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Top 7 Grammar and Spelling Check Apps

Grammar can be so tricky, even English majors have problems with it. Because it's such a confusing realm, it’s great that there are several apps on the market that check your grammar and spelling for you. To help you never make a mistake again, here are the top seven grammar and spelling check apps available. 

  1. Oxford Grammar and Punctuation by MobiSystems
    For grammar and punctuation, the Oxford English Dictionary knows its stuff and has been in print since the 1880s. The app explains more than 250 grammar and punctuation rules, includes a clear definition of grammar terms that may be confusing, and has a quick history feature that allows you to view the last 50 words you looked up. One of the best things about this app is that it's entirely free and available on Google Play.
  2. English Grammar Spell Checker by NounPlus
    Whether you're a professional writer or you do it for fun, English Grammar Spell Checker is the right app for you. It picks up every tense you can imagine, such as present simple, past simple, past perfect, and it even detects passive and active voice, articles, strong and weak verbs, modal verbs, and more. It's easy to use and perfect for anyone who's learning. Find it on Google Play.
  3. English Grammar Ultimate by maxlogix
    English Grammar Ultimate is continually receiving updates to include more information. Even though there is always more to add, it already has a massive amount of info preloaded onto the app. It will assist you with simple things, such as when to use "shall," "should," "must," or "have to," and more complicated issues. It even includes problems that thousands of people struggle with, such as when to use "fewer than" or "less than." Get it on Google Play
  4. Ginger Keyboard by Ginger Software, Inc.
    Not only does this app include several new emojis, but it will also check your grammar and spelling while you type. It's one of the best ways to efficiently monitor all things English while on your phone. It will also check your punctuation, giving you tips according to the rules. Ginger Software, Inc., claims the app offers a "better way to write in English." It's available on Google Play for free or from the iPhone App Store by the title "Ginger Page Writing App" for $3.99.
  5. Spell Checker Pro by Androidsx
    Whether you're looking for spelling or grammar tips in English, Spanish, Italian, German, or Turkish, Spell Checker Pro has you covered. Using this app, you can edit mistakes with a simple tap on your phone.  A misspelled word or a grammatically incorrect sentence will prompt a drop-down menu to appear with suggestions. There are no character limits, which is easily one of the best features of this app. You can purchase it on Google Play for $4.45.
  6. Grammar Checker Academic by NounPlus
    While we mentioned the free Android app, the academic version of Grammar Checker is vastly different. It will catch numerous mistakes that the free version will not, such as formal voice, comparison words, conjunctions, and so much more. Don't spend another second without this app. You can download it on Google Play for free or from the iPhone App Store for $1.99.
  7. Grammar Checker for Writing Emails and Texts by Abdulrahman Al Zanki
    This app has languages from all over the world, including English. If you have a grammar or spelling question while you're writing an email or a text, you can simply input it into the app. It will then tell you the correct choice. It's as easy as that. The only downfall is that you can only type 20 letters. You can find it on the iPhone App Store for $1.99.
Last Updated: February 10, 2016