Comparison

SPELLING MAGIC 2 vs Bingo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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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

Bingo

Engage in a fun and educational math game suitable for all ages. Practice arithmetic skills with four operations and three difficulty levels. Master the game by progressing through challenges.

Highlights
  • Four arithmetic operations
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Progressive difficulty
  • Family-friendly gameplay
  • Settings for operator and difficulty
Features
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Bingo-- is a great game for the whole family. Select the operator and difficulty level in the "Settings" screen. Progress through the difficulty levels until you master the game. 1) 4 operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) 2) 3 difficulty levels (easy, medium, and hard) 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
Bingo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bingo at none against SPELLING MAGIC 2's 1. Bingo also leads on ratings volume (80 vs 16) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.4). SPELLING MAGIC 2's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Bingo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SPELLING MAGIC 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bingo has 80 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 67% of Bingo'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, Bingo every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SPELLING MAGIC 2 versus Bingo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPELLING MAGIC 2Bingo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (16 ratings) — better4.1 (80 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1680 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.46.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB17 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%

Bingo

All ratings80 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.8%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.8%
Negative24.6%

Bugs and requests

SPELLING MAGIC 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bingo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes on iPad Pro
  • Glitchy gameplay experience
  • Error message preventing ad-free purchase in US
  • Repetitive math problems

Requested features

8 requests
  • Multiplication and division problems
  • Multiple difficulty levels (Easy, Medium, Hard)
  • Harder math challenges for older children
  • Ad-free premium version
  • More varied math operations beyond addition
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  • Additional features and game modes
  • Times tables practice
  • All math operations in single app

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SPELLING MAGIC 2

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
None

Bingo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPELLING MAGIC 2 free?
SPELLING MAGIC 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bingo free?
Bingo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SPELLING MAGIC 2 or Bingo?
SPELLING MAGIC 2 is rated higher. SPELLING MAGIC 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Bingo averages 4.1 from 80 ratings.
Do SPELLING MAGIC 2 or Bingo have ads?
Neither SPELLING MAGIC 2 nor Bingo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPELLING MAGIC 2 or Bingo?
SPELLING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Bingo every 2 months. Most recently, SPELLING MAGIC 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bingo on November 1, 2026.

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