SPELLING MAGIC 2 vs Kindergarten Math & Reading
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Kindergarten Math & Reading
This app offers a comprehensive curriculum for children aged 1-5, focusing on reading, writing, and math through engaging games, interactive books, and educational videos. It provides a safe, motivational learning environment with age-appropriate content and parental controls.
- Complete learning plan for ages 1-5
- Over 500 preschool activities
- Reading, writing, and math curriculum
- Educational videos and interactive books
- Motivational system with achievements
- Safe environment with parental control
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+++++ Featured by The Guardian +++++ Over 20,000,000 kids around the world get fun playing Kids Academy apps! Based on tried-and-true approaches to preschool education, Kids Academy's Early Learning University is the best educational app for kids from 1 to 5. It develops reading, writing and math skills through fascinating games! - Best educational TV shows - Complete learning plan - Classic children’s books - New content added regularly COMPLETE LEARNING PLAN FOR EVERY LEVEL ***designed by experts in early education • Toddlers (ages 1-3) • Preschool (ages 2-4) • Kindergarten (ages 3-5) Each stage of our carefully developed step-by-step curriculum is tailored towards a specific age group ensuring a natural learning curve. The learning process is based on proven methods approved by early childhood educators. PLENTY OF LEARNING MATERIALS ***Over 500 preschool activities Kids Academy features various types of content focusing on different memory types (visual, audio, muscle, etc.) ensuring deeper understanding of the learning material. • Games • Interactive books & songs • Videos and educational shows • New content added regularly STRONG AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Kids Academy learning plan covers all aspects of preschool education ensuring that our young students have comprehensive knowledge, deep understanding and a set of skills that will help them excel in their further education. • Reading • Writing • Math • Spelling • more... KIDS ACADEMY TV A vast collection of the best educational videos for kids of all ages and interests. We have videos covering almost everything, from nursery rhymes to the history of dinosaurs and the structure of the universe. - Educational videos - Most valuable & popular shows - Age-appropriate content only - Never ending stream of learning fun MOTIVATIONAL AND ENCOURAGING Kids Academy features a consistent motivational system that promotes and encourages learning. There’s no achievement too insignificant and no gain too small. Every step is encouraged and every little victory is proudly celebrated. - Consistent encouragement - Achievements - Cups and awards SAFE ENVIRONMENT You can have peace of mind knowing your kids are safe while playing. Proven parental control and child protection tools ensure 100% safety for your kids. - Age-appropriate content only - 100% safe with parental control - No third-party ads - Strictly editorial control --------------- Subscription details: * While the app is free to download some of the content is only available as part of subscription-based membership. * There are several subscription options: Monthly ($7.99/month) and Yearly ($79.99/year). * Both subscription options come with a free trial period, which will be indicated before you subscribe. It gives you an opportunity to test the app and cancel before you're charged if you don't like it. * All payments are charged to your iTunes account. Subscription starts and renews automatically after the trial period ends unless canceled at least 24 hours before the next billing period. * You can manage and cancel your subscription at any time via your iTunes account. * You can read our Privacy Policy here: https://www.kidsacademy.mobi/privacy/ * You can read our Terms of Use here: https://www.kidsacademy.mobi/terms/ * If you have any questions regarding your subscription, don’t hesitate to contact us at info@kidsacademy.mobi
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Kindergarten Math & Reading at 843 against SPELLING MAGIC 2's 16. Kindergarten Math & Reading also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (72% vs 63%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. SPELLING MAGIC 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Kindergarten Math & Reading sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. 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 4.2 for Kindergarten Math & Reading. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kindergarten Math & Reading has 843 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 72% of Kindergarten Math & Reading's.
SPELLING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 4 months, Kindergarten Math & Reading every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SPELLING MAGIC 2 | Kindergarten Math & Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (16 ratings) — better | 4.2 (843 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | 72.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 843 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 185 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY | Kids Academy Co apps: Preschool & Kindergarten Learning Kids Games, Educational Books, Free Songs |
Customer experience
SPELLING MAGIC 2
Kindergarten Math & Reading
Bugs and requests
SPELLING MAGIC 2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Kindergarten Math & Reading
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to restore purchases
- Locked features despite paid subscription
- Blank screen after app update
Requested features
3 requests- Add UK English voice option
- Improve touch sensitivity for tracing
- Allow multiple device access for subscription
In-app purchases
SPELLING MAGIC 2
- Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
Kindergarten Math & Reading
- Kids Academy All Access Pass$7.991 Month
- Kids Academy learning games 2+3 Days trial$14.993 Months
- Math & Reading learning games3 Days trial$34.991 Year
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- Welcome offer (1 year)$49.991 Year
- Kids Academy learning games 2+7 Days trial$79.991 Year
- Preschool Kids Learning Games: All ABC letters$2.99
- Easy Mazes$2.99
- Rhyming Words$2.99
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- Writing Words$2.99
- All In One Activity Center$9.99
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