# SPELLING MAGIC 2 vs BOT 3rd

The clearest difference is rating: SPELLING MAGIC 2 at 4.3 against BOT 3rd's 3.0. SPELLING MAGIC 2 also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 2). BOT 3rd's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SPELLING MAGIC 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BOT 3rd asks for nothing beyond the download.

SPELLING MAGIC 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SPELLING MAGIC 2 has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SPELLING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 4 months, BOT 3rd every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SPELLING MAGIC 2 | BOT 3rd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-magic-2/id438133737/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bot-3rd-4th-grade-music-memory/id1049572032/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 185 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) | [Peggy Markham](https://appshunter.io/developer/951379850) |

## What reviewers say

### SPELLING MAGIC 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-magic-2/id438133737)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### BOT 3rd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bot-3rd-4th-grade-music-memory/id1049572032)

This app helps 3rd and 4th graders prepare for the Texas UIL Music Memory contest. It features full songListenings, flash facts on selections and composers, and practice quizzes with random clips. Users can also practice matching works, selections, and composers, and typing for tie-breakers.

**Highlights:** Listen to 16 full-length contest songs, View flash facts on selections and composers, Take quizzes over random song clips, Match major work, selection, and composer, Practice typing major work and composer, Spelling and punctuation practice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SPELLING MAGIC 2 free?

SPELLING MAGIC 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BOT 3rd free?

BOT 3rd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SPELLING MAGIC 2 or BOT 3rd?

SPELLING MAGIC 2 is rated higher. SPELLING MAGIC 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while BOT 3rd averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SPELLING MAGIC 2 or BOT 3rd have ads?

Neither SPELLING MAGIC 2 nor BOT 3rd shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SPELLING MAGIC 2 or BOT 3rd?

SPELLING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 4 months, and BOT 3rd every 12 months. Most recently, SPELLING MAGIC 2 was updated on October 23, 2026 and BOT 3rd on November 2, 2026.

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