Comparison

10 Frame Fill vs ABC SPELLING MAGIC

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

Head to head
About

10 Frame Fill

This app helps children practice recognizing number pairs that add up to ten. Users can fill a 10-frame with colorful chips, either in sequence or randomly, to solve problems. It can optionally display corresponding number sentences to reinforce learning.

Highlights
  • 10 Frame visualization
  • Additive '10 Families' practice
  • Sequential or random fill modes
  • Contrasting color chips
  • Optional number sentence display
Features
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"10 Frame Fill" provides children practice with recognizing additive "10 Families" (e.g., 1 and 9, 2 and 8, etc.). Set the 10 Frame to fill in sequence or randomly. Use contrasting color chips to fill the 10 frame as you determine the answer. Select to show a corresponding number sentence. • The iPad version includes an option to show select number sentences... one at a time or all types that were selected. • The iPhone/iPod version to show one randomly select number sentence at a time. Designed as part of the NumberSense Project at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

10 Frame Fill4 screens
ABC SPELLING MAGIC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ABC SPELLING MAGIC at 94% against 10 Frame Fill's 33%. ABC SPELLING MAGIC also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). 10 Frame Fill's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.4). On price, 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

Both are free to download. ABC SPELLING MAGIC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 10 Frame Fill asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ABC SPELLING MAGIC holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ABC SPELLING MAGIC has 42 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of 10 Frame Fill's written reviews are positive against 94% of ABC SPELLING MAGIC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

10 Frame Fill ships an update every 5 months, ABC SPELLING MAGIC every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
10 Frame Fill versus ABC SPELLING MAGIC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter10 Frame FillABC SPELLING MAGIC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (7 ratings)3.8 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews94.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings742 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClassroom Focused SoftwarePRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY

Customer experience

10 Frame Fill

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%

ABC SPELLING MAGIC

All ratings42 ratings
Positive69.0%
Neutral11.9%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive94.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative1.9%

Bugs and requests

10 Frame Fill

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ABC SPELLING MAGIC

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Letters will not move to be dragged into place
  • Screen freezing

Requested features

8 requests
  • Ability to hear the full word, slowly articulated
  • Option for English accent
  • Vowels in red and consonants in blue
  • More advanced content
  • Animated graphics for interactivity
Show 3 more
  • Option to pick letters from the full alphabet
  • Improve sound quality
  • Improve graphics and sounds

In-app purchases

None

10 Frame Fill

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ABC SPELLING MAGIC

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99

Questions

Is 10 Frame Fill free?
10 Frame Fill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ABC SPELLING MAGIC free?
ABC SPELLING MAGIC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 10 Frame Fill or ABC SPELLING MAGIC?
ABC SPELLING MAGIC is rated higher. 10 Frame Fill averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while ABC SPELLING MAGIC averages 3.8 from 42 ratings.
Do 10 Frame Fill or ABC SPELLING MAGIC have ads?
Neither 10 Frame Fill nor ABC SPELLING MAGIC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 10 Frame Fill or ABC SPELLING MAGIC?
10 Frame Fill ships an update every 5 months, and ABC SPELLING MAGIC every 6 weeks. Most recently, 10 Frame Fill was updated on November 1, 2026 and ABC SPELLING MAGIC on November 1, 2026.

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