# Math Magic vs LetterSchool

The clearest difference is price: LetterSchool at Free against Math Magic's $0.99. LetterSchool also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (17K vs 37). Math Magic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

LetterSchool is free to download; Math Magic costs $0.99 up front. LetterSchool sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Math Magic asks for nothing beyond the download.

LetterSchool holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LetterSchool has 17K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Math Magic's written reviews are positive against 54% of LetterSchool's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Math Magic ships an update monthly, LetterSchool every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Math Magic | LetterSchool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-magic/id291478690/reviews) | **[4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterschool-learn-to-write/id481067676/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | **56.9% of reviews** | 54.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 14 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anusen Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/291478693) | [Letterschool Enabling Learning B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133082101) |

## What reviewers say

### Math Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-magic/id291478690)

This educational app makes learning arithmetic fun for children aged 3-8. It uses vibrant colors, a simple interface, and a reward system to encourage practice in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Parents can customize difficulty levels and timers.

**Highlights:** Arithmetic practice (add, subtract, multiply, divide), Reward system with stars, Customizable difficulty levels, Adjustable number ranges (5, 10, 20), Optional timer for timed challenges, Positive voice reinforcement, Simple, vibrant interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and useful learning tool
- 😄 Adorable encouraging voices
- 💰 Worth the price
- 🎯 Customizable difficulty levels
- 🌟 Great rewards and motivation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😵 Screen orientation issues
- 📉 Becomes boring for older kids
- 🚫 Lacks visual cues for multiplication/division
- 🤔 Multiple choice can lead to guessing
- 🎛️ Clunky interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- App does not open/load
- Screen orientation stuck in portrait
- Persistent error in multiplication and division answer lists
- App not syncing with iPhone OS (older versions)

**Requested features**

- Fix screen orientation bug
- Add visual cues for multiplication and division
- Option to type answers instead of multiple choice
- More variety in screens and sounds
- Add quiz/test option


### LetterSchool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterschool-learn-to-write/id481067676)

This app helps young children learn to write letters, numbers, and shapes through interactive tracing and engaging animations. It offers progress tracking and is designed by educational professionals to be safe and fun for toddlers and preschoolers.

**Highlights:** Block and cursive letter tracing, Uppercase and lowercase letters, Numbers 1-10 tracing, Geometric shape tracing, Progress tracking for multiple players, Interactive animations and sound effects, CVC, CVCC, and long sound word practice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| LetterSchool - Monthly Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Access Pass | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| LetterSchool - Monthly Pass | $14.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Access Pass | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Access Pass | $44.99 | per year |
| LetterSchool - Annual Pass | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access Pass | $59.99 | per year |
| LetterSchool - Annual Pass | $74.99 | per year |
| Unlock All Shapes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Block Alphabet | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Cursive Alphabet | $6.99 | one-time |
| All-in-one Package | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and interactive
- 🚀 Helps improve handwriting
- 💡 Supports multiple writing styles (print, cursive, d'nealian)
- 👍 Motivating with rewards and animations
- 👍 Useful for children with learning challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Subscription issues (app reverts to lite version, need to restore purchases)
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes (especially with Dari letters)
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Limited free version
- 🔍 Inconsistent letter formation (not aligned with school standards)

**Reported bugs**

- Dari letter (پ) keeps glitching
- Subscription issues (app reverts to lite version, need to restore purchases)
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Login screen freezes

**Requested features**

- Add more languages (Russian, Serbian, Thai, Korean, Hebrew, Hindi, etc.)
- Allow creating custom words/names to practice
- Improve letter sound pronunciations
- Add more visual options (fonts, themes, etc.)
- Integrate with International Phonetic Alphabet


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Math Magic free?

Math Magic costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LetterSchool free?

LetterSchool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Math Magic or LetterSchool?

LetterSchool is rated higher. Math Magic averages 3.9 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while LetterSchool averages 4.5 from 17K ratings.

### Do Math Magic or LetterSchool have ads?

Neither Math Magic nor LetterSchool shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Math Magic or LetterSchool?

Math Magic ships an update monthly, and LetterSchool every 2 months. Most recently, Math Magic was updated on October 18, 2026 and LetterSchool on October 18, 2026.

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