Comparison

SPELLING MAGIC 2 vs Little Reader Touch

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
Read full description

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

Little Reader Touch

This multimedia learning app helps parents teach babies and toddlers to read. It offers engaging, varied lessons and downloadable content to expand vocabulary and improve communication skills. Join a global community of parents for support and shared learning experiences.

Highlights
  • Varied lessons with different fonts, colors, pictures, voices, and videos
  • Downloadable content for on-the-go learning
  • Large early learning online community for parents
  • Vocabulary expansion
  • Improved communication skills
  • Increased self-confidence
Features
Read full description

Q: CAN BABIES AND TODDLERS LEARN TO READ? A: They CAN, they DO, and they LOVE TO! Find this hard to believe? Visit www.brillkids.com to see many videos of babies and toddlers reading! Little Reader Touch is a multimedia learning app designed to help parents teach their babies and toddlers to read. It is based on the principle that babies and toddlers CAN learn to read, and LOVE TO do so! Although it can be used as a standalone product, Little Reader Touch is designed to be a companion product to the MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING Little Reader, a comprehensive software-based learning system for the PC. BENEFITS: • See a dramatic expansion in your child's vocabulary • Improve your child's communication skills • Increase self-confidence in reading and communication • Create a deep bond between parent and child • Become your child's first and best teacher! KEY FEATURES: • LESSONS ARE NEVER THE SAME Words are shown in different fonts and colors, and with different pictures, voices and video each time! This variety makes it much more engaging for your child, and helps to give your child a much more comprehensive meaning of the words. • MORE DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT Get more content from the Download Lessons screen and play lessons for your child while on the go! • LARGEST EARLY LEARNING ONLINE COMMUNITY Join other parents in what's probably the largest early learning online community in the world, and share in the fun of early learning with other parents from all over the globe on our Discussion Forum. **NEW TO EARLY READING?** Download "Everything You Need To Know About Teaching Babies To Read" for FREE from www.brillkids.com and check out our online resource website on early learning at www.brillbaby.com!

Screenshots

SPELLING MAGIC 24 screens
Little Reader Touch4 screens

Verdict

The call

SPELLING MAGIC 2 and Little Reader Touch both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Little Reader Touch's written reviews are positive against 63% of SPELLING MAGIC 2's. Little Reader Touch also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 and Little Reader Touch sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for SPELLING MAGIC 2 against 4.3 for Little Reader Touch. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 23 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of SPELLING MAGIC 2's written reviews are positive against 91% of Little Reader Touch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPELLING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 4 months, Little Reader Touch every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SPELLING MAGIC 2 versus Little Reader Touch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPELLING MAGIC 2Little Reader Touch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (16 ratings) — better4.3 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews90.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1623 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.47.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB160 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITYBrillKids

Customer experience

SPELLING MAGIC 2

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

Little Reader Touch

All ratings21 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews128 reviews
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative5.5%

Bugs and requests

SPELLING MAGIC 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Little Reader Touch

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes when opening purchased lessons
  • Words disappearing after app updates
  • Sound not working in trial version on iPad
  • App hangs on download and waiting status
  • Auto-advance feature broken after iOS 6 compatibility issue
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  • Inconsistent swipe sensitivity for page navigation
  • Incorrect language downloads (e.g., Thai instead of French)
  • iAccess download functionality not working
  • App freezes during content downloads
  • Stability issues with lesson management

Requested features

15 requests
  • Bluetooth switch accessibility for special needs users
  • UK English version with proper pronunciation
  • Math app for iPad (Little Math Touch)
  • Music app for iPad (Little Music Touch)
  • Ability to upload custom photos and curricula
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  • Manual and auto slideshow modes with speed settings
  • Recording feature for custom voice narration
  • More transportation and construction-themed lessons
  • Cheaper basic curriculum option
  • More diverse word sets and lesson modules
  • Slideshow mode for younger infants who cannot swipe
  • Ability to turn off arrow pointer during lessons
  • Community content store
  • Faster download speeds for lesson packages
  • More free add-on content

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SPELLING MAGIC 2

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
10 purchases

Little Reader Touch

One-time10
  • Action Words 2$0.99
  • Wild Animals 1$0.99
  • Wild Animals 2$0.99
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  • Hand Actions 1$0.99
  • Transportation 1$0.99
  • Parts of the Body 1$0.99
  • I Like the Way$0.99
  • The Friendly Crocodile$0.99
  • What I Do$0.99
  • Common Animals 2$0.99

Questions

Is SPELLING MAGIC 2 free?
SPELLING MAGIC 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Little Reader Touch free?
Little Reader Touch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SPELLING MAGIC 2 or Little Reader Touch?
SPELLING MAGIC 2 is rated higher. SPELLING MAGIC 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Little Reader Touch averages 4.3 from 23 ratings.
Do SPELLING MAGIC 2 or Little Reader Touch have ads?
Neither SPELLING MAGIC 2 nor Little Reader Touch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPELLING MAGIC 2 or Little Reader Touch?
SPELLING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Little Reader Touch every 2 months. Most recently, SPELLING MAGIC 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Little Reader Touch on November 1, 2026.

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