# Word Magic vs LetterSchool

The clearest difference is price: LetterSchool at Free against Word Magic's $0.99. LetterSchool also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (17K vs 190). Word Magic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

LetterSchool holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LetterSchool has 17K ratings behind it against 190, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Word 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.

Word Magic ships an update every 3 weeks, LetterSchool every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word Magic | LetterSchool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.5 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-magic/id293630633/reviews) | **[4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterschool-learn-to-write/id481067676/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 190 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | **65.1% of reviews** | 54.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 19 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.2** | 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

### Word Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-magic/id293630633)

This educational app helps preschoolers and kindergarteners learn words and spellings through interactive games. Kids identify missing letters for pictures, with positive reinforcement and rewards to keep them engaged.

**Highlights:** Interactive missing letter games, Picture-based word association, Positive reinforcement and rewards, Kid-friendly voice encouragement, Simple touch-based interface, Attractive and funny graphics

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great learning tool
- 🌟 Engaging for kids
- 🎨 Colorful and attractive
- 💡 Rewarding and motivating
- 🚀 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Too basic for older kids
- 🗣️ Poor pronunciation
- 🔊 Unbalanced sound levels
- 🚫 No way back to menu
- 🔄 Repetitive words

**Reported bugs**

- App frozen
- Flute card issue
- Misspelled 'fishes'
- Crashes
- Can't read letter combinations

**Requested features**

- Increase complexity/add more levels
- Add more words
- Add timer function
- Option for UK English voice
- Volume control


### 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 Word Magic free?

Word 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, Word Magic or LetterSchool?

LetterSchool is rated higher. Word Magic averages 3.5 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while LetterSchool averages 4.5 from 17K ratings.

### Do Word Magic or LetterSchool have ads?

Neither Word Magic nor LetterSchool shows ads.

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

Word Magic ships an update every 3 weeks, and LetterSchool every 2 months. Most recently, Word Magic was updated on October 18, 2026 and LetterSchool on October 18, 2026.

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