Comparison

ABC SPELLING MAGIC vs DC Circuit Builder

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

DC Circuit Builder

Design, build, and test DC circuits with realistic component behavior. Visualize charge flow and power dissipation. Ideal for students and educators to grasp fundamental electrical concepts.

Highlights
  • Design series, parallel, and compound circuits
  • Visualize charge flow
  • Realistic voltmeters and ammeters
  • Voltage displayed on circuit nodes
  • Bulb brightness indicates power dissipation
Features
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Design, build, and test circuits on your iPhone or iPad for free! "So that's how parallel circuits work!" - Physics student From Nerd Island Studios, LLC the creators of the top-rated "Step2Step Physics - Mechanics" for the iPad, comes an easy-to-use DC circuit builder: • Build and test series, parallel, and compound circuits • Visible charges flow through the circuit components • Voltmeters and ammeters behave like the real thing • Voltages are shown right on the circuit nodes • Bulbs glow brighter according to the amount of power they are dissipating Tested by high school teachers and students, DC Circuit Builder meets the need for a simple classroom tool to show students the basics of current and voltage, as well as the proper use of voltmeters and ammeters. www.nerdislandstudios.com

Screenshots

ABC SPELLING MAGIC4 screens
DC Circuit Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ABC SPELLING MAGIC at 94% against DC Circuit Builder's 50%. ABC SPELLING MAGIC also leads on rating (3.8 vs 2.6). DC Circuit Builder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 12.4). On price, ratings volume, 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. DC Circuit Builder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ABC SPELLING MAGIC holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of ABC SPELLING MAGIC's written reviews are positive against 50% of DC Circuit Builder's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ABC SPELLING MAGIC versus DC Circuit Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterABC SPELLING MAGICDC Circuit Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (42 ratings) — better2.6 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews94.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings42 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.45.1.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITYNerd Island Studios, LLC

Customer experience

ABC SPELLING MAGIC

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

DC Circuit Builder

All ratings26 ratings
Positive34.6%
Neutral11.5%
Negative53.8%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative44.4%

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

DC Circuit Builder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ABC SPELLING MAGIC

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
None

DC Circuit Builder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ABC SPELLING MAGIC free?
ABC SPELLING MAGIC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DC Circuit Builder free?
DC Circuit Builder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ABC SPELLING MAGIC or DC Circuit Builder?
ABC SPELLING MAGIC is rated higher. ABC SPELLING MAGIC averages 3.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while DC Circuit Builder averages 2.6 from 26 ratings.
Do ABC SPELLING MAGIC or DC Circuit Builder have ads?
Neither ABC SPELLING MAGIC nor DC Circuit Builder shows ads.

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