Comparison

Number Line vs SPELLING MAGIC 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Number Line

This educational game helps students master fractions, decimals, and percents. Players order equivalent values on a number line by dragging and dropping circles. It offers multiple levels and scores based on speed and accuracy.

Highlights
  • Order fractions, decimals, and percents
  • Interactive number line gameplay
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Scoring based on speed and accuracy
  • Drag-and-drop interface
Features
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My new app NumberLine2 for iOS7, iPad & iPhone5 is now available. Go to numberline2.com or tap on “Developer Apps” to find it. *************************************** WINNER OF THE VIRGINIA MOBILE LEARNING APPS DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGE *************************************** Number Line is an educational game app to help students learn about fractions, decimals, and percents by ordering equivalent fractions, decimals, and percents on a number line. The app features multiple levels where the player must drag circles with either a percent, decimal or fraction onto a number line in the correct sequence. A score is earned based on the time it takes to put all the circles in the correct order (faster is better), plus points for each correct placement, minus points for each error.

About

SPELLING MAGIC 2

This app teaches children to read by focusing on consonant blend words. It uses interactive activities to help build words and understand letter sounds, aligning with Science of Reading principles. Two versions are available, offering different word counts and customization options.

Highlights
  • Teaches CVCC and CCVC words
  • Focuses on letter sounds and word construction
  • Word Building section
  • Moveable Alphabet section
  • Two levels of challenge
  • Developed with educators and Montessori principles
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Introducing SPELLING MAGIC 2, a key to your child's future reading success. SPELLING MAGIC 2 incorporates the main principles of the Science of Reading. SPELLING MAGIC 2 is tailored to focus on CVCC (consonant-vowel-consonant-consonant) words like "hand," "sent," and "gift," as well as CCVC (consonant-consonant-vowel-consonant) words such as "spin," "flap," and "stop." These types of words are also known as "consonant blend words" and are categorized into themes for enhanced learning. This app is designed to teach children the sounds of letters and how to construct words. It emphasizes the skill of building CCVC/CVCC words with four phonemes using short vowel words, indirectly imparting the essential reading skill of segmenting. With two levels of challenge, it offers a comprehensive learning experience. In the "Word Building" section of the app, only the components (letters) of the word are used for building, while the "Moveable Alphabet" section utilizes the entire alphabet for word construction. Please note that the purpose of this app is to provide ample opportunities for practicing building CCVC & CVCC words, presenting a chance to expand vocabulary. When tapped, the pictures always pronounce the sound of the word that the app prompts the child to build. The free version of SPELLING MAGIC 2 includes 72 words, while the DELUXE version offers 235 words and provides several choices in the options menu, including two types of voices, three font styles, two letter color options, a special feature to connect letters, and over 160 additional words from the free version. Developed by a team of educators using accelerated learning techniques and Montessori principles, this app has been tested and approved by preschoolers, who found it enjoyable and beneficial for learning letter sounds. We eagerly await your feedback and suggestions as we strive to provide a rewarding educational experience for young learners.

Screenshots

Number Line1 screens
SPELLING MAGIC 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SPELLING MAGIC 2 at 4.3 against Number Line's 3.0. Number Line's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (663 vs 16). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SPELLING MAGIC 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Number Line asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SPELLING MAGIC 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Number Line has 663 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Number Line's written reviews are positive against 63% of SPELLING MAGIC 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Number Line versus SPELLING MAGIC 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumber LineSPELLING MAGIC 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (663 ratings)4.3 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings663 — better16
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS2.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB185 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTodd BowdenPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY

Customer experience

Number Line

All ratings665 ratings
Positive38.6%
Neutral21.7%
Negative39.7%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative16.0%

SPELLING MAGIC 2

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Number Line

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Numbers/circles difficult or impossible to move
  • Screen slides horizontally when trying to interact with numbers
  • Some circles unresponsive to touch input
  • Done button not visible or accessible
  • Level progress not saved between sessions

Requested features

9 requests
  • Remember last level completed and save progress
  • User login system to track multiple users per device
  • Level selector to start at higher levels
  • Toggle options for decimals, fractions, and percents separately
  • Adjustable decimal point precision (1, 2, or 3 digits)
Show 4 more
  • High score list and performance tracking
  • Easier beginner levels for young children
  • Ability to view completed number line for comparison
  • Younger version or kid-friendly levels with fewer items

SPELLING MAGIC 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Number Line

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SPELLING MAGIC 2

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99

Questions

Is Number Line free?
Number Line is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SPELLING MAGIC 2 free?
SPELLING MAGIC 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Number Line or SPELLING MAGIC 2?
SPELLING MAGIC 2 is rated higher. Number Line averages 3.0 out of 5 from 663 ratings, while SPELLING MAGIC 2 averages 4.3 from 16 ratings.
Do Number Line or SPELLING MAGIC 2 have ads?
Neither Number Line nor SPELLING MAGIC 2 shows ads.

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