Comparison

ABC SPELLING MAGIC vs Mult Mania Free

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

Mult Mania Free

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A great app for kids to learn the multiplication tables while having fun. Multiplication Mania was created by a veteran middle school teacher who knows the importance of having students being engaged in a learning activity. Students ride a flying dragon to navigate through hazards while answering multiplication questions. Each multiplication table is incorporated in a unique world with its own hazards and rewards to ensure that students stay engaged while they learn all the multiplication tables. Features: - Free version contains worlds for 10X, 5X, 2X, 4X and 9X multiplication tables. - Unique worlds for each multiplication table. - Players learn each multiplication table while exploring new worlds with unique hazards and rewards. - As player's multiplication skills improves, rewards are given to give a feeling of accomplishment. - Players can choose between two different characters and dragons. - Missed questions are kept tracked so players can focus practicing the missed questions. - Fun power ups include Fire Breath, Shield, Magnet, Turbo Jet, Growth and Shrink Potions. - For achieving milestones, special Gems are given which increases the character's special powers - If need, appropriate hints are provided to support your child as they practice and build their math skills. - Difficulty of the game can be adjusted to meet the skill level of the learner. - Contains classical music sound tracks - Kids tested to be appropriate and fun. Mult Mania is great for K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th grade. It's even great for older middle school students to practice their automaticity of the multiplication table.

Screenshots

ABC SPELLING MAGIC4 screens
Mult Mania Free4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mult Mania Free at 4.3 against ABC SPELLING MAGIC's 12.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ABC SPELLING MAGIC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mult Mania Free sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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ABC SPELLING MAGIC versus Mult Mania Free: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterABC SPELLING MAGICMult Mania Free
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (42 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings42 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.44.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITYTom Kim

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

Mult Mania Free

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

Mult Mania Free

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$1.99

Questions

Is ABC SPELLING MAGIC free?
ABC SPELLING MAGIC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mult Mania Free free?
Mult Mania Free is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ABC SPELLING MAGIC or Mult Mania Free have ads?
Neither ABC SPELLING MAGIC nor Mult Mania Free shows ads.

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