Comparison

MagLetters vs Alphabuddy

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

Head to head
About

MagLetters

This app transforms a device into a magnetic letter board for young learners. Children can build words and practice vocabulary using letters, numbers, symbols, and stickers across multiple languages, with pronunciation support.

Highlights
  • Magnetic letter board for word building
  • Multiple language support (English, Korean, French, Japanese, Spanish)
  • HD toy stickers for vocabulary practice
  • Pronunciation support
  • Customizable backgrounds and themes
  • Child-friendly interface
Features
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MagLetters turns an iPad into a playful magnetic-letter board for early learners. Build words by dragging colorful letters, numbers, symbols, and HD toy stickers onto the board. Explore English, Korean, French, Japanese, and Spanish with clear visual language cues and pronunciation support. Choose a bright kids background, add a photo, or pick a calm color. Try the fridge, sky, and themed backgrounds, then make the board your own with playful magnetic pieces. Highlights: • Drag-and-drop magnetic letters for hands-on word building • English, Korean, French, Japanese, and Spanish language sets • HD toy stickers for playful vocabulary practice • Recorded English and Korean sounds with speech support for added languages • Child-friendly backgrounds, photos, and color choices • Simple controls designed for iPad landscape play • Delete confirmation and VoiceOver-friendly controls MagLetters is designed for curious children, families, and classrooms exploring letters and first words together.

About

Alphabuddy

Features
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With Alphabuddy children (age 2 - 6) will practice tracing the letters of the alphabet. This is done with the help of unique hand-crafted plasticine letters and exclusively illustrated animals. Your child will learn how to write the letters, while you’re busy working, driving, or in line at the supermarket! Children’s critical reading skills have declined during the pandemic, with the potential destructive consequence being a lacking self-esteem in their adult lives. Research shows that: -Reading helps to stir the imagination -Reading helps to build character -Reading helps to keep focus -Reading promotes deep thinking Bottom line: although games and video have a place in their lives, your children could be missing out on the most important skill if there is little room for learning the alphabet at an early age. Key Features: -Practice writing the letters of the alphabet One of the most effective ways to teach children to read separate letters is to let them trace the letters of the alphabet. Alphabuddy does just that! -Associate the letter to an animal The animal illustrations were created exclusively for Alphabuddy. They help the child link a letter to an animal, creating a fun and playful environment. -Stay on track with reminders when it’s time to practice next Too many to-do’s to keep track of? We hear you. Add Alphabuddy to your routine by simply setting up a reminder to pop up on a scheduled time and day. It could be when it’s time to wash the dishes, connect to the meeting or right after nap time! Perks: -100% ad-free and kid-friendly -The letters are unique and hand-crafted from plasticine, making them memorable and easy to recognize -Energetic female voice-over and happy music -Colorful and super-easy-to-use design Plan options: -Alphabuddy Free Learn and practice tracing the hand-crafted letters A to E with a little help from our best friends: the Alligator, Butterfly, Cat, Dolphin and Elephant. -Alphabuddy Premium Trace the entire alphabet of hand-crafted letters from A-Z with the rest of our unique custom illustrated animals for only $4.99.

Screenshots

MagLetters4 screens
Alphabuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Alphabuddy at Free against MagLetters's $1.99. Alphabuddy also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). MagLetters's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

Alphabuddy is free to download; MagLetters costs $1.99 up front. Alphabuddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MagLetters asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MagLetters ships an update every 4 months, Alphabuddy every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MagLetters versus Alphabuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagLettersAlphabuddy
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.7 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAME Mobile Inc.Bababoon Games BV

In-app purchases

None

MagLetters

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Alphabuddy

One-time1
  • F-Z Letters$2.99

Questions

Is MagLetters free?
MagLetters costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alphabuddy free?
Alphabuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MagLetters or Alphabuddy have ads?
Neither MagLetters nor Alphabuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MagLetters or Alphabuddy?
MagLetters ships an update every 4 months, and Alphabuddy every 10 days. Most recently, MagLetters was updated on November 10, 2026 and Alphabuddy on November 3, 2026.

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