# Ah Chute vs ABC SPELLING MAGIC

The clearest difference is rating: Ah Chute at 5.0 against ABC SPELLING MAGIC's 3.8. Ah Chute also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.4). ABC SPELLING MAGIC's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (42 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Ah Chute holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ABC SPELLING MAGIC has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ah Chute ships an update every 9 months, ABC SPELLING MAGIC every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ah Chute | ABC SPELLING MAGIC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ah-chute/id428855142/reviews)** | [3.8 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-spelling-magic/id429301553/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | — | 94.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Classroom Focused Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/406741679) | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) |

## What reviewers say

### Ah Chute

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ah-chute/id428855142)

This educational game helps young children develop basic counting skills and number recognition. It teaches them to group numbers and understand number families through interactive gameplay. Players compete to get their chips to the top of chutes, reinforcing early math concepts.

**Highlights:** Basic counting practice, Number recognition, Grouping numbers into fives, Recognizing '5 families', Interactive chip dragging gameplay, Competitive chute topping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ABC SPELLING MAGIC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-spelling-magic/id429301553)

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)

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning basic CVC words
- 👍 Helps build and spell words
- 👍 Good introduction to phonics
- 👍 Focuses on spelling and building CVC words
- 👍 Teaches letter sounds effectively

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Letters won't move for spelling
- 🇺🇸 American accent only
- 🤔 Vowels in blue, consonants in red is confusing
- 🖼️ Pictures can be misleading
- 🎨 Interface could be more attractive

**Reported bugs**

- Letters will not move to be dragged into place
- Screen freezing

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ah Chute free?

Ah Chute 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, Ah Chute or ABC SPELLING MAGIC?

Ah Chute is rated higher. Ah Chute averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ABC SPELLING MAGIC averages 3.8 from 42 ratings.

### Do Ah Chute or ABC SPELLING MAGIC have ads?

Neither Ah Chute nor ABC SPELLING MAGIC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ah Chute or ABC SPELLING MAGIC?

Ah Chute ships an update every 9 months, and ABC SPELLING MAGIC every 6 weeks. Most recently, Ah Chute was updated on November 1, 2026 and ABC SPELLING MAGIC on November 1, 2026.

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