Comparison

iBrainstorm vs SPELLING MAGIC 3

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Multi-device collaboration
  • Add and drag-and-drop notes
  • Assign colors to notes
  • Digital drawing board
  • Zoom functionality
  • Capture and share ideas
Features
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

SPELLING MAGIC 34 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SPELLING MAGIC 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iBrainstorm asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBrainstorm ships an update every 4 months, SPELLING MAGIC 3 every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iBrainstorm versus SPELLING MAGIC 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBrainstormSPELLING MAGIC 3
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (25 ratings)3.9 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.6% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.1 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB184 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErik LoehfelmPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY

Customer experience

iBrainstorm

All ratings25 ratings
Positive64.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative28.0%
Written reviews149 reviews
Positive45.6%
Neutral25.5%
Negative28.9%

SPELLING MAGIC 3

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

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

None

iBrainstorm

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SPELLING MAGIC 3

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99

Questions

Is iBrainstorm free?
iBrainstorm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SPELLING MAGIC 3 free?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iBrainstorm or SPELLING MAGIC 3?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 is rated higher. iBrainstorm averages 3.7 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while SPELLING MAGIC 3 averages 3.9 from 11 ratings.
Do iBrainstorm or SPELLING MAGIC 3 have ads?
Neither iBrainstorm nor SPELLING MAGIC 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iBrainstorm or SPELLING MAGIC 3?
iBrainstorm ships an update every 4 months, and SPELLING MAGIC 3 every 5 months. Most recently, iBrainstorm was updated on November 1, 2026 and SPELLING MAGIC 3 on November 1, 2026.

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