Comparison

SPELLING MAGIC 2 vs Digraphs sh

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

Digraphs sh

This app provides a comprehensive set of flashcards and interactive games designed to help children learn the 'SH' sound. It offers a wide variety of customizable activities, progress tracking, and engaging graphics to make phonics practice fun and effective for young learners.

Highlights
  • SH sound flashcards with pictures
  • Interactive SH sound games
  • Word/picture matching
  • Word building activities
  • Sorting games
  • Progress tracking
  • Customizable content
Features
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Digraphs flashcards and games for the SH sound. WHY TEACHERS LOVE IT - The app makes learning SH sounds and words fun - The app includes amazing games - The app is simple and easy to use - All content is fully customizable - All games are fully customizable - The app tracks user progress - Easy to differentiate - Works great for kids with special needs - Most importantly kids love using it and make rapid progress GAMES - Beg SH Flashcards with pictures - Beg SH Flashcards without pictures (shin, should, etc.) - Beg SH Word/Picture Match - Beg SH Word Builder with pictures - Beg SH Crosswords - Beg SH Word Chunks (sh•ip, sh•op, etc.) - Beg SH Photo Touch (what word do you hear?) - Beg SH v. S Sorting game - Beg SH Word Search game - Beg SH v. End SH Sorting game - Beg SH Bingo game - End SH Flashcards with pictures - End SH Flashcards without pictures (shin, should, etc.) - End SH Word/Picture Match - End SH Word Builder with pictures - End SH Crosswords - End SH Word Chunks (sh•ip, sh•op, etc.) - End SH Photo Touch (what word do you hear?) - End SH v. S Sorting game - End SH Word Search game - End SH v. Beg SH Sorting game - End SH Bingo game - Includes over 30 SH picture words - Includes over 100 SH words - This is the most comprehensive app to work on the Digraph SH sound WHY DO KIDS LOVE IT - Kids love playing games - Fun, simple, interactive - Cute graphics and engaging questions - Huge variety keeps kids engaged and asking for more 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?  We are here to help.  Email us at support@alligatorapps.com

Screenshots

SPELLING MAGIC 24 screens
Digraphs sh4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Digraphs sh at none against SPELLING MAGIC 2's 1. Digraphs sh also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.4). SPELLING MAGIC 2's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0). 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. SPELLING MAGIC 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Digraphs sh asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SPELLING MAGIC 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 8 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SPELLING MAGIC 2 versus Digraphs sh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPELLING MAGIC 2Digraphs sh
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (16 ratings) — better4.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 4 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 MB170 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%

Digraphs sh

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SPELLING MAGIC 2

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
None

Digraphs sh

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPELLING MAGIC 2 free?
SPELLING MAGIC 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Digraphs sh free?
Digraphs sh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SPELLING MAGIC 2 or Digraphs sh?
SPELLING MAGIC 2 is rated higher. SPELLING MAGIC 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Digraphs sh averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.
Do SPELLING MAGIC 2 or Digraphs sh have ads?
Neither SPELLING MAGIC 2 nor Digraphs sh shows ads.

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