Comparison

SPELLING MAGIC 2 vs Word Games for Kids

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

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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

Word Games for Kids

This app offers a wide variety of engaging word games designed for children. Educators and parents can customize settings, track progress, and add their own words to enhance learning. Kids will enjoy the fun and diverse activities.

Highlights
  • Multiple word games included
  • Customizable settings
  • User progress tracking
  • Ability to add custom words
  • Engaging for children
  • Variety of activities
Features
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"I love having access to so many word games in a single app. Plus, it is super simple and easy to add my own words!" Ms. Starr, Kindergarten Teacher and Mom. WHY PARENTS AND TEACHERS LOVE IT - Simple and easy to use - Great variety of games keep kids engaged - Can track user progress - Can customize settings for each user - Can easily add new words - Everything is fully customizable WHY KIDS LOVE IT - The games are fun to play - There is a huge variety of activities and games WORD GAMES INCLUDED - Word Builder - Assemble the word one letter at a time - Match Up - Can you match the image to the right word? - Word Search - Can you find each word? - Unscramble - Guess which word is hiding behind the tiles - Missing Letter - Can you find the missing letter? - Crosswords - Can complete the crossword puzzle? - Memory Cards - Can you find the matching items? - Bingo - A timeless classic that never gets old - Reader - Can you read the word and find the corresponding image? CONTENT INCLUDED - Over 100 three letter words HEROIC SUPPORT Heroic Support is not just what we do. It's really what makes us, well, us. It's that drive to make a difference in your life - no matter how big or small. Really, it's our way of life because we want you to be our customer for a lifetime of fun and learning. Have questions about our Word Games? We are here to help. Email us at support@alligatorapps.com

Screenshots

SPELLING MAGIC 24 screens
Word Games for Kids4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SPELLING MAGIC 2 at 4.3 against Word Games for Kids's 3.2. SPELLING MAGIC 2 also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 31%). Word Games for Kids's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (64 vs 16). On price, 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. Word Games for Kids asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SPELLING MAGIC 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 64 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of SPELLING MAGIC 2's written reviews are positive against 31% of Word Games for Kids's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SPELLING MAGIC 2 versus Word Games for Kids: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPELLING MAGIC 2Word Games for Kids
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (16 ratings) — better3.2 (64 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better31.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1664 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.48.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB215 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITYInnovative Mobile Apps

Customer experience

SPELLING MAGIC 2

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

Word Games for Kids

All ratings64 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral7.8%
Negative42.2%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive31.4%
Neutral8.6%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SPELLING MAGIC 2

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
None

Word Games for Kids

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPELLING MAGIC 2 free?
SPELLING MAGIC 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Word Games for Kids free?
Word Games for Kids is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SPELLING MAGIC 2 or Word Games for Kids?
SPELLING MAGIC 2 is rated higher. SPELLING MAGIC 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Word Games for Kids averages 3.2 from 64 ratings.
Do SPELLING MAGIC 2 or Word Games for Kids have ads?
Neither SPELLING MAGIC 2 nor Word Games for Kids shows ads.

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