Comparison

SPELLING MAGIC 2 vs Illustrated Movement

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

Illustrated Movement

Features
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WELCOME TO ILLUSTRATED MOVEMENT DANCE ACADEMY The Illustrated Movement app allows you to manage your account with ease, register for classes, shows, and special events. You'll also receive important notifications about class changes, closings, registration openings, special announcements, and upcoming events. The Illustrated Movement app is an easy-to-use, on-the-go way to access everything Illustrated Movement Dance Academy has to offer right from your smartphone.

Screenshots

SPELLING MAGIC 24 screens
Illustrated Movement4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Illustrated Movement at none against SPELLING MAGIC 2's 1. SPELLING MAGIC 2's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). 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. Illustrated Movement asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPELLING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 4 months, Illustrated Movement every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SPELLING MAGIC 2 versus Illustrated Movement: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPELLING MAGIC 2Illustrated Movement
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITYIllustrated Movement Dance Academy

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SPELLING MAGIC 2

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
None

Illustrated Movement

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPELLING MAGIC 2 free?
SPELLING MAGIC 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Illustrated Movement free?
Illustrated Movement is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SPELLING MAGIC 2 or Illustrated Movement have ads?
Neither SPELLING MAGIC 2 nor Illustrated Movement shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPELLING MAGIC 2 or Illustrated Movement?
SPELLING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Illustrated Movement every 11 months. Most recently, SPELLING MAGIC 2 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Illustrated Movement on October 19, 2026.

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