Comparison

ABC SPELLING MAGIC vs Tracing Letters

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

Head to head
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

Tracing Letters

This app helps families practice tracing letters with adjustable settings. It offers a fun way to master letter recognition and writing skills. The app is free to download and play.

Highlights
  • Letter tracing practice
  • Adjustable settings
  • Mastery-based play
  • Family-friendly
Features
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Tracing Letters is a great way for the family to practice tracing letters. Select the options in the "Settings" screen. Play until you master the game. If you like this app, please consider giving it a rating. Your support will help keep the updates coming! Thank you for your support!

Screenshots

ABC SPELLING MAGIC4 screens
Tracing Letters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ABC SPELLING MAGIC at 94% against Tracing Letters's 30%. ABC SPELLING MAGIC also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months). Tracing Letters's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.8). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Tracing Letters 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

Tracing Letters holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 104 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of ABC SPELLING MAGIC's written reviews are positive against 30% of Tracing Letters'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, Tracing Letters every 12 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ABC SPELLING MAGIC versus Tracing Letters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterABC SPELLING MAGICTracing Letters
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (42 ratings)4.2 (104 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.2% of reviews — better30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings42104 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITYHorizon Business, Inc.

Customer experience

ABC SPELLING MAGIC

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

Tracing Letters

All ratings104 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%

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

Tracing Letters

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

Tracing Letters

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is ABC SPELLING MAGIC free?
ABC SPELLING MAGIC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tracing Letters free?
Tracing Letters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ABC SPELLING MAGIC or Tracing Letters?
Tracing Letters is rated higher. ABC SPELLING MAGIC averages 3.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Tracing Letters averages 4.2 from 104 ratings.
Do ABC SPELLING MAGIC or Tracing Letters have ads?
Tracing Letters shows ads; ABC SPELLING MAGIC does not.
Which is updated more often, ABC SPELLING MAGIC or Tracing Letters?
ABC SPELLING MAGIC ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tracing Letters every 12 months. Most recently, ABC SPELLING MAGIC was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tracing Letters on November 1, 2026.

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