# Find the words vs READING MAGIC 3

The clearest difference is review sentiment: READING MAGIC 3 at 89% against Find the words's 28%. READING MAGIC 3 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Find the words's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 22 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Find the words sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and READING MAGIC 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

READING MAGIC 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Find the words's written reviews are positive against 89% of READING MAGIC 3's.

Find the words ships an update every 5 weeks, READING MAGIC 3 every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Find the words | READING MAGIC 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-the-words/id410634595/reviews) | **[4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-magic-3/id446469837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.7 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NO WOO KYOUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/352275899) | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) |

## What reviewers say

### Find the words

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-the-words/id410634595)

This word search puzzle challenges you to find hidden words in a grid. Words can be oriented horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. The app offers multi-touch support, landscape mode, and customizable word lists. Earn achievements for new pen colors and upgrade to remove ads.

**Highlights:** Word search grid, Horizontal, vertical, diagonal words, Customizable word lists, Multi-touch strokes, Landscape mode, Speech voice for found words, Achievements for pen colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade Find the Words | $2.99 | one-time |


### 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 Find the words free?

Find the words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is READING MAGIC 3 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Find the words or READING MAGIC 3?

READING MAGIC 3 is rated higher. Find the words averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while READING MAGIC 3 averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do Find the words or READING MAGIC 3 have ads?

Find the words shows ads; READING MAGIC 3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Find the words or READING MAGIC 3?

Find the words ships an update every 5 weeks, and READING MAGIC 3 every 22 months. Most recently, Find the words was updated on November 1, 2026 and READING MAGIC 3 on October 29, 2026.

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