Comparison

ABC SPELLING MAGIC vs iLearn

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

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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.

About

iLearn

Learn Canadian provinces, territories, and capitals through interactive quizzes and games. Unlock a puzzle mode by mastering the geography. Features spoken pronunciation and detailed facts for an engaging educational experience.

Highlights
  • Province and capital quizzes
  • Unlockable puzzle mode
  • Spoken pronunciation
  • Detailed provincial facts
  • Progress tracking statistics
  • Multiple learning modes
Features
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A fun way to learn the names and locations of the provinces and territories of Canada and their capitals. ‣ Quiz yourself on provinces/territories and capitals. ‣ Earn provinces/territories to unlock Puzzle Mode. ‣ Easy Mode for beginners and young learners. ‣ Spoken pronunciation of each province/territory and capital. ‣ Facts about each province or territory including official tree, flower, bird, flag and more. ‣ Statistics screen to allow students to identify which provinces/territories and capitals they need to work on. Four modes to choose from: • Learn Mode allows you to tap and highlight each province or territory to see its name or capital and hear it spoken in either French or English. Launch the information panel to view additional facts about each, including: capital city, official languages, and more. • Game Mode uses both text and audio prompts to see how many provinces/territories or capitals you can identify. There are two difficulty settings: Easy and Hard. Easy setting has an adjustable time limit of up to 10 minutes, and indicates provinces/territories that have already been found or are not being played. The Easy setting is great for young learners. Hard setting pits you against the clock to see how many provinces/territories you can identify in one minute. Earn bonus points for any time remaining on the clock. Local high scores and Game Center leaderboards track your best runs. • Test Mode is where you can measure your progress similar to how you may be tested in the classroom. There are two options available. For the spelling option, tap each province/territory in any order you choose, and type its name at the prompt. For the location option, tap the given province/territory when prompted. There are no time restrictions for Test Mode. • Puzzle Mode is unlocked when you earn your first province/territory. Earn provinces/territories by playing the Game Mode. Once you have earned all 13, you can complete the puzzle. Earned provinces/territories never go away, and you can shuffle and rebuild the puzzle as often as you like. — Free to Try — iLearn: Canada is free to download. Learn Mode is always free, along with a set of free Game and Test rounds. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks unlimited play. No ads and no third-party tracking. Engaging and fun application designed by a classroom teacher. Game Mode can be addictive, allowing you to unwittingly learn all 13 provinces and territories in no time at all.

Screenshots

ABC SPELLING MAGIC4 screens
iLearn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ABC SPELLING MAGIC at every 6 weeks against iLearn's every 36 months. ABC SPELLING MAGIC also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.0). iLearn's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.8). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 and iLearn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iLearn holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 21 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of ABC SPELLING MAGIC's written reviews are positive against 67% of iLearn's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ABC SPELLING MAGIC ships an update every 6 weeks, iLearn every 36 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ABC SPELLING MAGIC versus iLearn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterABC SPELLING MAGICiLearn
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (42 ratings)4.1 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.2% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings42 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 36 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITYJumper Mobile

Customer experience

ABC SPELLING MAGIC

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

iLearn

All ratings21 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 3 more
  • Option to pick letters from the full alphabet
  • Improve sound quality
  • Improve graphics and sounds

iLearn

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ABC SPELLING MAGIC

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
1 purchases

iLearn

One-time1
  • Unlock Canada$1.99

Questions

Is ABC SPELLING MAGIC free?
ABC SPELLING MAGIC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iLearn free?
iLearn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ABC SPELLING MAGIC or iLearn?
iLearn is rated higher. ABC SPELLING MAGIC averages 3.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while iLearn averages 4.1 from 21 ratings.
Do ABC SPELLING MAGIC or iLearn have ads?
Neither ABC SPELLING MAGIC nor iLearn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ABC SPELLING MAGIC or iLearn?
ABC SPELLING MAGIC ships an update every 6 weeks, and iLearn every 36 months. Most recently, ABC SPELLING MAGIC was updated on November 1, 2026 and iLearn on November 1, 2026.

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