ABC SPELLING MAGIC vs Lee Paso a Paso
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.
Lee Paso a Paso
This app helps children learn to read Spanish using phonics and a step-by-step methodology. It covers vowels, syllables, and word formation with images and audio pronunciation. Mini-games reinforce learning and build reading skills.
- Phonics-based learning
- Vowel and syllable identification
- Word formation with images
- Audio pronunciation
- Interactive mini-games
- Multiple difficulty levels
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* Editor's Choice Award winner, childrenstech.com Help children learn the basics to start reading Spanish. This is NOT just a basic vocabulary Spanish app, with the use of Phonics and a step by step methodology used in many Spanish speaking countries; skills are acquired for reading in Spanish. Go step by step learning the sounds of vowels, identifying syllables and their sounds to form words. With the use of images, letters and words building skills to read on their own. * Great for kids who speak Spanish as a first language and are just starting to read * Great for kids and adults who are learning Spanish as a second language, helps them with vocabulary, identifying sounds of letters and words as well as reading. * More than 220 images and over 880 words make reading fun Mini Games to…. *Learn skills and achieve prizes *Use syllables to form words *Match words to pictures *Complete words with missing syllables *Count syllables in words *** With Full Version has…. More than 220 images and over 880 words With 30 letters and 131 syllables covered Choose different levels of difficulty Level 1 ... Step by step... Follow a methodology to Learn step by step one letter at a time; earn prizes as you advance thru the games. Level 2 ... Practice.... Choose which letter to practice, have a greater range of words and images to practice with. Level 3 ... Expert ... Choose which game to practice, all the letters and images are presented in the game in no specific order. Four mini-games with random exercises that allow you to practice with different combinations virtually whenever you play are included. This allow the child to not memorize an outcome, but actually think and achieve a real understanding . The pronunciation of each word and syllable are included, just touch the drawing or word and the pronunciation will be heard. In addition, by pressing the picture of an lightbulb located in each screen, listen to instructions for the particular game. But from personal experience, children will learn exploring on their own and probably won´t need them ! :) Help us to continue with the updates to our app with a good review in the App Store and any comments or suggestions please send them to support@bqware.com By downloading this app, you agree to Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ABC SPELLING MAGIC at every 6 weeks against Lee Paso a Paso's every 10 months. ABC SPELLING MAGIC also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 86%) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 and Lee Paso a Paso sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for ABC SPELLING MAGIC against 3.7 for Lee Paso a Paso. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 17 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of ABC SPELLING MAGIC's written reviews are positive against 86% of Lee Paso a Paso's.
ABC SPELLING MAGIC ships an update every 6 weeks, Lee Paso a Paso every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ABC SPELLING MAGIC | Lee Paso a Paso |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (42 ratings) — better | 3.7 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 94.2% of reviews — better | 86.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 42 — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 132 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY | BQWare |
Customer experience
ABC SPELLING MAGIC
Lee Paso a Paso
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
Lee Paso a Paso
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ABC SPELLING MAGIC
- Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
Lee Paso a Paso
- Premium Access (1 Month)$2.991 Month
- Premium Access (1 Year)$19.991 Year
- Full Version$7.99
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