# ABC SPELLING MAGIC vs Learning Patterns

The clearest difference is rating: Learning Patterns at 4.3 against ABC SPELLING MAGIC's 3.8. Learning Patterns also leads on ratings volume (174 vs 42) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.4). ABC SPELLING MAGIC's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 22 months) and review sentiment (94% vs 78%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ABC SPELLING MAGIC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Learning Patterns sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Learning Patterns holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 174 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of ABC SPELLING MAGIC's written reviews are positive against 78% of Learning Patterns's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ABC SPELLING MAGIC ships an update every 6 weeks, Learning Patterns every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ABC SPELLING MAGIC | Learning Patterns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-spelling-magic/id429301553/reviews) | **[4.3 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learning-patterns-pattern-and-logic-game-for-kids/id717236674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **174** |
| Positive reviews | **94.2% of reviews** | 78.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) | [Innovative Mobile Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/420345423) |

## What reviewers say

### ABC SPELLING MAGIC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-spelling-magic/id429301553)

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)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deluxe Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Letters will not move to be dragged into place
- Screen freezing

**Requested features**

- 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


### Learning Patterns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learning-patterns-pattern-and-logic-game-for-kids/id717236674)

This interactive game helps children develop critical thinking and mental reasoning skills by teaching them to recognize and complete various patterns. It offers two learning modes with adjustable difficulty and a wide variety of objects for engaging, long-term learning.

**Highlights:** Pattern recognition and completion, Two learning modes, Adjustable difficulty levels, Variety of object collections, Automatic session summaries, Supports 8 unique patterns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ABC - Hard Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shapes - Easy Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shapes - Hard Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Colors - Easy Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Animals - Easy Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Animals - Hard Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Food - Hard Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pattern 8 Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Food - Easy Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Games | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning patterns
- 👍 Visually appealing interface
- 👍 User-friendly for young children
- 👍 Good for special needs students
- 👍 Educational and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 App stopped working suddenly
- 😞 Too easy and too little content
- 😞 Paid version doesn't transfer to new devices
- 😞 Micro-transactions/subscriptions disliked
- 😞 In-app purchases not supported by VPP

**Reported bugs**

- App suddenly stopped working
- Screen bounces when scrolling
- Incompatible with older iPads (requires iOS 6+)
- App will not allow object selection/movement at times

**Requested features**

- More patterns on paid version
- Option to permanently own the app
- Educational version for schools (VPP compatible)
- Option to keep completed pattern visible
- Longer patterns with three repeats


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ABC SPELLING MAGIC free?

ABC SPELLING MAGIC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Learning Patterns free?

Learning Patterns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ABC SPELLING MAGIC or Learning Patterns?

Learning Patterns is rated higher. ABC SPELLING MAGIC averages 3.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Learning Patterns averages 4.3 from 174 ratings.

### Do ABC SPELLING MAGIC or Learning Patterns have ads?

Neither ABC SPELLING MAGIC nor Learning Patterns shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ABC SPELLING MAGIC or Learning Patterns?

ABC SPELLING MAGIC ships an update every 6 weeks, and Learning Patterns every 22 months. Most recently, ABC SPELLING MAGIC was updated on November 1, 2026 and Learning Patterns on November 6, 2026.

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