Comparison

SPELLING MAGIC 2 vs Hangman ! !

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

Hangman ! !

Test your vocabulary and word-guessing skills with this classic game. Choose from a wide variety of categories to challenge yourself. Get hints when you're stuck to help you guess the word.

Highlights
  • Vocabulary testing
  • Multiple word categories
  • Hint button
  • Classic gameplay
Features
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Hangman ! ! is a great way to test your vocabulary skills and have fun at the same time. Select the category in the "Settings" screen. If you need help with a word, press the "Hint" button. Word categories: 1) Actors 2) Animals 3) Athletes 4) Boys' Names 5) Chemical Elements 6) Colors 7) Countries 8) Food 9) Fruits, Vegetables, Grains 10) Girls' Names 11) Human Body 12) Musical Instruments 13) U.S. Cities 14) U.S. Presidents & VPs 15) U.S. States & Capitals 16) U.K. Cities 17) Sports Teams 18) Math 19) Science 20) Misspelled Words 21) Ancient Civilizations 22) Songs 23) Movies 24) Disney Films & Characters 25) Junk Food 26) Companies 27) Lakes 28) Bridges 29) The Bible If you like this app, please consider giving it a rating. Your support will help keep the updates coming! Thank you for your support!

Screenshots

SPELLING MAGIC 24 screens
Hangman ! !4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hangman ! ! at none against SPELLING MAGIC 2's 1. Hangman ! ! also leads on ratings volume (285 vs 16). SPELLING MAGIC 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On price, review sentiment 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. Hangman ! ! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SPELLING MAGIC 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hangman ! ! has 285 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of SPELLING MAGIC 2's written reviews are positive against 69% of Hangman ! !'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPELLING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 4 months, Hangman ! ! every 12 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SPELLING MAGIC 2 versus Hangman ! !: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPELLING MAGIC 2Hangman ! !
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (16 ratings) — better3.9 (285 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews68.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16285 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITYHorizon Business, Inc.

Customer experience

SPELLING MAGIC 2

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

Hangman ! !

All ratings284 ratings
Positive72.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative18.3%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive68.7%
Neutral13.0%
Negative18.3%

Bugs and requests

SPELLING MAGIC 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hangman ! !

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Repeated words in the same session
  • Crashes or freezes on some devices
  • Incorrect word definitions in certain categories

Requested features

4 requests
  • Difficulty settings
  • More category options
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Ability to create custom word lists

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SPELLING MAGIC 2

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
None

Hangman ! !

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPELLING MAGIC 2 free?
SPELLING MAGIC 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hangman ! ! free?
Hangman ! ! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SPELLING MAGIC 2 or Hangman ! !?
SPELLING MAGIC 2 is rated higher. SPELLING MAGIC 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Hangman ! ! averages 3.9 from 285 ratings.
Do SPELLING MAGIC 2 or Hangman ! ! have ads?
Hangman ! ! shows ads; SPELLING MAGIC 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, SPELLING MAGIC 2 or Hangman ! !?
SPELLING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Hangman ! ! every 12 months. Most recently, SPELLING MAGIC 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hangman ! ! on November 1, 2026.

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