iBrainstorm vs SPELLING MAGIC 3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iBrainstorm
This app allows users to capture and organize creative ideas on a digital canvas. Easily add notes, drawings, and arrange them visually. Share your brainstormed content seamlessly across devices.
- Multi-device collaboration
- Add and drag-and-drop notes
- Assign colors to notes
- Digital drawing board
- Zoom functionality
- Capture and share ideas
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Capturing and sharing your inner most creative genius has never been easier. Introducing the first multi-device collaboration tool from Universal Mind. From iPad to iPad with just a flick of the finger, iBrainstorm has set the bar and has redefined the very nature of collaboration. Add a note, then drag and drop it anywhere on the iPad's screen to create any desired order or pattern. Assign colors to give additional meaning or priority. Provide clarity to your students or classmates through simple organization. The iPad canvas also serves as a drawing board. Draw, erase or zoom in for tighter control. Everything is then captured for later. Show relationships between ideas or just capture your best stickman - it's easy. Think it. Share it. Love it!
SPELLING MAGIC 3
This app helps children develop reading skills by focusing on multi-syllable words. It teaches letter sounds and word building through engaging activities and themed categories. Offers two challenge levels and a DELUXE version with expanded vocabulary and customization.
- Multi-syllable word focus
- Science of Reading principles
- Word building activities
- Themed vocabulary categories
- Two challenge levels
- Pronunciation aid via pictures
- Progress tracker (DELUXE)
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Introducing SPELLING MAGIC 3 – the key to unlocking your child's future reading success! SPELLING MAGIC 3 incorporates the main principles of the Science of Reading. SPELLING MAGIC 3 is designed to focus on words with multiple syllables, providing an engaging platform for learning. From everyday words like "pretzel" and "button" to compound words such as "bobcat" and "hotdog," this app covers a wide range of vocabulary, all grouped into themed categories for easy organization and enhanced interest. With a strong emphasis on teaching letter sounds and word building, SPELLING MAGIC 3 not only helps children learn the sounds of the alphabet but also indirectly teaches essential reading skills like segmenting. The app offers two levels of challenge to cater to different learning abilities. In the "Word Building" section, children use the components (letters) of the word to build it, while the "Moveable Alphabet" section allows them to use the entire alphabet for word construction. It's important to note that SPELLING MAGIC 3 aims to provide ample opportunities for practicing building multiple-syllable words, even including words that may not be part of a young learner's everyday vocabulary. This presents a unique chance to expand their word bank and vocabulary. Additionally, tapping on pictures will prompt the app to pronounce the word, aiding in pronunciation and comprehension. The free version of SPELLING MAGIC 3 offers 72 words, while the DELUXE version boasts an impressive 335 words, along with a range of customizable options such as two types of voices, three types of fonts, two letter color styles, a special feature to connect the letters, and a lesson progress tracker. This version includes over 260 additional words compared to the free version, providing an even more comprehensive learning experience. This app was developed by a team of educators using the Science of Reading Principles, accelerated learning techniques and Montessori principles. SPELLING MAGIC 3 has been thoroughly tested and approved by preschool children and their teachers in various settings. Your feedback and suggestions are highly valued as we continue to refine and enhance the app for an optimal learning experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iBrainstorm at none against SPELLING MAGIC 3's 1. iBrainstorm also leads on iOS requirement (7.1 vs 12.4). SPELLING MAGIC 3's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 46%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. SPELLING MAGIC 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iBrainstorm asks for nothing beyond the download.
SPELLING MAGIC 3 holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of iBrainstorm's written reviews are positive against 80% of SPELLING MAGIC 3's.
iBrainstorm ships an update every 4 months, SPELLING MAGIC 3 every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | iBrainstorm | SPELLING MAGIC 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (25 ratings) | 3.9 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.6% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 12.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 184 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erik Loehfelm | PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY |
Customer experience
iBrainstorm
SPELLING MAGIC 3
Bugs and requests
iBrainstorm
Reported bugs
3 issues- Sticky notes sometimes disappear after reopening the app
- Drawing tools can be laggy or unresponsive
- Difficulty connecting devices for collaboration
Requested features
6 requests- Add undo/redo functionality
- Allow resizing and formatting of sticky notes
- Implement multi-page or infinite workspace
- Enable collaboration between multiple devices
- Add support for inserting images and documents
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- Improve eraser and drawing tools
SPELLING MAGIC 3
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iBrainstorm
No in-app purchases
SPELLING MAGIC 3
- Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
Questions
Is iBrainstorm free?
Is SPELLING MAGIC 3 free?
Which has better reviews, iBrainstorm or SPELLING MAGIC 3?
Do iBrainstorm or SPELLING MAGIC 3 have ads?
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