# Learn Chinese vs SPELLING MAGIC 2

The clearest difference is rating: SPELLING MAGIC 2 at 4.3 against Learn Chinese's 3.3. SPELLING MAGIC 2 also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Chinese sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SPELLING MAGIC 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SPELLING MAGIC 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Learn Chinese's written reviews are positive against 63% of SPELLING MAGIC 2's.

Learn Chinese ships an update every 6 months, SPELLING MAGIC 2 every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Chinese | SPELLING MAGIC 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-flash-cards/id421829637/reviews) | **[4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-magic-2/id438133737/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [eFlashApps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/378668745) | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn Chinese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-flash-cards/id421829637)

This app makes learning Mandarin vocabulary fun for young children with over 500 words, pictures, and sounds. It features interactive modes and professional voiceovers to aid memory and engagement.

**Highlights:** Over 500 words, pictures, and sounds, 10 learning categories, Video flashcards, Professional native Mandarin voiceovers, Question mode for interaction, Large text and buttons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mandarin Baby Flash Cards Ad-Free | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning Mandarin
- 👍 Clear pronunciation
- 👍 Fun for kids
- 👍 Good for beginners
- 👍 Lots of categories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect characters
- 🐛 Audio/picture mismatch
- 🐛 App freezes/locks up
- 🐛 Ads are intrusive/scammy
- 🐛 Small characters

**Reported bugs**

- App locks up on intro screen
- Categories won't open after purchase
- Some Chinese characters are wrong (e.g., number five)
- Audio doesn't match pictures (peanuts/pancakes, peanuts/pear)
- New update makes app unusable

**Requested features**

- Add Pinyin option
- Larger characters
- Option to hide English text
- Traditional Chinese characters
- More vocabulary categories


### SPELLING MAGIC 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-magic-2/id438133737)

This app teaches children to read by focusing on consonant blend words. It uses interactive activities to help build words and understand letter sounds, aligning with Science of Reading principles. Two versions are available, offering different word counts and customization options.

**Highlights:** Teaches CVCC and CCVC words, Focuses on letter sounds and word construction, Word Building section, Moveable Alphabet section, Two levels of challenge, Developed with educators and Montessori principles

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deluxe Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn Chinese free?

Learn Chinese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SPELLING MAGIC 2 free?

SPELLING MAGIC 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Learn Chinese or SPELLING MAGIC 2?

SPELLING MAGIC 2 is rated higher. Learn Chinese averages 3.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while SPELLING MAGIC 2 averages 4.3 from 16 ratings.

### Do Learn Chinese or SPELLING MAGIC 2 have ads?

Neither Learn Chinese nor SPELLING MAGIC 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Learn Chinese or SPELLING MAGIC 2?

Learn Chinese ships an update every 6 months, and SPELLING MAGIC 2 every 4 months. Most recently, Learn Chinese was updated on November 1, 2026 and SPELLING MAGIC 2 on November 1, 2026.

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