Spelling Bug vs ABC SPELLING MAGIC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spelling Bug
This app helps children learn to spell essential words through interactive play. It uses pictures, audio pronunciation, and letter arrangement to teach spelling and pronunciation. Designed for young learners, it offers engaging visuals and sounds across multiple chapters.
- Learn spelling through play
- Picture and audio word presentation
- Interactive letter arrangement
- Visuals and clear sounds
- 6 chapters of words
- Immediate sound feedback
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Kids learn to spell the most needed words as they play. Application presents each word by displaying a picture and pronounces the word and presents the letters that are needed to make the word. Kids use there hand to arrange the letters in the right order to make the word. Using this not only your kid will learn to spell the common words, he/she will also learn how to say them. # See, Listen and Spell.. # 50 most common sight words kindergartner must know # Beautiful visuals and clear sounds to keep kids engaged # 6 Chapters full of words # Chapter size big enough to be completed without losing the concentration # Final chapter with all the words to put the kids to test # Immediate Sound feedback when kids pick a wrong letter, makes them think and help them learn # Liked by many parents # Designed for use by small kids. # Very Engaging # Special Need Kids may find it engaging as well, my kid does. Repetition helped him to learn the spelling. # Its all FREE!!
ABC SPELLING MAGIC
This educational app helps children learn to spell CVC words using the principles of the Science of Reading. It focuses on letter sounds and word construction with two levels of challenge, aiding early literacy development.
- Teaches letter sounds
- Word construction with CVC words
- Two levels of challenge
- Incorporates Science of Reading principles
- Montessori-inspired learning
- Customizable voice and font options (DELUXE)
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Introducing ABC Spelling Magic, where learning to spell is fun and engaging! ABC SPELLING MAGIC incorporates the main principles of the Science of Reading. This app is designed to teach children the sounds of the letters and how to construct words, aligning with the science of reading. With two levels of challenge, it indirectly imparts the essential reading skill of segmenting while focusing on the skill of learning to spell words with three phonetic sounds using short vowel words. Incorporating the science of reading, the app's comprehensive approach is tailored to assist children in learning the sounds of the alphabet and honing their blending and segmenting skills, essential for early literacy development based on the science of reading. SPELLING MAGIC 1 focuses on CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words, such as cat, box, and pig, which are fundamental for phonics instruction based on the science of reading. The app categorizes words by middle vowel sounds in the first part and by categories in the second part, offering a well-rounded approach to phonics and word construction, rooted in the principles of the science of reading. The DELUXE version provides 245 words and offers a variety of options in the menu, including two types of voices, three types of fonts, two letter color styles, a special feature to connect the letters together, and over 185 additional words from the free version, enhancing the learning experience based on the principles of the science of reading. Developed by a team of educators utilizing accelerated learning techniques and Montessori principles, this app has been tested and approved by preschoolers, aligning with the science of reading and providing an enjoyable and beneficial experience in learning letter sounds. We welcome your feedback and suggestions as we strive to provide an enriching educational experience for young learners, rooted in the science of reading.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ABC SPELLING MAGIC at 94% against Spelling Bug's 20%. ABC SPELLING MAGIC also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Spelling Bug's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 12.4). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. ABC SPELLING MAGIC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Spelling Bug asks for nothing beyond the download.
ABC SPELLING MAGIC holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Spelling Bug's written reviews are positive against 94% of ABC SPELLING MAGIC's.
Spelling Bug ships an update every 3 months, ABC SPELLING MAGIC every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spelling Bug | ABC SPELLING MAGIC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (61 ratings) | 3.8 (42 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | 94.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | 42 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 12.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 132 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Power Math Apps LLC | PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY |
Customer experience
Spelling Bug
ABC SPELLING MAGIC
Bugs and requests
Spelling Bug
Reported bugs
12 issues- Spelling error in chapter 9 (BIB vs BIP)
- Phonic bug (all capitals)
- Home button placement issue
- Misspelled words in description
- Ad call button too close to arrows
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- App crashes when returning
- Doesn't remember progress after crash
- Ads not appropriate for children
- Accidental clicks on ads leading to charges
- Mispronounces words
- Game won't load
- Letters below picture confusion
Requested features
17 requests- Option for lowercase letters
- Make words harder as levels progress
- Add more vowels
- Letters should lock in order
- Repeat word option
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- Letter sounds when picked up
- Positive reinforcement for correct answers
- Option to turn off background noise
- See letters greyed out
- Sound reward for correct spelling
- Improve arrow placement
- Add phonemes and blending sounds
- Double tap for spelling
- Confetti or praise for correct answers
- Automatic advance to next word
- Improve voice clarity/pronunciation
- Option to change case
ABC SPELLING MAGIC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Spelling Bug
No in-app purchases
ABC SPELLING MAGIC
- Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
Questions
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