Comparison

ABC SPELLING MAGIC vs PEEP Which Fish?

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

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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

PEEP Which Fish?

This educational game helps preschoolers develop pattern recognition skills by observing fish sequences and selecting the correct next fish. It features self-leveling difficulty to keep children engaged and learning within their comfort zone.

Highlights
  • Pattern recognition training
  • Self-leveling difficulty
  • Interactive fish sequences
  • Preschool science curriculum
  • Engaging characters
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Eight fish swim gently in a line. In this Which Fish app, kids must observe the pattern the fish form and select which fish, from a choice of three, to assign to the rightmost position. If they are correct, Quack will respond and a new set of fish will appear. The Which Fish app was designed to teach kids about pattern recognition through self-leveling. If players answer a round without error, they are offered a harder level in the next round. If they do make an error on the way to success, they remain at the same difficulty level for the next round.In this way, the games keep kids within their own comfort levels, nudging them to more challenging levels only if they are ready. The PEEP and the Big Wide World Which Fish? app was produced by WGBH and the producers of PEEP and the Big Wide World. The animated series PEEP and the Big Wide World gives wings to the innovative idea of teaching science to preschoolers. Wry and distinctive visual humor, charming plotlines, and lovable characters combine with a comprehensive science curriculum to attract and engage kids three to five years old. For more exciting PEEP and the Big Wide World content, visit http://www.peepandthebigwideworld.com.

Screenshots

ABC SPELLING MAGIC4 screens
PEEP Which Fish?3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PEEP Which Fish? at none against ABC SPELLING MAGIC's 1. PEEP Which Fish? also leads on iOS requirement (4.3 vs 12.4). ABC SPELLING MAGIC's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (42 vs 8). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ABC SPELLING MAGIC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PEEP Which Fish? asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ABC SPELLING MAGIC holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ABC SPELLING MAGIC has 42 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of ABC SPELLING MAGIC's written reviews are positive against 100% of PEEP Which Fish?'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ABC SPELLING MAGIC versus PEEP Which Fish?: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterABC SPELLING MAGICPEEP Which Fish?
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (42 ratings) — better3.6 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews94.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings42 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.44.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITYWGBH

Customer experience

ABC SPELLING MAGIC

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

PEEP Which Fish?

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
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  • Option to pick letters from the full alphabet
  • Improve sound quality
  • Improve graphics and sounds

PEEP Which Fish?

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ABC SPELLING MAGIC

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
None

PEEP Which Fish?

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ABC SPELLING MAGIC free?
ABC SPELLING MAGIC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PEEP Which Fish? free?
PEEP Which Fish? is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ABC SPELLING MAGIC or PEEP Which Fish??
ABC SPELLING MAGIC is rated higher. ABC SPELLING MAGIC averages 3.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while PEEP Which Fish? averages 3.6 from 8 ratings.
Do ABC SPELLING MAGIC or PEEP Which Fish? have ads?
Neither ABC SPELLING MAGIC nor PEEP Which Fish? shows ads.

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