Comparison

SPELLING MAGIC 2 vs Microfluidic Modeler

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

Microfluidic Modeler

Features
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Microfluidic Modeler is an early-stage design tool for creating and exploring microfluidic device concepts. The app provides a lightweight CAD-style workspace for sketching, extruding, cutting, dimensioning, and viewing simple 3D cartridge and lab-on-chip layouts. It is intended for researchers, students, engineers, and biomedical device developers who want a fast way to plan early microfluidic concepts before moving into advanced CAD, simulation, or manufacturing workflows. Features include: 3D microfluidic cartridge workspace Sketch-based shape creation Extrude and cut tools Dimension editing Coordinate-style controls Mouse/touch-friendly model navigation Ports, channels, and enclosure concept planning Research-use terms screen before launch Microfluidic Modeler is designed for early concept design, education, feasibility exploration, and research planning. It is not intended for clinical diagnosis, patient treatment decisions, manufacturing release, regulatory submission, or validated medical device design.

Screenshots

SPELLING MAGIC 24 screens
Microfluidic Modeler3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Microfluidic Modeler at none against SPELLING MAGIC 2's 1. Microfluidic Modeler also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). SPELLING MAGIC 2's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Microfluidic Modeler asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPELLING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 4 months, Microfluidic Modeler every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SPELLING MAGIC 2 versus Microfluidic Modeler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPELLING MAGIC 2Microfluidic Modeler
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITYKARIGARI HOME LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SPELLING MAGIC 2

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
None

Microfluidic Modeler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPELLING MAGIC 2 free?
SPELLING MAGIC 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Microfluidic Modeler free?
Microfluidic Modeler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SPELLING MAGIC 2 or Microfluidic Modeler have ads?
Neither SPELLING MAGIC 2 nor Microfluidic Modeler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPELLING MAGIC 2 or Microfluidic Modeler?
SPELLING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Microfluidic Modeler every 3 weeks. Most recently, SPELLING MAGIC 2 was updated on October 7, 2026 and Microfluidic Modeler on October 14, 2026.

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