# ABC SPELLING MAGIC vs ABC BALLOON

The clearest difference is rating: ABC BALLOON at 5.0 against ABC SPELLING MAGIC's 3.8. ABC BALLOON also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). ABC SPELLING MAGIC's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (42 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

ABC BALLOON 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of ABC SPELLING MAGIC's written reviews are positive against 100% of ABC BALLOON's.

ABC SPELLING MAGIC ships an update every 6 weeks, ABC BALLOON every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ABC SPELLING MAGIC | ABC BALLOON |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-spelling-magic/id429301553/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-balloon/id1269406852/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 94.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 132 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) | [Ehsan Ateequi](https://appshunter.io/developer/843021353) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### ABC BALLOON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-balloon/id1269406852)

This game helps children learn and practice the English alphabet by popping balloons. Parents can customize the experience to focus on specific letters for learning or practice, with visual progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Alphabet learning and practice, Balloon popping gameplay, Customizable letter focus, Progress tracking, Encouraging music and sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ABC SPELLING MAGIC free?

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

### Is ABC BALLOON free?

ABC BALLOON is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ABC SPELLING MAGIC or ABC BALLOON?

ABC BALLOON is rated higher. ABC SPELLING MAGIC averages 3.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while ABC BALLOON averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do ABC SPELLING MAGIC or ABC BALLOON have ads?

Neither ABC SPELLING MAGIC nor ABC BALLOON shows ads.

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

ABC SPELLING MAGIC ships an update every 6 weeks, and ABC BALLOON every 6 months. Most recently, ABC SPELLING MAGIC was updated on October 17, 2026 and ABC BALLOON on October 1, 2026.

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