ABC SPELLING MAGIC vs Pattern Land
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.
Pattern Land
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Pattern Land is a visual learning game that develops pattern recognition, memory, attention, and logical thinking through simple, engaging activities. Explore repeating patterns, complete visual sequences, find the item that doesn’t belong, strengthen memory with matching games, and practice recognizing colors and shapes. Friendly animals, dinosaurs, vehicles, and colorful objects make every activity intuitive and enjoyable. The activities are designed to build observation, concentration, visual reasoning, and memory without time limits or distractions. Whether used by young learners developing early cognitive skills or by anyone who enjoys visual brain games, Pattern Land offers a calm and accessible experience. Features: • Pattern recognition • Memory matching • Color recognition • Shape recognition • No ads • No subscriptions • No accounts • No data collection Works completely offline.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pattern Land at none against ABC SPELLING MAGIC's 1. ABC SPELLING MAGIC's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. ABC SPELLING MAGIC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pattern Land asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ABC SPELLING MAGIC | Pattern Land |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (42 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 94.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 42 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY | Creative Mosaic Group , Inc |
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
Pattern Land
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ABC SPELLING MAGIC
- Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
Pattern Land
No in-app purchases
Questions
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