Comparison

ABC SPELLING MAGIC vs A+ Spelling Test

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

A+ Spelling Test

This app transforms spelling practice into an engaging activity for children. Parents and teachers can create custom tests, track progress, and utilize various modes like practice and unscrambling to enhance spelling skills. Results can be easily shared via email.

Highlights
  • Create custom spelling tests
  • Record custom audio for words
  • Track student progress and mistakes
  • Multiple practice modes (practice, unscramble)
  • Submit homework results via email
  • Import and share spelling lists
Features
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"If you want your kid to be a better speller, then download this app now! With this app spelling tests become a fun activity that your kids look forward to each time." Endorsed by tens of thousands of satisfied parents, teachers, and kids the world over. WHAT MAKES A+ SPELLING TEST UNIQUE? - Setup your own spelling tests in minutes - You decide which words to add and practice - Track your kids progress and quickly see how they are doing for each test they took as well as which words if any they are struggling with. - Multiple play modes keep kids engaged. If you don't want to take a test, you can use the practice mode or let your kids unscramble the words - Practice spelling on the go. This app is perfect for using no matter where you are. - HUGE time saver! Finally kids can rapidly boost their spelling test scores without your help. - Submit homework by email! After taking a spelling test, just click to submit the results instantly to your teacher. EXCLUSIVE PRO FEATURES (unlocked via in-app-purchase) ● Import spelling lists across devices ● Share Spelling lists with parents, students, and teachers by email ● Easily sort your spelling lists ● Supports landscape and portrait mode ● Create users accounts to backup spelling lists online ● Import existing spelling lists by grade ● Includes over 400 spelling lists in total ● Spelling lists include over 6,300 words HOW TO USE A+ SPELLING TEST? 1. Create a test 1.1. Choose the list name 1.2. Add words - words are immediately checked for spelling to avoid mistakes 1.3. For each word you add, record your own audio - a kids favorite 2. Take a test 2.1. Listen to the word you need to spell - words appear in random order 2.2. Write the word and click next 2.3. Instantly see if you got it right or wrong 3. Review test scores 3.1 Each time you take a test, you see a detailed report with all the words you got right and wrong. 3.2 Next to each word, you see a green (correct) or red (wrong) indicator so you can quickly see what words kids tend to struggle with repeatedly. 3.3 Next to each Spelling List you see the test results of the last test they took ADVANCED OPTIONS Ace it - Instead of taking a regular test, when you click to "Ace it" you have to keep repeating words until you spell them correctly. Since feedback and repetition is the best way to learn, your kids will improve even faster and enjoy it because by the end they will have aced every test! Practice - The practice mode does not track your score and offers a quick preview of each word when needed with just one click. Its a fun and easy way to get familiar with especially challenging new words. Unscramble - The unscramble mode activates and develops a completely different part of your brain. Instead of instantly hearing the word and having to spell it, you see a scramble of letters and have to figure out what word they are for. It's fun and another great way to sharpen your kids spelling skills Review mistakes - With each test you took, you can choose to quickly just retest any / all mistakes. In addition, on the main page, you can always click to review all the words that were misspelled on their last attempt. Enhanced email submission - Can't remember your kids teachers email? No problem. Enter it only once on the settings page and each time you click to email out the test, the teacher's email address will be pre-filled in the TO field. Clear Test Scores - at any time, you can delete all previous test scores from the settings page with one click or delete individual test scores one at a time. HEROIC SUPPORT Heroic Support is not just what we do. It's really what makes us, well, us. It's that drive to make a difference in your life - no matter how big or small. Really, it's our way of life because we want you to be our customer for a lifetime of fun and learning. Have questions? We are here to help. Email us at support@alligatorapps.com

Screenshots

ABC SPELLING MAGIC4 screens
A+ Spelling Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ABC SPELLING MAGIC at 94% against A+ Spelling Test's 55%. ABC SPELLING MAGIC also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.4). A+ Spelling Test's advantage is ratings volume (253 vs 42) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.4). On price, update cadence, 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 A+ Spelling Test 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

ABC SPELLING MAGIC holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A+ Spelling Test has 253 ratings behind it against 42, 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 55% of A+ Spelling Test's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ABC SPELLING MAGIC ships an update every 6 weeks, A+ Spelling Test every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ABC SPELLING MAGIC versus A+ Spelling Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterABC SPELLING MAGICA+ Spelling Test
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (42 ratings) — better3.4 (253 ratings)
Positive reviews94.2% of reviews — better54.9% of reviews
Number of ratings42253 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.48.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB20 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITYInnovative Mobile Apps

Customer experience

ABC SPELLING MAGIC

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

A+ Spelling Test

All ratings252 ratings
Positive57.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative36.9%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive54.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative42.1%

User reviews

ABC SPELLING MAGIC

From 42 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

A+ Spelling Test

From 253 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great for learning spelling
  • 👍 Easy to use and set up
  • 💡 Ability to record own voice
  • 👍 Helpful for students of all ages
  • 👍 Effective for improving spelling skills

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Recording function not working
  • 🐛 Inability to create account for pro features
  • 🐛 Inconsistent recognition of words
  • 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
  • 🐛 Unable to share/sync lists across devices

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

A+ Spelling Test

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to create account for pro features
  • Recording function not working
  • Inconsistent word recognition
  • Crashing and freezing issues
  • Inability to share/sync lists across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to import/export word lists
  • Option to adjust difficulty level
  • Pronunciation guide for words
  • Definitions and usage examples
  • Landscape mode support for iPad

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ABC SPELLING MAGIC

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
1 purchases

A+ Spelling Test

One-time1
  • Unlock All PRO Features$0.99

Questions

Is ABC SPELLING MAGIC free?
ABC SPELLING MAGIC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is A+ Spelling Test free?
A+ Spelling Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ABC SPELLING MAGIC or A+ Spelling Test?
ABC SPELLING MAGIC is rated higher. ABC SPELLING MAGIC averages 3.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while A+ Spelling Test averages 3.4 from 253 ratings.
Do ABC SPELLING MAGIC or A+ Spelling Test have ads?
Neither ABC SPELLING MAGIC nor A+ Spelling Test shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ABC SPELLING MAGIC or A+ Spelling Test?
ABC SPELLING MAGIC ships an update every 6 weeks, and A+ Spelling Test every 2 months. Most recently, ABC SPELLING MAGIC was updated on November 1, 2026 and A+ Spelling Test on November 1, 2026.

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