# fingerCount vs SPELLING MAGIC 2

The clearest difference is rating: fingerCount at 5.0 against SPELLING MAGIC 2's 4.3. fingerCount also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). SPELLING MAGIC 2's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 50%) and ratings volume (16 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

fingerCount holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SPELLING MAGIC 2 has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of fingerCount'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.

fingerCount ships an update every 5 months, SPELLING MAGIC 2 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | fingerCount | SPELLING MAGIC 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fingercount/id326119476/reviews)** | [4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-magic-2/id438133737/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Coddington](https://appshunter.io/developer/291826333) | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) |

## What reviewers say

### fingerCount

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fingercount/id326119476)

This educational game helps young children learn numbers and letters in English and Spanish through interactive play. It enhances hand-eye coordination and spatial reasoning while encouraging creativity and interaction.

**Highlights:** Learn numbers and letters, English and Spanish language support, Interactive character movement, Develops hand-eye coordination, Encourages creativity and interaction, Multi-touch interface integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SPELLING MAGIC 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-magic-2/id438133737)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deluxe Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is fingerCount free?

fingerCount 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, fingerCount or SPELLING MAGIC 2?

fingerCount is rated higher. fingerCount averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SPELLING MAGIC 2 averages 4.3 from 16 ratings.

### Do fingerCount or SPELLING MAGIC 2 have ads?

Neither fingerCount nor SPELLING MAGIC 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, fingerCount or SPELLING MAGIC 2?

fingerCount ships an update every 5 months, and SPELLING MAGIC 2 every 4 months. Most recently, fingerCount was updated on October 31, 2026 and SPELLING MAGIC 2 on November 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*