# iBrainstorm vs READING MAGIC 3

The clearest difference is review sentiment: READING MAGIC 3 at 89% against iBrainstorm's 46%. READING MAGIC 3 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and device support (3 vs 1). iBrainstorm's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 22 months). On price, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

READING MAGIC 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of iBrainstorm's written reviews are positive against 89% of READING MAGIC 3's.

iBrainstorm ships an update every 4 months, READING MAGIC 3 every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBrainstorm | READING MAGIC 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibrainstorm/id382252825/reviews) | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-magic-3/id446469837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 45.6% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 13.7 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Erik Loehfelm](https://appshunter.io/developer/316060414) | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) |

## What reviewers say

### iBrainstorm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibrainstorm/id382252825)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Great app for brainstorming and organizing ideas
- 👍 Simple and intuitive to use
- 🚀 Useful for quick note-taking and sketching
- 👍 Nice visual design and layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or loss of data
- 🔍 Limited functionality (e.g. no undo, no resizing of notes)
- 🔍 Difficulty deleting or clearing the workspace
- 🔍 Lack of collaboration features (e.g. no multi-user support)

**Reported bugs**

- Sticky notes sometimes disappear after reopening the app
- Drawing tools can be laggy or unresponsive
- Difficulty connecting devices for collaboration

**Requested features**

- 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


### READING MAGIC 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-magic-3/id446469837)

This app makes learning to read an exciting adventure for children. It uses interactive activities and science-backed methods to help master words with two or more syllables, building essential literacy skills.

**Highlights:** Science of Reading methodology, Focus on multi-syllable words, Blending and segmenting skills, Phonemic awareness development, Three engaging learning modes, Interactive reading games, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deluxe Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBrainstorm free?

iBrainstorm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is READING MAGIC 3 free?

READING MAGIC 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iBrainstorm or READING MAGIC 3?

READING MAGIC 3 is rated higher. iBrainstorm averages 3.7 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while READING MAGIC 3 averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do iBrainstorm or READING MAGIC 3 have ads?

Neither iBrainstorm nor READING MAGIC 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iBrainstorm or READING MAGIC 3?

iBrainstorm ships an update every 4 months, and READING MAGIC 3 every 22 months. Most recently, iBrainstorm was updated on November 1, 2026 and READING MAGIC 3 on November 6, 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.*