 Unique Phonics Spelling System
‣ Choose to spell using graphemes or letters.
‣ Select ‘phonics on’ to spell words using graphemes.
‣ Support phonics learning
‣ Support home learning of phonics.
🐝 The Science of Spelling
‣ Use alo
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