Comparison

SPELLING MAGIC 2 vs Cubelets Updater

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

Head to head
About

SPELLING MAGIC 2

This app teaches children to read by focusing on consonant blend words. It uses interactive activities to help build words and understand letter sounds, aligning with Science of Reading principles. Two versions are available, offering different word counts and customization options.

Highlights
  • Teaches CVCC and CCVC words
  • Focuses on letter sounds and word construction
  • Word Building section
  • Moveable Alphabet section
  • Two levels of challenge
  • Developed with educators and Montessori principles
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Introducing SPELLING MAGIC 2, a key to your child's future reading success. SPELLING MAGIC 2 incorporates the main principles of the Science of Reading. SPELLING MAGIC 2 is tailored to focus on CVCC (consonant-vowel-consonant-consonant) words like "hand," "sent," and "gift," as well as CCVC (consonant-consonant-vowel-consonant) words such as "spin," "flap," and "stop." These types of words are also known as "consonant blend words" and are categorized into themes for enhanced learning. This app is designed to teach children the sounds of letters and how to construct words. It emphasizes the skill of building CCVC/CVCC words with four phonemes using short vowel words, indirectly imparting the essential reading skill of segmenting. With two levels of challenge, it offers a comprehensive learning experience. In the "Word Building" section of the app, only the components (letters) of the word are used for building, while the "Moveable Alphabet" section utilizes the entire alphabet for word construction. Please note that the purpose of this app is to provide ample opportunities for practicing building CCVC & CVCC words, presenting a chance to expand vocabulary. When tapped, the pictures always pronounce the sound of the word that the app prompts the child to build. The free version of SPELLING MAGIC 2 includes 72 words, while the DELUXE version offers 235 words and provides several choices in the options menu, including two types of voices, three font styles, two letter color options, a special feature to connect letters, and over 160 additional words from the free version. Developed by a team of educators using accelerated learning techniques and Montessori principles, this app has been tested and approved by preschoolers, who found it enjoyable and beneficial for learning letter sounds. We eagerly await your feedback and suggestions as we strive to provide a rewarding educational experience for young learners.

About

Cubelets Updater

This app connects to Bluetooth Cubelets, allowing real-time construction updates and remote control of up to six robot blocks. It also supports upgrading older Cubelets to the latest operating system.

Highlights
  • Real-time construction map updates
  • Remote control of up to six Cubelets
  • Steer Drive blocks
  • Activate Flashlight blocks
  • Read Distance block output
  • Upgrade Cubelets OS
Features
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Cubelets robot blocks are a fast and easy way to inspire kids to become better thinkers. The Cubelets app connects to your Bluetooth Cubelet, and allows you to play with Cubelets in new ways. Connect to your Bluetooth Cubelet and see a map of your Cubelets update in real time as you change your construction. Then, select up to six Cubelets to remote control them. Steer your Drive blocks around, light up your Flashlight block, or read the output from the Distance blocks on your robot. This app supports Cubelets OS 4, a new operating system for Cubelets. If you have older Cubelets, you may upgrade them to OS 4 in the app.

Screenshots

SPELLING MAGIC 24 screens
Cubelets Updater3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SPELLING MAGIC 2 at 4.3 against Cubelets Updater's 2.6. SPELLING MAGIC 2 also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 33%) and ratings volume (16 vs 5). Cubelets Updater's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.4). On price, update cadence, 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. SPELLING MAGIC 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cubelets Updater asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SPELLING MAGIC 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of SPELLING MAGIC 2's written reviews are positive against 33% of Cubelets Updater's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPELLING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 4 months, Cubelets Updater every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SPELLING MAGIC 2 versus Cubelets Updater: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPELLING MAGIC 2Cubelets Updater
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (16 ratings) — better2.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.49.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITYModular Robotics

Customer experience

SPELLING MAGIC 2

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

Cubelets Updater

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SPELLING MAGIC 2

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
None

Cubelets Updater

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPELLING MAGIC 2 free?
SPELLING MAGIC 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cubelets Updater free?
Cubelets Updater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SPELLING MAGIC 2 or Cubelets Updater?
SPELLING MAGIC 2 is rated higher. SPELLING MAGIC 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Cubelets Updater averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.
Do SPELLING MAGIC 2 or Cubelets Updater have ads?
Neither SPELLING MAGIC 2 nor Cubelets Updater shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPELLING MAGIC 2 or Cubelets Updater?
SPELLING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Cubelets Updater every 6 months. Most recently, SPELLING MAGIC 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cubelets Updater on November 2, 2026.

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