ABC SPELLING MAGIC vs Super Spelling
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Super Spelling
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Although reading and spelling are closely related, yet learning to spell is a different process for the brain than learning to read. For at spelling everything is about putting letters in the right order. Super Spelling helps kids aged 4 and up to learn how to spell. If you're an adult, you can learn as well of course! Super Spelling teaches how to spell over 400 words. Start out easy with three and four letter words. As the game progresses, things become more challenging. Earn rewards like medals and stars for correctly spelled words. Use these achievements to unlock fun mini-games, like Match Two and Wordsearch. The purpose of the game is to learn spelling by dragging letters into the right position below the image. Super Spelling helps in various ways. Use phonics or set letter- and colorhelp corresponding to your own level. Super Spelling is a great way to prepare kids for K-12/P-12 and is the ideal companion for the first years in primary education. That’s why Super Spelling is used by teachers in elementary schools as well as parents who homeschool. For everybody who needs some extra spelling practice or anyone who likes to play with language and spelling, Super Spelling is a fun app to use at home or in school. For kids or adults with dyslexia, learning disability or autism spectrum disorder Super Spelling also is an excellent help learning how to spell. Super Spelling does more than just improve your English vocabulary. With the same ease kids and adults can learn other languages as well. You can learn English, Dutch, German and Italian right now, but there's more languages coming!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ABC SPELLING MAGIC at 3.8 against Super Spelling's 1.0. ABC SPELLING MAGIC also leads on ratings volume (42 vs 1). Super Spelling's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. ABC SPELLING MAGIC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Super Spelling asks for nothing beyond the download.
ABC SPELLING MAGIC holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. 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.
ABC SPELLING MAGIC ships an update every 6 weeks, Super Spelling every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.
| Parameter | ABC SPELLING MAGIC | Super Spelling |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (42 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 94.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 42 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 159 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY | Michel van der Wal |
Bugs and 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
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- Option to pick letters from the full alphabet
- Improve sound quality
- Improve graphics and sounds
Super Spelling
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ABC SPELLING MAGIC
- Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
Super Spelling
No in-app purchases
Questions
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