# SPELLING MAGIC 2 vs Sudoku School!

SPELLING MAGIC 2 and Sudoku School! both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Sudoku School!'s written reviews are positive against 63% of SPELLING MAGIC 2's. Sudoku School! also leads on ratings volume (432 vs 16) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SPELLING MAGIC 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sudoku School! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for SPELLING MAGIC 2 against 4.4 for Sudoku School!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku School! has 432 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of SPELLING MAGIC 2's written reviews are positive against 85% of Sudoku School!'s.

SPELLING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 4 months, Sudoku School! every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SPELLING MAGIC 2 | Sudoku School! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-magic-2/id438133737/reviews) | **[4.4 (432 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-school/id441158805/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **432** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **85.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 185 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) | [Sarah Pierce](https://appshunter.io/developer/406813189) |

## 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 |


### Sudoku School!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-school/id441158805)

This app teaches children and beginners how to play Sudoku with simplified 4x4 and 6x6 puzzles. It offers in-game help, colored tiles for easier recognition, and ten difficulty levels to accommodate growing skills. Multiple user accounts and a trophy system encourage progress.

**Highlights:** 4x4 and 6x6 Sudoku puzzles, In-game rule explanations, Colored tiles for beginners, Ten difficulty levels, Multiple user accounts, Trophy wall for progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4x4 puzzle pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6x6 puzzle pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to learn
- 🤩 Fun and addictive
- 🧠 Helps develop logic skills
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 👨‍👧‍👦 Great for kids and beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free content, need to pay to unlock more
- 🔒 Locked levels restrict full access
- 🙄 Only 2 free puzzles per difficulty level

**Reported bugs**

- Tiles sometimes lock up and can't be moved
- No win acknowledgment after completing puzzles

**Requested features**

- Unlock all levels for free
- Provide more free puzzles
- Add daily free puzzle challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SPELLING MAGIC 2 free?

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

### Is Sudoku School! free?

Sudoku School! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SPELLING MAGIC 2 or Sudoku School!?

Sudoku School! is rated higher. SPELLING MAGIC 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Sudoku School! averages 4.4 from 432 ratings.

### Do SPELLING MAGIC 2 or Sudoku School! have ads?

Neither SPELLING MAGIC 2 nor Sudoku School! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SPELLING MAGIC 2 or Sudoku School!?

SPELLING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Sudoku School! every 7 months. Most recently, SPELLING MAGIC 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sudoku School! on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*